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As Rochester’s Police Accountability Board begins its look at how city police handled the Daniel Prude protests last summer, the department released a statement Wednesday on its stance on protesting and mass gatherings.
Titled Rules of Engagement for Gatherings and Protests, it said the department “respects the rights of our citizens to peacefully protest as the constitution allows” but warned that “if violent acts or crime occur during any protest, the crowd will be asked to disperse.” It also noted that it would be unlawful to disobey that order.
How city police handle protests gained attention after the public outcry about Daniel Prude’s death. Prude’s death after an encounter with police in March became public about six months after it happened. Thousands hit the streets in response.