As dissension grows across Central New York and the country, law enforcement in Syracuse said clear communication with protest organizers is key in keeping events peaceful.
Two weeks ago, thousands of demonstrators gathered in Syracuse’s Forman Park under the banner of “Hands Off!” with minimal incident. The next mass nationwide rally is scheduled to take place Saturday, April 19, with local efforts converging in Baldwinsville under the rally call of National Action Day.
Sgt. Thomas Blake, a public information officer with the Syracuse Police Department, said his team avoided rioting in the past protest by preserving the law…