Drop All Charges Now!!

First Court Date for Arrestees!

2010-04-06T18:25:00.000-07:00

Monday April 12th, 2009, 8:30 AM

Ryan and Doug face arraignment;

Meet at the Alachua County Criminal Courthouse at South Main St. and 2nd Ave. We will be picketing outside as well as sitting in and showing support on the inside.

Come out and show support for those unlawfully tasered and arrested on November 1st, 2009!

Drop All Charges Now!!

Kofi March Press Release

2010-03-15T19:43:00.000-07:00

Monday, March 15th 2010

Alachua Committee Against Brutality Endorses "Justice for Kofi" Demonstration

WHEN: Tuesday, March 16th at 11AM

WHERE: Turlington Plaza, University of Florida Campus

In response to calls for solidarity put out by University of Florida students, the Alachua Committee Against Brutality (A.C.A.B.) is issuing this public statement of endorsement for the "Justice for Kofi" demonstration planned for Tuesday, March 16th at UF's Turlington Plaza.

After reviewing the available facts regarding the shooting of Mr. Adu-Brempong by University Police officers, and particularly in light of the conflicting statements by police and accounts in the media, we support the demands listed by march organizers, including an independent investigation into the circumstances of the shooting.

A.C.A.B. supports all of the organizers' demands, including the demand for a Campus Police Review Board, which parallels our own demand for a Civilian Police Review Board in the City of Gainesville.

The Alachua Committee Against Brutality was formed in response to the violent police assault that sparked the so-called "Fest riot" incident in November 2009, the resulting arrests, and the slander and lies spread in the media with regard to that incident.

In addition to seeking justice for those assaulted and arrested in that incident, we have joined our voices to the chorus in the community that was already calling for a Civilian Police Review Board in Gainesville.

The shooting of Mr. Adu-Brempong by the UPD is just one more case in a string of recent events in Gainesville that highlight the need for more accountability in all of our law enforcement agencies.

Saturday Dec 12th - Taser Awareness @ CMC 6:00-8:00PM

2009-12-09T21:23:00.000-08:00

"Tasers were involved in over 450 deaths in North America since 1999..." -Amnesty International
On Saturday, December 12 at 6pm, the Civic Media Center will host a presentation on the use and abuse of tasers by law enforcement officers. The presentation will consist of a series of short videos followed by discussion, relating to taser abuse and a Citizens Police Review Board in Gainesville. Snacks provided by Food Not Bombs. ~Link to Event~

SCLC Taser Conference

2009-12-09T21:11:00.000-08:00

We were invited to the SCLC Taser Conference in Pensacola, FL on December 5th, 2009. Not too much was spoken on taser issues, but we have made connections with the SCLC to join in the fight for a CPRB in Gainesville!

Speak Out! Against the Charges!

2009-11-12T12:11:00.001-08:00

Speak Out:

Thanks to everyone whom attened the press conference despite the weather. We feel that it was a huge success. We have started posting links to the media that has responded to it, both positive and negative, so please review them and respond.

After hearing about the press conference, Keith Kamig, GPD Spokesperson, was quoted saying that there have been no official police complaint forms filed in regards to the incident or the police statements afterward, so, let's make it happen!

Anyone that either witnessed the event or was not there but wishes to complain about Kamig's irresponsible and unprofessional statements in the media, please do so AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

Official GPD Complaint Form
We recommend printing it out, filling it out LEGIBLY by hand, and handing it in at either location.
If you don't live in the area you may mail it in or email it.
PLEASE SEND US A COPY! for our records.

Be sure to read this before filling it out;

What they look for in a complaint

Post-Conference Media:

Gainesville Sun Article 11-11-09
ABC 20 News 11-10-09

Alligator Article 11-11-09
Alligator Editorial 11-11-09

In a world of corporate controlled media, it is just as important that we keep up our own Media Campaign. Please write/post to these outlets to get our voice in media!

Send Letters/Make Phone Calls to:
The Independent Alligator - 1105 W. Univ. Ave. GVL, 32601
Gainesville Sun - 2700 SW 23th St. GVL, 32608

Chief of Police: Tony Jones, 721 NW 6th St. GVL, 32601; (352) 393-7501
GPD Spokesperson: Keith Kamig - (352) 393-7519
State Attorney: Bill Cervone; 120 W> Univ. Ave. GVL, 32601; (352) 374-3670
Mayor; Pegeen Hanahran: POB 490 Sta. 19; citycomm@cityofgainesville.com; (352) 334-3119

Tell them DROP ALL CHARGES NOW!!

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City Limits: after-concert-gainesville-riot-on-youtube
City Limits: gainesville-officer-attacked-caught-on-video
The Fest 8 Bulletin Board

We'll keep adding links as we find more, email us with ones you think we are missing!

Official Press Release: 11-6-09

2009-11-06T17:12:00.000-08:00

Official Press Release:

Local Committee Calls Press Conference and Speak-out Against Police Brutality

Tuesday, November 10th @ 5pm
Gainesville City Commission Building, (located on 200 North East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601)

Alachua Committee Against Brutality (A.C.A.B.) will hold a press conference and "speak-out" against police brutality on Tuesday, November 10th at 5pm in front of the Gainesville City Commission Building.

This committee was created in response to the altercation that occurred in the early morning of November 1st, 2009 at a block party on NW 8th street and 4th avenue (Gainesville, FL) between the Gainesville Police Department and party-goers, resulting in the arrest of five people and the deployment of a Tasers by multiple police officers.

We invite members of the media and all concerned citizens to join us as we speak out against the Gainesville Police Department's use of potentially deadly force, frivolous arrests and charges, and outrageous statements in the media against the individuals arrested in the so-called "Fest party riot" incident of November 1st.

We are a group of concerned local citizens who believe that this case is just one highly-publicized incident in a pattern of corruption, arrogance, bias, and violence displayed by members of the Gainesville Police Department. We say- "Drop all charges now." As a committee, we wish to invite other citizens who've experienced or witnessed similar incidents to join us in speaking out and demanding accountability from our civil servants, the Gainesville Police Department and the Gainesville City Commission.