YPSILANTI, MI - Knowing your rights when encountering police is the focus of a program Thursday, May 18, by the Vanzetti Hamilton Bar Association.

Scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. at RCCG Mountain of the Lord church in Ypsilanti, the program will feature the subjects of immigration, ethnic intimidation and employment discrimination.

The free event, which is also being sponsored by The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, will feature a panel discussion with Ypsilanti Police Chief Tony DeGiusti, criminal defense attorney Robyn McCoy and ACLU attorney Mark Fancher, among others.

"I think that it is essential that attorneys, community leaders and law enforcement come together to educate the public on these pressing issues," McCoy said.

RCCG Mountain of the Lord church is located at 907 W. Michigan Ave.