Brookfield Police Asked To Cancel Pro-Police Rally

BROOKFIELD, WI — A rally in support of Brookfield police that was originally planned for last Sunday was canceled after local authorities asked organizers not to hold the event, according to city officials.

According to Brookfield Common Council minutes from Tuesday's meeting, Brookfield Mayor Steven Ponto said he was contacted by Brookfield Police Chief Daniel Tushaus about a proposed rally on Sunday outside the police department.

The rally, originally called the "Defend the Police" rally was originally scheduled to form at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 14 in front of the Brookfield police department.

Patch reached out to the apparent organizers of the event, the Republican Party of Waukesha County on Facebook, though did not hear back.

"Join Wisconsin Trump Victory this Sunday, June 14, at 3:00pm in Brookfield for a 'Defend the Police Demonstration.' Supporters of President Trump will be coming together on June 14 to show our support and appreciation for their service to our community," organizers wrote on the original Facebook event post. "Join us for our Defend the Police Demonstration during our National Weekend of Action to show your thanks and support of our men and women in law enforcement."

According to meeting documents from Tuesday, Tushaus said his police department did not want a rally, and asked for the mayor's help. The mayor reportedly contacted one of the people in charge of hosting the event, saying he expressed appreciation for the intended support, but relayed that the police department would prefer there not be a rally.

The rally was subsequently canceled by event organizers at the request of the police department, according to meeting documents from Tuesday.

Patch has reached out to Mayor Steve Ponto, but has yet to hear back regarding this story.