OFF THE WIRE
The American Biker Culture Center held its first “Documenting Unjust
Police Aggression” Symposium Sunday, May 19th at Dino Petrocelli’s
Photography Studio in Albany, NY before an attendance of over 30 bikers
and motorcyclists from various clubs. Hosted
by Hold Our Own Destiny MC and sponsored by TheRabinLawFirm, B.A.D.,
Boozefighters MC Northeast NY, Steve’s Custom Jewelry & Repair,
Adirondack Seafood Co., PopsMediaPro.com and The Final Ride w/Curt
Byrnes – the event displayed ways in which to document and record unjust
police aggression during improper/bias and unjust profiling motorcycle
stops. The
event featured a “know your rights” legal presentation and question and
answer session with motorcycle attorney and co-founder of the
Center, Ben Rabin of Rabin Law Firm, Mike “Large” Constable on being
aware as to NOT OPEN saddlebags,etc., presentation on available press
and media by Lisa Petrocelli and Hank McGrath, Constitutional Right to
document unjust police aggression by Mike Willig, Camera and action
video presentations (courtesy of “Boogie”) by Harold Bryant of
popsmediapro.com , Hank McGrath and John Kalament of Rolling Pride MC –
showing various miniature camera devices and ways in which to operate
while on motorcycle. Local biker actor, John Bard, also made an
appearance in support of the event.
The event was filmed using an actual GO Pro camera which was also
viewed on a smartphone as the event was taking place…to show as an
example. Bikers were encouraged to help defend their rights while
obtaining stats and documentation at the Center to be used in defense of
biker rights.
The symposium ended with a great spaghetti dinner prepared by Lisa
Petrocelli for all who attended. More D.U.P.A. events will be made
available to the biker community by the American Biker Culture Center
throughout the year and will be announced.bout these ads