Whose Shields? Occupy Oakland Confronts City Council
Channel: Scott Campbell
Date: 2012-05-30

On May 22, 2012, the Public Safety Committee of the Oakland City Council held a meeting to discuss a proposed ban on "Tools of Violence" at demonstrations. These "tools of violence" are described in a way that they could include shields, tripods, water bottles, spray paint, and many other objects that are not illegal.

Seeing yet another attempt by the city to give the Oakland Police Department even more power to brutalize and imprison members of Occupy Oakland, dozens showed up to speak and/or shout against the proposed ordinance. The above video includes some highlights.