Black Police Group join parents to voice their outrage and demand answers

Jun 18, 2005

100 Blacks in Law Enforcement Who Care
Press Advisory
BLACK POLICE GROUP JOIN PARENTS TO VOICE THEIR OUTRAGE AND DEMAND ANSWERS REGARDING MASS ARREST OF BLACK YOUTH AFTER SHOOTING INVOLVING  NYC POLICE OFFICER IN QUEENS


For Immediate Release

Contact:
MARQ CLAXTON
917-335-3179

Press Briefing: 100 Blacks in Law Enforcement Who Care will hold a press conference with 20 youth and their parents to call on the NYPD to answers questions regarding the mass arrest of Queens residents after the reported shooting of a Police Officer.  The youth were part of a mass arrest initiative that took place in Queens immediately following the shooting incident.  Parents of the youth are calling on the NYPD and the Queens District Attorney’s office to conduct an extensive investigation to determine the extent of the arrest and if any rights were violated.

Time: 12:30 P.M.
Date: Saturday, June 18, 2005
Location: Springfield Garden Church of Christ
144-04 Farmers Blvd. Queens, NY
Presiding: Norman Siegel (Civil Rights Attorney), Parents and Youth from community affected, Eric Adams (Spokesperson 100 Blacks in Law Enforcement Who Care)