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San Angelo Police to monitor ‘No Kings' protest for safety
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — Concho Valley residents have an opportunity to join the Nationwide 'No Kings' protest on June 13.
The 'No kings' movement started a couple of months ago as President Donald Trump announced plans for his military event in D.C. on Saturday. The protest is expected to show support for democracy.
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'The movement started two months ago when Trump decided to have a parade on his birthday using our tax dollars and we are trying to stand up and say you know what, that is not okay we want to take back flag day and be true patriots and wave our American flags,' said Nichoals Hill, a member of West Texas Indivisible.
Police Chief Travis Griffith says he the police department is aware of the protest and will be monitoring it to make sure it doesn't get 'out of hand'.
'We have a plan of action that we will that we will rely on just like any other regular protest that we have had in the past,' said Griffith. 'We have a great group of officers that are professional and understand the importance of exercising your rights to have free speech and gather.'
For any Concho Valley residents that would like to participate in the protest on June 14, it will start at noon at San Angelo Civic League Park.
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