Police monitor protest march on E 103rd Street, Chicago IL
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As discussed during the dispatch call, about 30 protesters walked east along East 103rd Street near South Luella Avenue in Chicago. Police monitored the group to prevent any street blockages and maintain public safety. One person with a bullhorn briefly blocked traffic, and officers ensured everyone stayed off the roadway. The group later continued peacefully while officers remained on scene to monitor conditions.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 08
Listen to dispatch call
04:58
Transcript:
00:00
Looks like the crowd that was protesting outside is going to start walking eastbound on 103rd Street.
00:07
Okay, so are they going to be mobile? Do we know 02 Sam, or are they going to be walking back toward a particular area of crime scene posted up?
00:15
I can only tell you what I see squad and they just started walking eastbound.
00:19
Don't know their plans.
00:21
Eastbound, we still got 20 heads or have more join.
00:26
It's about 30.
00:28
All right. Total of 30 at this time.
00:32
We're making that a special attention.
00:34
And 3rd watch will be notified.
00:36
It's already on the board.
00:49
Have the cars doing station security follow the group of protesters and keep us updated.
01:43
I just realized there's one person out here with a bullhorn blocking the eastbound lane of traffic on 103rd Street.
02:07
Sam, I got eyes on him.
02:09
He's set up a tripod in the middle of the street.
02:13
Can I get a description of the person with the bullhorn?
02:20
Wearing a long black jacket and all black clothing.
02:35
Yeah, I am gonna head over there, but we're not gonna let them start marching in the street.
02:41
Unit is en route for the group that's attempting to march.
02:49
To stop the flow of traffic, units are en route and following the group if they leave.
03:05
Let's have the sergeant meet with the group organizer and try for voluntary compliance.
04:36
I spoke to some of the people here. They don't have a set route, but they're off the street.
04:42
We're going to keep an eye on them to ensure safety.
04:55
Units are actively monitoring and will advise if anything changes.
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