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"these precautions are not cause for panic.

But to be abundantly cautious in making preparations for those who choose not to follow our pleas for peaceful protesting."

"the fight must not include the destruction of physical structures or properties.

This is not the time to riot this is the time to be about action through meaningful policy."

And city leaders -- adamant they are on the side of justice and peace.

"yes, black lives matter.

And as your city council president, feel confident in knowing that this city council is working on your behalf.

So that every resident truly believes this city is for them."

And from sidewalk chalk outside the ford center and the protest at the four freedoms monument itl be a busy saturday in evansville for those wanting to make their voices heard.

Reporting in evansville marisa patwa -- 44news.

A touching moment here air 44 was over at the old roberts stadium lot this afternoon when officers gathered in their squad cars-- departments from-- several local agencies-- turning on their lights-- sending a message for peaceful protesters today-- that local law enforcement stands behind the message shared by protesters-- in honoring george floyd and others new at five --- fears are growing tonight -- that weekend protest could turn unruly.

44news reporter erran huber joins us live from downtown evansville -- where business owners are boarding up.

Wee taking a live look tonight at the civic center where barricades are stretching out.

There are the latest signs of heightened concern of civil unrest across the tri state.

A boarded up building on third street.

Barricades at the civic center.