The New York City Police Department announced on Thursday it plans to introduce an anti-terror strike force armed with rifles and machine guns, television station WCBS reported.
The force will be “designed for dealing with events like our recent protests, or incidents like Mumbai or what just happened in Paris,” Police Commissioner Bill Bratton said, according to the television station.
Officers in the unit will “be equipped with all the extra heavy protective gear, with the long rifles and machine guns — unfortunately sometimes necessary in these instances,” Bratton added.
The NYPD will introduce the strike force in a pilot program in Manhattan and Queens, Capital New York reported.
Sooo . . . a SWAT team with a better tree fort?
with the long rifles and machine guns — unfortunately sometimes necessary in these instances,” Bratton added.
what the fuck is he talking about – and he referenced the recent protests. so… bratton sounds like he’d approve use of machine guns at routine demonstrations. there was no rampaging, with storefronts being broken; pedestrians being attacked; this is a big escalation in personal weaponry. the nypd already has its own tanks. ray kelly used to brag how he had his own military force – waterways/airways/ground all have their own divisions.
IF they keep the gear locked in a compartment in the vehicle, IF they remember NOT to leave the door open and keys in ignition of such vehicle - it’s not a half bad idea
The force will be “designed for dealing with events like our recent protests,
WHAT THE F*Ck???!!!
Peaceful protests, act of terror, another act of terror… One of these things is not like the other?