Selma Police Department and residents gather for unity march

Saturday, June 20, 2020
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Dozens of people took to the streets of Selma this morning for a unity march through downtown

Central Valley Allies for Change set up the event in coordination with the Selma Police Department.
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Officers blocked off streets to help keep everyone safe.

Police Chief Joseph Gomez attended the march and took a knee for George Floyd.

He also spoke about the use of force and the changes he believes should be made.
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"See people for who they are, they're humans, we're here to bring awareness to humanity," says Sirina Resendez.

"Really good feeling to be a part of this," Gomez said. "The people that are here today really care about changing America and police reform which we need. Today, what I spoke about was use of force."



Gomez says in his short time as Selma Police Chie,f he has not seen excessive use of force from the department.
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