[nagdu] Re; Discrimination

[Sherrill O'Brien]

Hi Suzy and all,

As president of our NAGDU Florida affiliate, this communication from the
Stark police department is everything we hope for in a police department!
Unfortunately, so often the police simply do not know about the state laws
which make these access denials a criminal offense. Cudos to this
department!

Because of the widespread problem here in Florida of not having the police
initially on our side, FLAGDU is launching a project we're calling LEE, that
is, Law Enforcement Education. We will be asking guide dog users around the
state to help with educating their law enforcement agencies on guaranteed
state rights for guide dog users. Our vice president Merry Schoch will head
up this project.

The response from Suzy's police department is what we'd love to see in all
states' police departments, that's for sure! Thanks so much, Suzy, for
letting us all know about this. This is the ideal we wish we would all
encounter when calling in the police after an access denial.

Sherrill O'Brien


-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org]On Behalf Of Suzy And Izzy
Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2013 11:00 PM
To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
Subject: [nagdu] Re; Discrimination


Hey guys, I contacted my local police dept via facebook and they have turned
out to be a real ally. This was their reply;
Florida Statute  413.08 addresses access and accomodations to public
facilities, to include eating establishments.   I will insure that the
owners and employees involved in this incident are aware of the law and the
penalty for violating the law.  I will also attempt to have a media release
on the issue.  Thank you for bringing this issue to my attention and thank
you for trusting the Starke Police Department to defend and protect your
rights.
-Suzy & Izzy, Starke Fl

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