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A MILLION people are expected to flock to Barack Obama’s election party tonight in Chicago — sparking fears of gang violence. Police chiefs cancelled leave and fear a riot if the result upsets the crowd. Just 65,000 people will be allowed inside the security cordon at the city’s Grant Park. But hundreds of thousands more are likely to flock outside. Chicago’s former top cop Paul Huebl warned: “There are 7,000 gang members and they aren’t going to miss an opportunity like this. Police officers will be outnumbered and outgunned.” But Mayor Richard Daley urged locals to join the party, saying: “It’ll be wonderful.”
Originally posted by Karlhungis
It certainly will be a wild 24 hours. Is that a credible source though? Isn't the sun a tabloid?
Originally posted by Karlhungis
It certainly will be a wild 24 hours. Is that a credible source though? Isn't the sun a tabloid?
TOLEDO, OHIO -- Toledo police are gearing up for possible "Civil unrest" during and after tomorrow's elections. In an internal memo obtained exclusively by NBC 24 News, officers are ordered to "Have their riot equipment with them Tuesday and Wednesday". Police chief Mike Navarre confirms, officers will have gear similar to the equipment they used during the 2005 race riots. "They have been asked to have their helmets and their gas masks available tomorrow and Wednesday.", Navarre says, "That's the equipment they would not normally carry with them on a normal day". Navarre also says, officers will not be stationed at individual polling stations. But the memo says otherwise. It reads, "On Tuesday, units shall be directed to patrol the polling locations".
Originally posted by TheAgentNineteen
Oh yeah, and if there is a riot, do not complain if the Police start busting some heads. In situations like that, the Authorities actually need to be aggressive and heavy-handed; so as to quell individual outbreaks of violence before they become a full-fledged riot.
Originally posted by Karlhungis
Is that a credible source though? Isn't the sun a tabloid?
Originally posted by Karlhungis
It certainly will be a wild 24 hours. Is that a credible source though? Isn't the sun a tabloid?
Originally posted by TheAgentNineteen
Oh yeah, and if there is a riot, do not complain if the Police start busting some heads. In situations like that, the Authorities actually need to be aggressive and heavy-handed; so as to quell individual outbreaks of violence before they become a full-fledged riot.
The order instructs officers to "familiarize themselves with mass arrest procedures." Some gang, tactical and quick response saturation teams will wear battle dress uniforms. And according to this internal memo, tear gas teams and special weapons units will be ready to go.