Protesters block Louisville police station over union letter

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Reuters

STEVE BITTENBENDER

Dozens of demonstrators forced the temporary closure of the Louisville Metro Police headquarters on Monday afternoon in a protest that sought the firing of the local police union leader for his reaction to an officer-involved fatal shooting.

The local Fraternal Order of Police chapter said Thursday in a letter to the community that "sensationalists, liars and race-baiters" were putting Louisville in danger, prompting calls for the resignation of chapter President Dave Mutchler.

No arrests were made during the protest and the headquarters reopened in mid-afternoon, a police spokesman said.

Mutchler, a sergeant on the police force, has reaffirmed his support for the letter in interviews with local media.

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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/06/22/us-usa-police-louisville-idUSKBN0P227V20150622

[jtuck004]

1. Good. As long as that clown is there, and carrying a gun, Louisville isn't safe anyway. n/t