Final Report: Independent Review of the 2017 Protest Events in Charlottesville, Virginia, 2017

Access and use

Location of collection:
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
200 Second Street, NE
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (434) 296-1492

Summary

Extent:
1 folder
Creator:
Hunton and Williams
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This report examines three protest events that occurred in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2017 to identify flaws in law enforcement response and offer recommendations to improve policing operations at future events. The report offers four recommendations: better preparation for civil disturbance, effective management of protest events, changes in law, and restoring faith in government

Biographical / historical:

During the summer of 2017 three protest events occurred in Charlottesville, Virginia over the city's decision to remove the Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson statues. The final protest, known as the Unite the Right Rally, occurred on August 12 and culminated in the killing of Heather Heyer and the injuring of dozens more in a car attack on 4th street.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Kay Slaughter, December 2023
Physical location:
Archive room file cabinet
Physical description:
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