I had a hard time watching the video footage of police action at Occupy Oakland from the last day. I'm carrying my first baby (due in January) and I couldn't believe that I was seeing such tactics used on the population in question, engaged in a peaceful protest. This is not the kind of world I want for my child. Please be safe if you choose to look at images from this event - some are very violent in my opinion.
If you were similarly upset, please don't be silent. I thought I would provide the contact information for the Oakland Police Department - it is suggested that you send a copy there, and to other media.
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/OPD/a/contact/index.htm
- How Are We Doing? (contact us by email or make a formal comment on officer conduct
We want to know how we are doing. Send us an email note:
- Media/Press/Public Relations: opdmedia@oaklandnet.com
- General Inquiries/Comments: ocop@oaklandnet.com
- Website Inquiries/Comments: smcdaniel@oaklandnet.com




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