Feb. 11 – R U Detaining Me Or Am I Free To Go

The purpose of this interactive program is to minimize frustration and stress by educating the public about how basic Bill of Rights protections apply during encounters with law enforcement.

Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: UMES SSC Theatre
Sponsors: UMES NAACP, UMES Counseling Services, Princess Anne Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., UMES MADE
Presenter: Reverend Andrew Turner – Coordinator of Safe Schools & Former Police Officer
Moderator: Mrs. Lenita Wesson – Host of Good News Delmarva & Anchor WMDTV 47 News
Time Keeper:
Panel: Reverend Andrew Turner, Dr. Kirkland Hall – UMES NAACP Advisor, Ms. Anderson –
UMES Faculty, Dr. Barrett-Gaines – UMES Faculty, Dionte’ Salvi – Mr. UMES, Ericka
Gregory – Miss UMES, UMES Police Chief Ernest J. Leatherbury, Jr.
Outlines
1. Welcome – Dr. Juilette Bell – President of UMES (5 Mins.)
2. Introduction of the Presenter & Moderator – Kiana Harris and Mia Paris (5 Mins.)
3. Presenter – Reverend Andrew Turner (15 Mins.) (Introduce the video)
4. Watch Video – (30 Mins.)
5. Summary & Interactive discussion of video / Tips on what to do if stopped by law enforcement – Rev Turner (15 Mins.)
6. Panel Discussion (question/answer) – Mrs. Wesson (30 Mins.)
7. Closing Remarks – Dr. Kirkland Hall – Advisor of UMES NAACP (5 Mins.)
Supplies
1. Bottled Water for 200 people
2. Popcorn for 200 people
3. Certificates for Presenter, Panel and Moderator