January 14, 2009 Demonstration for Oscar Grant
FYI -

The latest information that Oakland Police Department (OPD) has is only one demonstration will occur on Wednesday, January 14th. The event is scheduled to begin at 4 PM at City Hall. A ‘rally’ for approximately ½ hour and then a ‘march’ to the Alameda County Court House (12/Fallon) OPD will facilitate the demonstration and march.

14th Street between Clay and Lakeside will be closed to vehicles, vehicle traffic also will be re-routed a block above/below 14th Street . Parking on 14th Street will be impacted/not allowed (not sure of boundaries yet) Bus service will be re-routed.

Crowd estimates 800-1000 (organizer estimate) OPD has no firm figures. OPD expects peaceful demonstration but prepared for all contingencies.

For More Information:
Sergeant Michael Poirier
Chief of Staff
Office of the Chief of Police
Oakland Police Department
Office: (510) 238-3131
Email: mpoirier@oaklandnet.com
Posted 1/13/2009