Re: [EVDL] Charging-EVr PD-assaulted> pushed, handcuffed, punched, pepper-sprayed +

[Lawrence Winiarski via EV]

More 
herehttp://smdp.com/police-pepper-spray-santa-monica-man-park-dispute/147521
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2015/April-2015/04_29_2015_Attorney_Claims_Super-Aggressive_Santa_Monica_Officers_Roughed_Up_Client.html
In the article, the police claim the charging stations close at 8 pm.(seems 
a little unreasonable)

 From: Lawrence Winiarski 
 To: Ben Goren ; Peri Hartman ; 
Electric Vehicle Discussion List ; Electric Vehicle 
Discussion List  
 Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2015 10:11 PM
 Subject: Re: [EVDL] Charging-EVr PD-assaulted> pushed, handcuffed, punched, 
pepper-sprayed +
   

More here.. http://santamonicapd.org/Content.aspx?id=52058
 

 From: Ben Goren via EV 
 To: Peri Hartman ; Electric Vehicle Discussion List 
 
 Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2015 8:27 PM
 Subject: Re: [EVDL] Charging-EVr PD-assaulted> pushed, handcuffed, punched, 
pepper-sprayed +
   
On Apr 26, 2015, at 7:30 PM, Peri Hartman via EV  wrote:

> Either something huge is missing from the story or we're seeing incredibly 
> poor judgment by police officers.

Alas, I fear the only thing "missing" is a realization that this sort of shit 
goes on all the time, and it's only quite rare that there's somebody with a 
camera there to film it. The only "poor judgement" the officers are going to 
consider themselves guilty of is not noticing the bystander with the camera.

"Driving While Black" is outrageous enough...apparently "Charging While Black" 
needs to be added to the list.

I have some small hope that the increasing ubiquity of smartphones will help 
keep the cops better in line...but cops are also well known for intimidating 
bystanders into destroying evidence that incriminates corrupt cops, if 
necessary by arresting the bystanders for failing to comply with a police order 
and then "accidentally" destroying the evidence themselves.

There're lots of good cops on the beat, to be sure...but the system as an whole 
stinks to high heaven.

Regardless...a sad lesson for EV drivers with a built-in suntan. You're at as 
much danger from the cops when you're charging as you are when you're driving; 
plan your charging accordingly, be aware, and protect yourself. Maybe even 
invest in a dsahcam of your own, and a particularly inconspicuous one at 
that

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Re: [EVDL] Charging-EVr PD-assaulted> pushed, handcuffed, punched, pepper-sprayed +

[EVDL Administrator via EV]

On 27 Apr 2015 at 16:21, Martin WINLOW via EV wrote:

> Sorry, but I am at a loss to understand why we are even discussing this.

Well, as you can see, a thread like this does have great potential for 
veering off topic.  :-(

Being the mod here I don't want to take sides or cause further off-topic 
discussion.  However folks in Europe may have missed even the widely 
reported incidents here in the States that personify what some have called 
police over-reaction.

If you'd like to read more, there is plenty to be found on the net.  That 
includes some rather unsettling mobile phone video clips on Youtube.

I think part of the reason for the strong reactions here on the EVDL is that 
it's not at all difficult to imagine something similar happening to ANY of 
us.  

I haven't seen any statistically valid research on this, but anecdotally, I 
talk to an increasing number of perfectly reasonable, thoughtful, and (dare 
I say it) law-abiding people here in the States who are afraid of their own 
police.  

Whatever the reasons, and THAT discussion is definitely WAY off topic so 
let's not go there, that's not what I'd call a healthy relationship.  

For European EVDLers, I hope that helps explain some of the strong US 
reactions to this news item here on the EVDL.

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Re: [EVDL] Charging-EVr PD-assaulted> pushed, handcuffed, punched, pepper-sprayed +

[Martin WINLOW via EV]

Sorry, but I am at a loss to understand why we are even discussing this.  Who 
knows what *really* happened.  Why didn't the driver just show the police his 
ID?  He has complained about the incident and I gather he has been charged and 
will attend court in due course and give his side of the story.  Hopefully some 
enlightened magistrates/judge/fellow peers will decide what happens next and 
that *should* be that... or are we saying that because this driver is 
*allegedly* 'black' he should be dealt with differently by police who it 
appears were obviously investigating an allegation of some sort?  MW


On 27 Apr 2015, at 03:30, Peri Hartman via EV  wrote:

Either something huge is missing from the story or we're seeing incredibly poor 
judgment by police officers.  It seems to me, especially with all the recent 
awareness, that police chiefs would be on heightened alert for retraining their 
officers to abstain from racial profiling.  Then, even if making a mistake, why 
all the aggressive action?  Thanks, Bruce, for bringing this to attention 
(though I suspect this will be all over the headlines).

Peri

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From: "brucedp5 via EV" 
To: ev@lists.evdl.org
Sent: 26-Apr-15 5:35:27 PM
Subject: [EVDL] Charging-EVr PD-assaulted> pushed, handcuffed, punched, 
pepper-sprayed +

> 
> 
> % Always show your ID> EV-ignorant profiling-police will assault charging
> EVrs %
> 
> http://www.santamonicadispatch.com/2015/04/committee-for-racial-justice-calls-emergency-meeting-tonight/
> COMMITTEE FOR RACIAL JUSTICE CALLS EMERGENCY MEETING TONIGHT
> April 26, 2015  by Peggy Clifford
> 
> The Committee for Racial Justice has called an emergency meeting tonight to
> discuss an apparent assault Tuesday night on a Black man by Santa Monica PD.
> 
> The meeting will be held at The Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill Street, Santa
> Monica at 7:00 pm. As this is a community problem, the Committee hopes for a
> large community response.a wide-ranging discussion and the development of a
> positive and just course of action.
> 
> Here is the NAACP’s account of the incident:
> 
> Darrell Goode, in his capacity as SM-Venice NAACP President, has asked me to
> let you know about SMPD activity that took place at an electric car charging
> dock in Virginia Ave Park in Santa Monica on Tuesday night, April 22 that is
> the subject of community concern.
> 
> The electrical charge docks are open until 11pm. A 36 year-old Black male
> who was charging his electric vehicle at 10:45pm was approached by several
> police officers, who asked for his ID. He asked “why?” Subsequently, he was
> pushed to the ground, handcuffed, punched, pepper-sprayed and taken into
> custody.
> 
> The individual was charged with not following a police order. He was jailed
> and released the next day. He requi-
> red eye treatment due to the pepper spray. He has a court date May 25.
> 
> A video of some of the interaction was taken by a female passerby,
> unacquainted with any of the parties.
> 
> [video
> https://docs.google.com/open?id=0Bwdp1kXhDPb3cmFkM01ObmpteUpnZGIzV1d0V0MzeUNoNGlF
> ]
> 
> The video shows apparently egregious behavior by the police. The woman who
> took the video came forward because she believes the police behavior was
> excessive.
> 
> The information on the video is incomplete. It does not show all angles, and
> it does not show the entire interaction from start to finish.
> 
> On April 23, at First AME Church in Santa Monica, Darrell Goode interviewed
> the man, the passerby/ witness who videotaped part of the interaction and
> several other people.
> 
> Based on information we have, there was no warrant for the man’s arrest and
> neither he, his car, nor license number fit any description based on any
> recent criminal activity.
> 
> Darrell Goode has informed SMPD Chief Seabrooks, via SMPD Command Staff, of
> his efforts to assemble information and his intention to publicize it. Based
> on what is known so far, he may call a community meeting.
> 
> Meantime, Chief Seabrooks has promised a full internal investigation and the
> man intends to file complaints against one or more of the officers involved.
> 
> The man has the right to take his case against the officers to the City
> Personnel Board. Therefore, in addition to filing a complaint with the SMPD,
> the man intends to ask for an independent review by the Board.
> 
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Re: [EVDL] Charging-EVr PD-assaulted> pushed, handcuffed, punched, pepper-sprayed +

[Lawrence Rhodes via EV]

One must understand police culture.  They are looking for clean prosecutable 
offences. Black man in electric car charging area...something must be wrong.  
Ask for ID..uncooperativebingo he must be a criminal.  Easy bust a bingo 
for the cops.   This is how black men are treated by the cops.  He gets an 
asswhoopin.   Not the end.  He will now get a big pay day and these cops will 
lose their pensions.  The end.  Lawrence Rhodes... 
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Re: [EVDL] Charging-EVr PD-assaulted> pushed, handcuffed, punched, pepper-sprayed +

[Russ Sciville via EV]

Wow,

Not wishing to compare policing between the UK and the US but we have less 
coppers on a drugs raid! So many officers and cars for one guy!

Odd as well that you cannot charge after 11pm. What's that all about?




On Mon, 27/4/15, Lawrence Winiarski via EV  wrote:

 Subject: Re: [EVDL] Charging-EVr PD-assaulted> pushed, handcuffed, punched, 
pepper-sprayed +
 To: "Peri Hartman" , "ev@lists.evdl.org" 
, "Electric Vehicle Discussion List" 
 Date: Monday, 27 April, 2015, 5:51
 
  
 >Then, even if making a mistake, why all the
 aggressive action?  Thanks, 
 >Bruce, for
 bringing this to attention (though I suspect this will be
 all 
 >over the headlines).
 
 >Peri
 It
 apparently happened last Tuesday.I wouldn't hold
 your breath.    Unfortunately this sort of stuff happens
 every day and never gets reported
 
 Sure looks like an innocent guy being
 abused.   Be nice to figure out a way to help a fellow
 EV'er   ..perhaps more press
 Looked up
 the police reporthe's being charged with typical
 trumped up police bull ...certainly nothing that would
 indicate a crime.
 Police reports here...only
 one with first name "Justin"
 http://www.santamonicapd.org/PoliceDailyReports/arr20150423.pdf
 
 
 PALMER,
 JUSTIN 
  County: Los Angeles For: 148(A)(1)
 Resist/Obstruct/Delay Peace Officer
 
 Justin Palmer Arrest Details | Local Crime
 News
 
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 | Justin Palmer Arrest Details | Local Crime
 News The following Official Record for JUSTIN PALMER is
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 --
 Original Message --
 From: "brucedp5
 via EV" 
 To: ev@lists.evdl.org
 Sent: 26-Apr-15 5:35:27 PM
 Subject: [EVDL] Charging-EVr PD-assaulted>
 pushed, handcuffed, punched, 
 pepper-sprayed
 +
 
 >
 >
 >% Always show your
 ID> EV-ignorant profiling-police will assault 
 >charging
 >EVrs %
 >
 >http://www.santamonicadispatch.com/2015/04/committee-for-racial-justice-calls-emergency-meeting-tonight/
 >COMMITTEE FOR RACIAL JUSTICE CALLS
 EMERGENCY MEETING TONIGHT
 >April 26,
 2015  by Peggy Clifford
 >
 >The Committee for Racial Justice has called
 an emergency meeting 
 >tonight to
 >discuss an apparent assault Tuesday night
 on a Black man by Santa 
 >Monica PD.
 >
 >The meeting will be
 held at The Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill Street, 
 >Santa
 >Monica at 7:00
 pm. As this is a community problem, the Committee hopes 
 >for a
 >large community
 response.a wide-ranging discussion and the development 
 >of a
 >positive and just
 course of action.
 >
 >Here is the NAACP’s account of the
 incident:
 >
 >Darrell
 Goode, in his capacity as SM-Venice NAACP President, has
 asked 
 >me to
 >let you
 know about SMPD activity that took place at an electric car
 
 >charging
 >dock in
 Virginia Ave Park in Santa Monica on Tuesday night, April 22
 
 >that is
 >the subject
 of community concern.
 >
 >The electrical charge docks are open until
 11pm. A 36 year-old Black 
 >male
 >who was charging his electric vehicle at
 10:45pm was approached by 
 >several
 >police officers, who asked for his ID. He
 asked “why?” Subsequently, he 
 >was
 >pushed to the
 ground, handcuffed, punched, pepper-sprayed and taken 
 >into
 >custody.
 >
 >The individual was
 charged with not following a police order. He was 
 >jailed
 >and released the
 next day. He requi-
 >red eye treatment
 due to the pepper spray. He has a court date May 25.
 >
 >A video of some of the
 interaction was taken by a female passerby,
 >unacquainted with any of the parties.
 >
 >[video
 >https://docs.google.com/open?id=0Bwdp1kXhDPb3cmFkM01ObmpteUpnZGIzV1d0V0MzeUNoNGlF
 >]
 >
 >The video shows apparently egregious
 behavior by the police. The woman 
 >who
 >took the video came
 forward because she believes the police behavior 
 >was
 >excessive.
 >
 >The information on the
 video is incomplete. It does not show all 
 >angles, and
 >it does not
 show the entire interaction from start to finish.
 >
 >On April 23, at First
 AME Church in Santa Monica, Darrell Goode 
 >interviewed
 >the man,
 the passerby/ witness who videotaped part of the interaction
 
 >and
 >several other
 people.
 >
 >Based on
 information we have, there was no warrant for the man’s
 arrest 
 >and
 >neither
 he, his car, nor license number fit any description based on
 
 >any
 >recent criminal
 activity.
 >
 >Darrell
 Goode has informed SMPD Chief Seabrooks, via SMPD Command
 
 >Staff, of
 >his
 efforts to assemble information and his intention to

Re: [EVDL] Charging-EVr PD-assaulted> pushed, handcuffed, punched, pepper-sprayed +

[Lawrence Winiarski via EV]

 
>Then, even if making a mistake, why all the aggressive action?  Thanks, 
>Bruce, for bringing this to attention (though I suspect this will be all 
>over the headlines).

>Peri
It apparently happened last Tuesday.I wouldn't hold your breath.    
Unfortunately this sort of stuff happens every day and never gets reported

Sure looks like an innocent guy being abused.   Be nice to figure out a way to 
help a fellow EV'er   ..perhaps more press
Looked up the police reporthe's being charged with typical trumped up 
police bull ...certainly nothing that would indicate a crime.
Police reports here...only one with first name "Justin"
http://www.santamonicapd.org/PoliceDailyReports/arr20150423.pdf


PALMER, JUSTIN 
 County: Los Angeles For: 148(A)(1) Resist/Obstruct/Delay Peace Officer

Justin Palmer Arrest Details | Local Crime News

|   |
|   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
| Justin Palmer Arrest Details | Local Crime News The following Official Record 
for JUSTIN PALMER is being redistributed by LCN and is protected by 
constitutional, publishing, and other legal rights.  |
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To: ev@lists.evdl.org
Sent: 26-Apr-15 5:35:27 PM
Subject: [EVDL] Charging-EVr PD-assaulted> pushed, handcuffed, punched, 
pepper-sprayed +

>
>
>% Always show your ID> EV-ignorant profiling-police will assault 
>charging
>EVrs %
>
>http://www.santamonicadispatch.com/2015/04/committee-for-racial-justice-calls-emergency-meeting-tonight/
>COMMITTEE FOR RACIAL JUSTICE CALLS EMERGENCY MEETING TONIGHT
>April 26, 2015  by Peggy Clifford
>
>The Committee for Racial Justice has called an emergency meeting 
>tonight to
>discuss an apparent assault Tuesday night on a Black man by Santa 
>Monica PD.
>
>The meeting will be held at The Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill Street, 
>Santa
>Monica at 7:00 pm. As this is a community problem, the Committee hopes 
>for a
>large community response.a wide-ranging discussion and the development 
>of a
>positive and just course of action.
>
>Here is the NAACP’s account of the incident:
>
>Darrell Goode, in his capacity as SM-Venice NAACP President, has asked 
>me to
>let you know about SMPD activity that took place at an electric car 
>charging
>dock in Virginia Ave Park in Santa Monica on Tuesday night, April 22 
>that is
>the subject of community concern.
>
>The electrical charge docks are open until 11pm. A 36 year-old Black 
>male
>who was charging his electric vehicle at 10:45pm was approached by 
>several
>police officers, who asked for his ID. He asked “why?” Subsequently, he 
>was
>pushed to the ground, handcuffed, punched, pepper-sprayed and taken 
>into
>custody.
>
>The individual was charged with not following a police order. He was 
>jailed
>and released the next day. He requi-
>red eye treatment due to the pepper spray. He has a court date May 25.
>
>A video of some of the interaction was taken by a female passerby,
>unacquainted with any of the parties.
>
>[video
>https://docs.google.com/open?id=0Bwdp1kXhDPb3cmFkM01ObmpteUpnZGIzV1d0V0MzeUNoNGlF
>]
>
>The video shows apparently egregious behavior by the police. The woman 
>who
>took the video came forward because she believes the police behavior 
>was
>excessive.
>
>The information on the video is incomplete. It does not show all 
>angles, and
>it does not show the entire interaction from start to finish.
>
>On April 23, at First AME Church in Santa Monica, Darrell Goode 
>interviewed
>the man, the passerby/ witness who videotaped part of the interaction 
>and
>several other people.
>
>Based on information we have, there was no warrant for the man’s arrest 
>and
>neither he, his car, nor license number fit any description based on 
>any
>recent criminal activity.
>
>Darrell Goode has informed SMPD Chief Seabrooks, via SMPD Command 
>Staff, of
>his efforts to assemble information and his intention to publicize it. 
>Based
>on what is known so far, he may call a community meeting.
>
>Meantime, Chief Seabrooks has promised a full internal investigation 
>and the
>man intends to file complaints against one or more of the officers 
>involved.
>
>The man has the right to take his case against the officers to the City
>Personnel Board. Therefore, in addition to filing a complaint with the 
>SMPD,
>the man intends to ask for an independent review by the Board.
>
>We are united in our unwavering commitment to non-violent advocacy for
>fairness, transparency and justice for all. .
>[© santamonicadispatch.com]
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[Lawrence Winiarski via EV]

More here.. http://santamonicapd.org/Content.aspx?id=52058
  From: Ben Goren via EV 
 To: Peri Hartman ; Electric Vehicle Discussion List 
 
 Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2015 8:27 PM
 Subject: Re: [EVDL] Charging-EVr PD-assaulted> pushed, handcuffed, punched, 
pepper-sprayed +
   
On Apr 26, 2015, at 7:30 PM, Peri Hartman via EV  wrote:

> Either something huge is missing from the story or we're seeing incredibly 
> poor judgment by police officers.

Alas, I fear the only thing "missing" is a realization that this sort of shit 
goes on all the time, and it's only quite rare that there's somebody with a 
camera there to film it. The only "poor judgement" the officers are going to 
consider themselves guilty of is not noticing the bystander with the camera.

"Driving While Black" is outrageous enough...apparently "Charging While Black" 
needs to be added to the list.

I have some small hope that the increasing ubiquity of smartphones will help 
keep the cops better in line...but cops are also well known for intimidating 
bystanders into destroying evidence that incriminates corrupt cops, if 
necessary by arresting the bystanders for failing to comply with a police order 
and then "accidentally" destroying the evidence themselves.

There're lots of good cops on the beat, to be sure...but the system as an whole 
stinks to high heaven.

Regardless...a sad lesson for EV drivers with a built-in suntan. You're at as 
much danger from the cops when you're charging as you are when you're driving; 
plan your charging accordingly, be aware, and protect yourself. Maybe even 
invest in a dsahcam of your own, and a particularly inconspicuous one at 
that

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[Ben Goren via EV]

On Apr 26, 2015, at 7:30 PM, Peri Hartman via EV  wrote:

> Either something huge is missing from the story or we're seeing incredibly 
> poor judgment by police officers.

Alas, I fear the only thing "missing" is a realization that this sort of shit 
goes on all the time, and it's only quite rare that there's somebody with a 
camera there to film it. The only "poor judgement" the officers are going to 
consider themselves guilty of is not noticing the bystander with the camera.

"Driving While Black" is outrageous enough...apparently "Charging While Black" 
needs to be added to the list.

I have some small hope that the increasing ubiquity of smartphones will help 
keep the cops better in line...but cops are also well known for intimidating 
bystanders into destroying evidence that incriminates corrupt cops, if 
necessary by arresting the bystanders for failing to comply with a police order 
and then "accidentally" destroying the evidence themselves.

There're lots of good cops on the beat, to be sure...but the system as an whole 
stinks to high heaven.

Regardless...a sad lesson for EV drivers with a built-in suntan. You're at as 
much danger from the cops when you're charging as you are when you're driving; 
plan your charging accordingly, be aware, and protect yourself. Maybe even 
invest in a dsahcam of your own, and a particularly inconspicuous one at 
that

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[Peri Hartman via EV]

Either something huge is missing from the story or we're seeing 
incredibly poor judgment by police officers.  It seems to me, especially 
with all the recent awareness, that police chiefs would be on heightened 
alert for retraining their officers to abstain from racial profiling.  
Then, even if making a mistake, why all the aggressive action?  Thanks, 
Bruce, for bringing this to attention (though I suspect this will be all 
over the headlines).


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Subject: [EVDL] Charging-EVr PD-assaulted> pushed, handcuffed, punched, 
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http://www.santamonicadispatch.com/2015/04/committee-for-racial-justice-calls-emergency-meeting-tonight/
COMMITTEE FOR RACIAL JUSTICE CALLS EMERGENCY MEETING TONIGHT
April 26, 2015  by Peggy Clifford

The Committee for Racial Justice has called an emergency meeting 
tonight to
discuss an apparent assault Tuesday night on a Black man by Santa 
Monica PD.


The meeting will be held at The Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill Street, 
Santa
Monica at 7:00 pm. As this is a community problem, the Committee hopes 
for a
large community response.a wide-ranging discussion and the development 
of a

positive and just course of action.

Here is the NAACP’s account of the incident:

Darrell Goode, in his capacity as SM-Venice NAACP President, has asked 
me to
let you know about SMPD activity that took place at an electric car 
charging
dock in Virginia Ave Park in Santa Monica on Tuesday night, April 22 
that is

the subject of community concern.

The electrical charge docks are open until 11pm. A 36 year-old Black 
male
who was charging his electric vehicle at 10:45pm was approached by 
several
police officers, who asked for his ID. He asked “why?” Subsequently, he 
was
pushed to the ground, handcuffed, punched, pepper-sprayed and taken 
into

custody.

The individual was charged with not following a police order. He was 
jailed

and released the next day. He requi-
red eye treatment due to the pepper spray. He has a court date May 25.

A video of some of the interaction was taken by a female passerby,
unacquainted with any of the parties.

[video
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0Bwdp1kXhDPb3cmFkM01ObmpteUpnZGIzV1d0V0MzeUNoNGlF
]

The video shows apparently egregious behavior by the police. The woman 
who
took the video came forward because she believes the police behavior 
was

excessive.

The information on the video is incomplete. It does not show all 
angles, and

it does not show the entire interaction from start to finish.

On April 23, at First AME Church in Santa Monica, Darrell Goode 
interviewed
the man, the passerby/ witness who videotaped part of the interaction 
and

several other people.

Based on information we have, there was no warrant for the man’s arrest 
and
neither he, his car, nor license number fit any description based on 
any

recent criminal activity.

Darrell Goode has informed SMPD Chief Seabrooks, via SMPD Command 
Staff, of
his efforts to assemble information and his intention to publicize it. 
Based

on what is known so far, he may call a community meeting.

Meantime, Chief Seabrooks has promised a full internal investigation 
and the
man intends to file complaints against one or more of the officers 
involved.


The man has the right to take his case against the officers to the City
Personnel Board. Therefore, in addition to filing a complaint with the 
SMPD,

the man intends to ask for an independent review by the Board.

We are united in our unwavering commitment to non-violent advocacy for
fairness, transparency and justice for all. .
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Virginia Avenue Park
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Ports EV Plug (J1772)  Custom Ports Avcon conductive
Address 2200 Virginia Ave Santa Monica, CA 90404
Hours NOT 24/7: Chargers are shutdown after 10:30pm
Description 2 level 2 stations and 2 parking spaces. Across the parking 
lot

from the Thelma Terry Building.
COMMENTS:
JonMan 3 days ago
Parked here for the first time today and my car was unplugged after 
only 20
min. Only one charger is working but there was a blue Honda Fit plugged 
in
when I returned and it appeared to have a full charge. Nearby residents 
must

think this is their personal charging station.

lmles 6 days ago
"Charge Speed Reduced" — be here for about three hours. Unplug Red P85+ 
if

you need
Rosawan 11 days ago
Both clipper Creek chargers in use

Manuel 21 days ago
Locals seem to use this as their charging spot. This location is abused

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Michael 8 months ago