[Peace-discuss] Clarification

[jencart]

Whoa,

If a bystander reports an infraction -- say a hit and run/leaving the scene of an accident -- it's his/her responsibility to give a description of the car and/or license plate,  and then it's the JOB of the police to follow up.  Otherwise NOBODY could be found/charged w/ a hit and run/leaving the scene....   And Crimestoppers?  All you have to do is call w/ information, you don't even have to give your name.... and the police follow up on tips.  

I think we should ask the lawyer about this, get it resolved before the next protest on Aug 7th if possible.

Re vidoetaping..... Sorry, I'm still not too clear on this : We can tape the protest, but we have to stop taping if/when the police get involved?  If so, then I agree that we should ask the lawyer about that one, too.

Glad you all tho't the meeting was cordial and profitable.  Yes, having a lawyer on board has got to help both sides.

Jenifer C.
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We must know the driver.  Of course, the license plate may lead to  the driver. It seems reasonable to expect some assistance from the  police in finding the driver, but I don't know how much.  I think we  got very little from the police on this in the past.  Perhaps that  can change now that we have a lawyer?

The rules for videotaping are contested.  They are formulating a  policy and we may challenge it depending on how it comes out.

It was successful because they now know how serious we are and that  we have a lawyer.  Bob Finch thinks they don't want a hassle and  therefore it is in their interest to be nicer to us.



>Al --
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>Could you please clarify the first two items for me? 
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>Did the police say that they or we are responsible for determining 
>the i d of the driver, and not just the vehicle? 
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>We should videotape the incident, but stop taping when the police 
>appear on the scene?
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>Boy, they sure came up w/ a lot of requests for us to take care 
>of.....Glad the committee tho't it was a successful meeting.
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>Thanks,
>Jenifer
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