| Friday,
December 29, 2006
Six NOPD officers and one former officer have been
indicted on Frirst Degree Murder charges and attempted Murder charges
stemming from the Danizger Bridge Incident. We will be posting factual
information shortly as to bond, charges, fund raising efforts, ect.,
and any other information that we can share so that everyone is
informed as to the truth. Information will be posted here, in emails
and on some other forums. PANO and FOP will be working closely to
the benefit of all of these officers. We will be looking for your
support very soon.
The case has been allotted to Judge Raymond Biglow, Section I, of
Orleans Parish CDC. Judge Bigelow hgas given the officers till Tuesday,
January 2, 2007, to turn themselves in.
The attorneys are meeting now and preparing the necessary Motions
for Bond hearings, etc., which will likely begin on Wednesday, January
3, 2007.
There will be upcoming fund raising events which are currently being
planned. PANO and FOP will work closely together on defense and
support of these officers. I would ask that everyone write letters
to the editor to the Times-Picayune, email the various news agencies
and media, with professional and to-the-point comments on this matter.
The news media needs to know how we feel.
The Danziger 7, as they are now being referred
to, have opted to turn themselves in on Tuesday morning. I am requesting
that everyone wishing to demonstrate their support show up and line
the streets leading to the sallyport of Central Lockup. The time
is TENTATIVELY set for 10:00 am, so be there early, like 9:00am.
Details and changes will be announced here !
Updated Saturday, December 30, 2006
I have read many posts and heard many remarks on the Danziger matter,
and have been exposed to only a little more information than most
people. I have been questioned by the media on many of the questions
raised by the indictments, and while I am not inclined to try the
case here, or in front of the cameras, I have specifically commented
on some issues. Neither I, nor Donovan Livaccari from FOP, have
been shy to the media.
I do know that the Grand Jury was given limited evidence, edited
testimony, and only one, very jaded side of the story. Misrepresented
facts and mischaracterized circumstances will result in a flawed
decision by even the best intentioned panel.
I believe the District Attorney has had a deliberate agenda and
the conduct of his staff was designed to achieve this conclusion.
The immediate and forthcoming litigation will identify any prosecutorial
misconduct and prejudicial behavior on their part. The full testimony
and evidence will then speak for itself. We will see what a fair,
impartial, and fully informed panel decides.
In the meantime, I want to assure everyone, that the Police Association
of New Orleans is fully dedicated to the complete support of these
officers and their families. PANO and FOP are completely unified
in their support efforts, both legally and financially. The officers
have the very best in legal defense. I have fielded many inquiries
as to fund raisers and contributions. These things are definitely
being organized and we will be announcing where contributions can
be made, and other support events within the next few days. We invite
any other police or civilian organization wishing to render support
to contact us. We welcome the assistance. But be assured, things
are well in the works.
On Tuesday morning, January 2, 2007, tentatively at 10:00 am, the
recently indicted officers will turn themselves in at Central Lockup
at Perdido and South White Streets, to begin the legal process of
vindication.
I am requesting that EVERYONE, civilian, military, sheriff’s
office, federal agents, state and local police, and especially NOPD,
come to the area of South Broad and Tulane Avenue, before 10:00am,
the earlier, the better. We will begin lining the streets from Central
Lockup at South White and Perdido Street, up South White, to Tulane
Avenue, then on Tulane towards South Carrollton Avenue. The officers
will follow this route in and I am requesting that EVERYONE wishing
to show their support for these officers and for ALL of the Public
Safety and First Responders, come and line the streets as these
officers come to surrender themselves. This request is not just
for law enforcement, but for ALL CITIZENS who disapprove of their
public safety officers being treated in this fashion. Just get in
line as you arrive, wherever there is space. I hope by 10:00 am,
there is no space all the way to Jefferson Parish.
If you have a uniform, it is up to you to decide whether to wear
it. If you wish to identify yourself as to your affiliation or organization,
through other clothing, signs, or other means, that, too, will be
up to you. I only ask that you show up, and behave with the same
dignity that our brother officers have, and will continue, to demonstrate.
For my NOPD brothers and sisters, I would remind everyone who is
on duty to remain in your assigned areas of responsibility, and
maintain the public safety as you would do everyday. For those on
duty whose assignments allow them the latitude, and for those off-
duty, I would only ask that you show up.
There is no issue facing ANY Public Safety Officer, law enforcement
or medical professional, more serious than an indictment for Murder
for doing your job. I have often been asked about PANO working with
closely FOP and other organizations to provide a unified front to
achieve goals, and about widespread actions that can be taken to
demonstrate our feelings on certain matters. For all those people
who have said why don’t we do this, or why don’t we
do that, or what is PANO and FOP doing about things, I say NOW is
the time for you to BE that unified front. NOW is the time to show
our brother officers that we are there, we will not forget, we will
not stop and WE ARE ONE NOPD.
ONE NOPD
Mike Glasser
PANO President
504-416-0366
GlasserMD@aol.com
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