Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams marches with protesters in Phoenix
June 6, 2020
As peaceful protesters gather for the 9th night in a row, Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams joined them as they marched through downtown Phoenix Friday night.
Police Chief Jeri Williams joined the rally and spoke to the crowd. "We hear you," she said.
"We can't do this alone. We've got to do this together. If walking out in 106-degree weather with y'all means we're going to work together, we're going to work together."
She tweeted:
"Tonight I chose to walk and talk with peaceful demonstrators. They invited me to be with them as part of our ongoing meetings to find viable solutions to their genuine concerns. I’m confident our community can come together and be stronger."
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Chief Jeri Williams speaks with peaceful demonstrators tonight. https://t.co/ODrTckOIvi
— Phoenix Police (@PhoenixPolice) June 6, 2020
Chief Williams speaks to demonstrators committed to peaceful protests and real reform. She is meeting behind the scenes with organizers as they work toward solutions. pic.twitter.com/9Lv4Jpj30a
— Phoenix Police (@PhoenixPolice) June 6, 2020
Tonight I chose to walk and talk with peaceful demonstrators. They invited me to be with them as part of our ongoing meetings to find viable solutions to their genuine concerns. I’m confident our community can come together and be stronger. https://t.co/jDtuA3r447 pic.twitter.com/obL1ws4zoO
— Chief Jeri Williams, Phoenix Police (@PhxPDChief) June 6, 2020