Full Notification

Date: May 23, 2020

No 20-12
Subject: Memorial Day Weekend Forward Racine

As we approach the Memorial Day weekend where we honor those who served our nation in the armed forces, many families will gather to fellowship and celebrate this Holiday. Memorial Day also marks the unofficial beginning of summer, increasing the number of gatherings throughout the community.

Due to the current COVID-19 crisis, social gatherings occurring over the Holiday weekend and beyond should be conducted in a safe, sound and socially responsible manner as we strive to promote order and maintain public safety.

Last weekend, Racine Police Department officers were called upon to respond to a residential disturbance where a large crowd was assembled. Upon arrival, officers encountered a large group of individuals who were attending a party in the area. See attached photos.

 



Events of this nature in the midst of a pandemic were irresponsible, placing all in attendance at risk. In addition to placing themselves at risk, those in attendance placed their extended families at risk, members of the neighborhood, and unnecessarily placed all responding officers at risk as well.

As of today's date, 39 members of the law enforcement and corrections community died in the line of duty after being exposed to the COVID-19 virus while protecting and serving communities throughout our nation.

To assist in keeping our community safe, citizens who observe violations as Illustrated in the attached photographs are encouraged to follow this link where photos, video clips, and/or narratives of active violations may be communicated. https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=417&C=&T=&H=&X=&

As we work together as a community to reopen local businesses, church organizations and other facilities under the Forward Racine plan, we ask for your support in practicing respiratory etiquette, social distancing, and overall social responsibility. In so doing, we will maintain public safety through flattening the curve and reducing the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Thank you in advance for your support.



Sgt. Chad Melby
Public Information Officer