Officers Provide Assistance During Peace March

On Saturday July 14, Dalton Officers assisted local citizens during a "Peace March." The organizer, local resident Johnnie Cavett, had told police she expected as many as 300-400 people. When the event began, however, only nine (9) people participated. Drumming up support and participation in this type event has been historically difficult for organizers.

Although the number of "marchers" was small, the police department had to plan for the maximum number expected. As a result, an entire detail, plus the Safe Streets Task Force, was assembled to carry out the planned operation. The group began their trek down Fredrick Street to the end of Fourth Avenue, then retraced their steps.

NOT INCLUDING A NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER , THE NINE PARTICIPANTS ARE PICTURED HERE