[Mpls] Update on Bryce Williams, Police Chief Community Meetings

[Michelle Gross]

Normally I do not post the CUAPB newsletter to this list (since if you wanted it, you could just sign up for it).  However, this is a very short update on Bryce Williams, since some folks on the list asked.  It also has information on our two community meetings to take input on the next police chief.

Michelle Gross
Bryn Mawr
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Communities United Against Police Brutality
URGENT UPDATE
October 1, 2003
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GREAT NEWS--BRYCE WILLIAMS RELEASED FROM JAIL EARLY WITH NO CHARGES--THANKS TO YOU!
CUAPB board member and African American Men's Project commissioner Bryce Williams was released from jail at about 5:00 a.m. this morning.  Best of all, HE WAS RELEASED WITHOUT CHARGES.

While he could have been held until noon today while prosecutors decided whether or not to charge him, Bryce credits his early release to the numerous calls received at the jail on his behalf.  He stated, "once they started receiving calls, every part of the process was sped up for me."   One jail staff member told Bryce they had received over 100 phone calls expressing concern.  And that's only when they starting keeping a count, mid-morning yesterday.  This influx of calls resulted in the head warden repeatedly visiting Bryce to check on his well-being.  We also received a call on our hotline from the head of community relations for the Minneapolis Police Department regarding Bryce's case.

THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR EFFORTS!  This really shows the value of people power and what we can do when we pull together!  You folks are an awesome force!

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REMINDER: COMMUNITY MEETINGS ON NEXT POLICE CHIEF
Don't forget that tomorrow night we will hold the first of two community meetings to take input on what people want in the next police chief.  The recent brutality against NAACP members, police shootings of a father and son earlier this week and the arrest and release of anti-police brutality activist Bryce Williams are sure to be on people's minds and will inform our discussions.

Thursday, October 2nd
6:30 p.m.
North Regional Library
1315 Lowry Avenue North

Thursday, October 9
6:30 p.m.
Hosmer Library
347 E 36th Street

Have something to say about who will be the next chief?  Have other concerns on your mind?  Make your plans now to attend these events.

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Communities United Against Police Brutality
2104 Stevens Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Hotline 612-874-STOP (7867)
http://www.CharityAdvantage.com/CUAPB

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