Chicago Code Blue Cancels Rally Planned for Morgan Park Police Station 22nd District Commander Mark Harmon shunned the idea because it would inflame the black community
MORGAN PARK — The organizer of a pro-police rally in Morgan Park maintained he had the best intentions in planning the event, even though he decided on Thursday to call it off.
Gary Snow is the man behind Chicago Code Blue, an organization that defines itself as a "non-profit coalition of law enforcement supporters." A rally had been planned for nearly a month outside of the Morgan Park Police District station, he said.
But the event that was set for Saturday at 1900 W. Monterey Ave. was canceled after Chicago Police Cmdr. Mark Harmon expressed concerns. He worried that the gathering could draw a counter protest, which could lead to confrontation.
He also said the rally suffered from poor timing, as his officers were preparing for the South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 13. Harmon further maintained that his district already enjoyed the highest satisfaction rating throughout the city and that such support might be more needed elsewhere.
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