Thats my truck right there. See the firefighter plate on the front . Stay right there. Dont move. [ children whimpering [ and crying ] 3026 yeah. Reporter you can hear right there the father telling the kids its okay. You can also hear a little boy crying. Thats the youngest son trayvon jones. He is 9. And he was at the front. He was asked by the Police Officer to drop his bags and raise his hands. So these the three the two kids and the father, they were leaving a recent raiders game late at night friday around 10 45. The father again an offduty firefighter he was walking back to a fire station, station 29, over in east oakland. And it happened so that the fire garage door was left open. The fire crew had just responded to a fire. They forgot to close the door so when a Police Officer responded to the Fire Department thinking that there was a possible burglary in progress, they thought those people were burglars. So thats how that interaction went down. Now, the firefighter thought th
Im michelle griego. Hi, everyone. Im frank mallicoat. Law enforcement agencies from around the world are convening here in the bay area for a five day urban shield event to showcase the latest Law Enforcement equipment. But as kpix 5s anne makovec shows us, many say its shining the spotlight on police militarization. She joins us with more. Anne . Reporter im here at the Marriott Hotel in downtown oakland. You can see the police there with barricades behind me. This is probably one of the most secure buildings in the bay area right now because Law Enforcement and First Responders from around the world are on site. Luckily, this is only a test. Today begins the 8th annual urban shield, a Training Exercise and trade show for Law Enforcement officers. Were trying to get out there and prepare however First Responders. Without that well be criticized for not preparing. Reporter but the criticism is about the militarization of local Police Forces a flashpoint in the wake of violent images fr
The South Arkansas Arts Center extends an invitation to an artists reception on Thursday, December 14 from 5:30 -7 p.m. to celebrate the talents of both SAAC s members and its students. On display through December 17, SAAC s annual Membership Showcase will be in the Merkle Gallery and the Arts Academy Fall Student Showcase will be in the Price and Lobby Galleries.