Despite the threatening weather, around 50 people attended the October 22, 2009 March against police brutality in downtown Pensacola.  The recent death of Victor Steen a few weeks earlier fueled the protesters who rallied against the Pensacola Police Department’s decision to bring Officer Jerald Ard back from paid administrative leave.  While the investigation into Officer Ard’s conduct is ongoing, various members of Steen’s family attended the protest.  Along with other local supporters, they marched the mile and a half to the City Council meeting to express their disdain for Ard’s return.  Many protesters donned signs, drums, noise-makers, and T-shirts memorializing Victor Steen.  Singing chants as they made their way to City Hall, the protesters were met by passing motorists who blew their horns and gave “thumbs up” signs of support.  The group plans to march each time the City Council meets, every 2nd Thursday, until Officer Ard is terminated from the Pensacola Police Department.