Police Brutality on Skateboarders

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

A despicable act of police brutality was committed on Go Skateboarding Day by the Hot Springs, Arkansas Police Department. Video of the incident is below. After you watch it, we ask ALL of you to flood their phone lines and email address (below) with complaints regarding the main policeman involved, Officer Joey Williams. You should also contact your local news organizations to help spread the word. The more attention this officer gets, the better for us.

Hot Springs Arkansas Police Department
Phone: (501) 321-6789
Fax: (501) 321-6708
Chief of Police, Bobby Southard
Email: bsouthard@cityhs.net
641 Malvern Avenue








http://youtube.com/watch?v=EH6AYVn2yw4


I just called that number (yes, from Holland) and the dispatcher said it was under investigation. I also said I'd be calling back in a few weeks for a follow up if I don't find anything else online being done about the matter. The heat is on.