security notices, weeks of 7/27, 8/3

The Truth is Inside Out rally, Stop the Insanity in Olympia rally/protest, Riot Control (BLM march/rally).

Event:  The Truth is Inside Out rally
Place:    Legislative Building, North steps
Time:   100pm – no ending time
Date:   July 31, 2020
This event is to support those that are incarcerated in Washington State.
 
Event:  Stop the Insanity in Olympia rally/protest
Place:    Olympia City Hall
Time:   600pm – 700pm
Date:   July 31, 2020
This event is focused on current Olympia conditions.
 
Event:  Riot Control (BLM march/rally)
Place:    Woodruff Park, Olympia
Time:   200pm – no ending time
Date:   August 2, 2020

Information available shows this event starting at Woodruff Park in Olympia where the event is encouraging all attending to march, bike, skate, or drive a 3.2 mile route (the route information is unknown at this time). Asking for people to bring signs, banners, and be loud. They want to caravan through the neighborhoods where many council members live.
 
Nationally, there has been an increase in violence and unsafe conditions. As with any public activity, please maintain effective situational awareness and exercise caution when travelling near any area of demonstration or protest. Large, unplanned mass gatherings are unpredictable and may lead to violence.