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Wilmington University Presents "KNOW YOUR RIGHTS" Forum on May 28
Community open forum will promote dialogue regarding law enforcement and understanding citizen rights and responsibilities.
On Thursday, May 28, Wilmington University College of Social and Behavioral Sciences will present "Know Your Rights," a forum for understanding each citizen's rights and responsibilities, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, in the Pratt Student Center on the New Castle campus. The University's Criminal Justice Program will sponsor the event.
This event is free and the public is encouraged to attend. No registration is required and free parking is available on campus. Light refreshments will be served.
Wilmington University presents this community forum as a way to promote open dialogue about the rights and responsibilities every citizen has - or does not have - when dealing with situations where law enforcement is present.
The forum will be moderated by William Chapman, Wilmington University Constable and retired Delaware State Police Trooper, with the objective of increased awareness and understanding within the community.
“Our goal is to get individuals to understand what the police are trying to accomplish in neighborhoods while performing their duties,” said Chapman. “Hopefully, this dialogue will also increase awareness and understanding of citizens' responsibilities and rights in these situations and help to eliminate the distrust between the community and police.”
The discussion will include the expectations of both the police and citizens during encounters with law enforcement from being stopped for questioning to detainment and possible arrest.
For more information contact Sherry Wilson, Assistant Chair of the Criminal Justice Program at: sherry.l.wilson@wilmu.edu.
About Wilmington University
Wilmington University is a private, nonprofit institution committed to providing flexible, career-oriented, traditional and online associate, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs. Ranked as the second fastest growing doctoral institution in America 2002 – 2012 by The Almanac of The Chronicle of Higher Education, affordable tuition, academic excellence and individualized attention are hallmarks of the University that enable greater student success in their chosen careers. For more information, contact Wilmington University at 302-356-INFO (4636), via email at infocenter@wilmu.edu, or visit our website: www.wilmu.edu.
