We have received information indicating multiple public gatherings and protests scheduled for Wednesday, July 8th through Saturday, July 11th. Tentative info for the public gatherings and protest activity is listed below:
- Wednesday, July 8th, 2020, at the Philippine Consulate (122 S. Michigan), time is 6:00 – 7:30 pm. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Resist Duterte’s Facism! Junk the Terror Law!”
- Friday, July 10th, 2020, from 62 W. Roosevelt Rd to ICE HQ (101 W. Ida B. Wells), time is 3:00 pm. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “ICE Protest – Abolish ICE: We Can’t Stay Silent.”
- Friday, July 10th, 2020, at the Thompson Center (100 W. Randolph), time is 4:00 – 7:00 pm. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Governor Pritzker: Free Them All! Free Gerald Reeed!”
- Friday, July 10th, 2020, at the FOP Lodge (1412 W. Washington), time is 5:00 pm. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Dismantle Defund Chicago Police Department.”
- Saturday, July 11th, 2020, from 310 S. State to ICE HQ (101 W. Ida B. Wells), time is 1:00 pm. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Raza Stand Up – Protest Against ICE No Kids in Cages.”
- Saturday, July 11th, 2020, from (Union Park) 1501 W. Randolph, time is 2:00 pm. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “People’s Forum on the Protests in Chicago.”
Safety Tips:
- If you see something suspicious, report it
- Carry water and stay hydrated
- Choose a landmark to meet at in case you are separated from your group
- Utilize the buddy system
- Remain alert and be observant of surroundings
- Leave any valuables at home
- Do not jump any barricades
- Secure handbags and wallets
- Stay calm and pleasant
- Follow your own instincts
- Leave yourself room to move quickly
- If you see an unattended bag, alert police as quickly as possible
Additional Resources:
- Demonstration Building Security Preparedness Checklist – Click Here
- BOMA/Chicago Best Practices Guide for Civil Unrest/Disturbances/Protests – Click Here
As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).