Fri Nov 13 2009
Community Groups Want Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer to Resign or Be Fired
On Friday, November 6th, 2009, the Fresno Brown Berets and California Prison Moratorium Project organized a march and rally in protest of what they say is “Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer's corrupt and racist administration.” They called for his resignation or termination as police chief.
There have been 9 murders by police this year, 40 since Dyer took office. Every single one has been deemed justified by Dyer. He and his force consistently resist any calls for transparency or accountability. Activists say that "No matter what Dyer says, drug use and crimes of poverty do not justify a police officer implementing the death penalty."
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