–The City of San Luis Obispo is releasing an “after-action review” report of the response by the San Luis Obispo Police Department to a protest on June 1, 2020 to the community. The San Luis Obispo City Council along with the San Luis Obispo City Manager requested the police department to examine its response to the use of tear gas on protesters, who had entered the US 101 freeway and blocked several downtown streets. The council is expected to discuss the report at its Feb. 16 meeting; the public is invited to review the staff report and after-action report ahead of time. After action reviews are a common tool used by police agencies following a significant incident to document the response and provide a foundation for community dialog. “It’s important for the police department, the community, and the city council to fully understand all aspects of this major incident. We want to understand what made this protest different from the nearly 70 others the city supported last year, what led up to the use of tear gas, what options police leaders had when responding to the protest, and more,” said Derek Johnson, City Manager. “This report will help us all as we collectively move forward to reinforce trust, support the constitutional right to peacefully protest, and minimize the possibility that tear gas or similar tools will be used in the future,” he added.