Tampa Bay prepares for upcoming Republican National Convention 2012 security

Ray Reyes
Source: Tampa Tribune, Fla.
Police from Tampa attended the NATO summit last weekend to compare how their security plans for the Republican National Convention compared with the Windy City's strategy.

May 25--TAMPA -- Thousands marched in downtown Chicago protesting war, heading toward a convention center where President Barack Obama hosted a NATO summit.

Police dressed in riot gear stopped them and asked the crowd to disperse. The majority of the protesters left; some did not.

Then violence broke out.

A group of Tampa law enforcement officers witnessed the whole thing. They attended the summit last weekend to compare how their security plans for the Republican National Convention compared with the Windy City's strategy for the summit.

The clash between police and protesters was eye-opening, said Hillsborough County sheriff's spokesman Larry McKinnon, who attended the summit.

The confrontation started when a group of what he called "anarchists" began taunting police.

"They were prepared to engage in conflict," McKinnon said. "They were wearing gas masks and they had their own medics. They had their own videographers."

McKinnon said officers asked the crowd to disperse at the end of the march. Those who stayed started provoking police, who were dressed in riot gear. When the stragglers wouldn't leave, officers tried to remove them by force.

Some protesters hurled sticks and bottles at officers, who responded with batons. Four officers were injured, including one who was stabbed in the leg, and 45 people were arrested.

Protesters in Chicago were prepared for a confrontation, but Tampa officers said that when the GOP convention comes to town, they'll be ready, too.

"We have the resources in place," McKinnon said

http://www.officer.com/news/10721550/fla-police-got-lesson-in-crowd...

Views: 120

"Destroying the New World Order"

TOP CONTENT THIS WEEK

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE SITE!

mobile page

12160.info/m

12160 Administrators

 

Latest Activity

Doc Vega commented on Doc Vega's blog post One of Many Witnesses to the JFK Assassination Not Listed in the Warren Report
"tjdavis Thanks for your support! "
13 minutes ago
Doc Vega posted blog posts
39 minutes ago
tjdavis favorited Doc Vega's blog post One of Many Witnesses to the JFK Assassination Not Listed in the Warren Report
19 hours ago
Burbia commented on KLC's group MUSICWARS
yesterday
Doc Vega posted a blog post

The Unnerving Frequency of Disappearances on the Appalachian Trail Pt. 1

There’s another one of the cluster zones of missing persons reports that fails to render the…See More
Wednesday
cheeki kea commented on cheeki kea's photo
Thumbnail

Waste runs deep

"Make USAID - go away."
Wednesday
cheeki kea posted a photo
Wednesday
cheeki kea commented on cheeki kea's photo
Thumbnail

$ Paid Annual Leave $

"Now is the Time for American Workers to Unite! Take back the squandered taxes and demand time off…"
Monday
cheeki kea posted a photo
Monday
Burbia commented on Burbia's blog post Mystery illness strikes Russia with fever, blood symptoms, and no cure in sight.
Monday
Burbia posted a blog post

Mystery illness strikes Russia with fever, blood symptoms, and no cure in sight.

I guess releasing this bio-weapon upon Israeli neighbors would be hitting too close to home. I…See More
Monday
tjdavis posted videos
Monday
tjdavis posted a video

The Electric State | Final Trailer | Netflix

Together, robots & humans can take the whole system down. THE ELECTRIC STATE starring Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt and directed by the Russo Brothers, onl...
Sunday
Less Prone favorited Sandy's video
Mar 29
Doc Vega's 7 blog posts were featured
Mar 29
tjdavis's blog post was featured
Mar 29
Sandy posted a video

"Mommy Tells Me I'm a Girl"-Jeff Younger

Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Jeff Younger, a father who is fighting to protect his son from transitioning into a girl. Get 40% off access ...
Mar 29
tjdavis posted a video

MindWar: Full Spectrum Cognitive Dominance [Michael Aquino Analysis]

This is my analysis and my thoughts on Michael Aquino's "MindWar". This document is a must-read if you are looking to understand the psyop tactics and cognit...
Mar 28
Doc Vega posted a blog post

A Horrid Murder at Land Between the Lakes (Sasquatch?)

 Most of us hear that Sasquatch-Bigfoot are intelligent yet reclusive creatures that are closely…See More
Mar 28
Doc Vega posted blog posts
Mar 27

© 2025   Created by truth.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service

content and site copyright 12160.info 2007-2019 - all rights reserved. unless otherwise noted