COSTA MESA, Calif. (June 4, 2020) -- The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) is aware of the planned peaceful demonstration at the 100 block of East 17th Street in Costa Mesa today, Thursday, June 4, 2020, in the late afternoon. Organizers of this protest have not contacted the CMPD and the expectations and details are not known at this time.
CMPD is dedicated to giving peaceful demonstrators a safe environment to exercise their First Amendment rights. While CMPD supports the public’s right to peaceably assemble and demonstrate, it does not tolerate violence, vandalism, and destruction of property. We are thankful of the peaceful demonstrations that have already occurred in the city.
Those planning to attend are asked to please be safe, remain peaceful, respect others’ property, and report those individuals inciting violence and criminal activity.
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