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Officers discharged 6,100 pepper balls between Sept. 3, and Sept. 5. RPD also dispersed tear gas 77 time and employed 10 flash bangs.
Here's my look at the tactics/devices used by RPD after Daniel Prude's death became public.
https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2020/09/24/rochester-police-fired-thousands-pepper-balls-daniel-prude-protesters/3503589001/ #roc @DandC
Here's my look at the tactics/devices used by RPD after Daniel Prude's death became public.
https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2020/09/24/rochester-police-fired-thousands-pepper-balls-daniel-prude-protesters/3503589001/ #roc @DandC
There were reports of protesters throwing water bottles, some frozen, and "commercial-grade fireworks" at officers during some of these encounters.
People on both sides were injured.
People on both sides were injured.
City Council asked for police de-escalation in a letter to Warren on Sept. 3.
"We do not need any militaristic outfitting and use of pepper balls at this incredibly sensitive time for our community. Peaceful protesting is a critical part of our community grieving process."
"We do not need any militaristic outfitting and use of pepper balls at this incredibly sensitive time for our community. Peaceful protesting is a critical part of our community grieving process."
That same night, more than 2,000 pepper balls were fired by officers.
So that leads to the questions: What could be done differently? And what might future encounters entail?
So that leads to the questions: What could be done differently? And what might future encounters entail?
