OccupySF Protesters Prepare for Police Action
On Oct. 25 OccupySF protesters received notice from police that they were subject to arrest after officers had seen "numerous violations of the law" at the protesters' campsite in Justin Herman Plaza. We will continue to update this Storify as we learn of news involving the protest.
San Francisco police warn Occupy protesters they may be arrested - San Jose Mercury NewsSAN FRANCISCO -- Protesters with the "Occupy SF" movement have been warned again by police that they could be arrested if they continue t...
- Rumors began to spread via text message and Twitter Oct. 26 that police were going to take action at the Occupy San Francisco demonstration. Some protesters prepared for what they said would be a raid early Oct. 27, others followed police officers around the city and reported it on Twitter.
- Five San Francisco supervisors and other local officials came to the protest and addressed the crowd.
- Making statement to press that I am here to ensure #99percent of #Sanfrancisco's rights are not violated #OccupySF t.co/cfBkhFaQ
- #occupySf prepares for civil disobedience, looks like Mayoral candidate John Avalos is on front lines t.co/ed75ADY4
Thank you Supervisors Avalos, Mar, Campos, Kim, and Chiu for standing up for those whose voice you represent #occupysf #occupybayarea
"Can a Senator be part of the 99%?" -the confused guy behind me while @LelandYee addressed the crowd. #occupysf- Protestors began to prepare for police action when word spread that officers were mobilizing.
- The police, however, never arrived at the protest site in force.
