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THE BLACK LAW ENFORCEMENT 

ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON 

(BLEAW) IS HONORING

RET. MAJOR JOE TOLLIVER.

THURS. MARCH 21, 2024 

6:00PM at FAME Church

1522 14th Ave Seattle, WA 98122

32-year veteran Ret. SPD Major Joe Tolliver’s career began in 1959. He spent his lifetime fighting for equal justice in policing, increased opportunities for our BIPOC community, and help reduce racism in policing. Join us in honoring Joe’s work to help pave the path to police accountability and BIPOC leaders in Seattle. We will also acknowledge officers and police departments across Washington that initially founded BLEAW. 

BLEAW, founded in 1975, sued SPD to obtain equal rights. BLEAW continues this fight for equal justice and opportunities for our BIPOC community. 

Tickets available at Ticket & Deals

Participant In The Town Hall on Public Safety Concerns live from Columbia City Theater - 9/21 @ 6pm Deputy Chief John Hayes / Past NBPA and BLEAW President

This community meeting was in an area of Seattle called Columbia City. The Town Hall meeting was one of the first in person gatherings since the high – point of COVID - 19.  In this area, the crime had grown, as the community voiced, alarmingly high. At the time, the community was experiencing a rise in violent crimes, a variety of property damage style crimes (broken windows – auto theft) and other forms of lawlessness. This discussion was needed and ultimately made a difference. Community members needed new ideas and updates on what the Seattle PD was doing and a chance to exchange ideas on

how they could support their community and the police. The panel included the District 2 City Council member,

long time established community organizers and school intervention workers. Invited participants were politicians, community members, business owners, social service agencies, and all residents in Columbia City to share their experiences and opinions about the recent violent burglaries and crime in South Seattle. The two-hour program gave time for presenters and community members to mix and give follow-up perspectives about points they made on the stage. There is no doubt there will be additional collaborative discussions in the very near future.

Additional Topics

More police or Defund the police - Kids being kids or Youth becoming criminals

Criminalize the homeless or Empathize with the unhoused - Targeted violence or Typical city crime.

Rainier Avenue Radio

4916 Rainier Ave S

Media Contact:

Tony Benton

(206) 290-9685 | https://www.rainieravenueradio.world/

South Seattle Business Owner and Resident

Confirmed Attendees:

John Hayes - Retired Captain of Seattle Police Department

Dr. Connie So - King County Chapter of the Organization of Chinese Americans President

Maria Batayola - Beacon Hill Community Council Chair

Tanya Woo - CID Community Watch member/City Council Candidate

Dr. Pela Terry - Atlantic Street Center Executive Director

Nick Jeffreys - Community Outreach Organizer with Urban League Metropolitan Seattle

Michael McPhearson - Seattle Emerald Executive Director

Anthony Austin - Southeast Youth & Family Services Executive Director

Dominique Davis - Community Passageways CEO Columbia City Business Association

Rainier Beach Action Coalition help keep officers safe and prepared while on duty. At NATIONAL BLACK POLICE ASSOCIATION, we value integrity, reliability, and innovation. We believe in doing what's right for our customers and providing them with the best products and service possible. We are always looking for new and innovative ways to improve and grow our business.

Attended by 

• Retired Detective Bob Alexander
• Retired Lieutenant 
• Rod Norris
• Detective  Denise "Cookie" Bouldin
• Retired King County Chief Fae Brooks and 
• Retired Deputy Chief John Hayes.

Retired D/C Hayes moderated and spoke at both the morning and afternoon forum. The morning session was for parents and the afternoon session was for youths. The event had over 350 individuals in attendance. It was an exceptional event. BLEAW also contributed a donation and assistance for this year's event.

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https://fb.watch/i1F3ZhL2GF/?mibextid=2Rb1fB

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https://southseattleemerald.com/2023/03/22/south-end-community-support-seattle-detective-who-filed-discrimination-claim-against-city-and-police-department/