Protest Rescheduled, Calls for Police Reform

Dozens called for police reform at city council meeting.

Are demanding action.

Waay 31's ashley carter is live at the huntsville municipal complex on wheeler avenue where tonight's protest will take place.

Protesters plan to meet right here this afternoon.

It was originally scheduled during last's night's city council meeting but it was postponed due to weather.

But that didn't stop people from still making sure their voices were heard.

During public comment at the meeting, more than a dozen speakers called for police reform and for huntsville police chief mark mcmurray to step down after the department's response to protests back in june.

Some of those speakers brought up breonna taylor's case saying the issue is not with individual officers but rather with leadership.

Vera vergara, citizens coalition for criminal justice reform better leadership can give the department a fresh start and a blank slate to implement reforms and help all citizens feel protected.

It is not hard, it will just take some courage.

Councilwoman frances akridge said a town hall will take place next week to discuss the partnership between police and the public the protest is set to start at 5:30.

Police say they will work with organizers to allow them to protest for a certain amount of time.

But once that time is up, the protest will need to end.

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