State Sends Protesters Bill For Security
The state Department of General Services billed Occupy Nashville $1,045 to provide two troopers for security the night before they began arresting the protesters and clearing their encampment.
The invoice was part of a public records request to the department from The Associated Press.
Protester Dorsey Malina said she was one of a group that met with General Services Commissioner Steve Cates on Oct. 26 over their concerns about security on the plaza.
Malina said they were told they would have to pay for security. Two troopers were stationed on the plaza from 10:30 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. at $55 per hour.
General Services spokeswoman Lola Potter said the protesters were charged the same rate as anyone who requests security for an event on the plaza.
