Posted on 07/01/2008 2:32:13 AM PDT by gr8eman
"Hundreds" of FBI agents will be in Denver during the Democratic National Convention, according to James Davis, the FBI special agent in charge of the Denver field division that oversees Colorado and Wyoming.
The FBI is "responsible for gathering intelligence on, primarily terrorist activity, any possible terrorist activity with regard to the convention, and make sure we get that intelligence to our partner agencies so they can be prepared," according to a "Colorado Matters" interview that aired today on Colorado Public Radio. The audio is available here.
Davis also said that, "We don't have any information right now about any credible threat to the convention on a terrorist level."
Host Ryan Warner asked about the number of additional FBI agents that will be in town.
"I don't want to say exactly how many, but I can tell you that it's in the hundreds," replied Davis.
He also said that, "Primarily, the folks we have coming in are here to respond to an incident that rises to our jurisdiction."
WARNER: "What would that be?"
DAVIS: "Like a terrorist attack."
WARNER: "O.K. So it's pro-active in many ways, having that many men and women here?"
DAVIS: "It is. I'm comfortable in saying that I would be very happy if they went home without ever doing anything."
Earlier in the interview, regarding the possibility of disruptive protests at the convention, Davis said the FBI is looking at "tactics and groups similar to what we've seen in conventions in the past and other major meetings" such as "blockage of streets and attempts to disrupt traffic flows, that sort of thing."
Davis would not say whether undercover FBI agents have joined protests groups or attended their meetings.
More generally, Davis acknowledged the possibility the convention could draw criminal activity - and that law enforcement partner agencies were aware of that.
"Criminals are smart enough to recognize that law enforcement is going to be very busy during that time. General crimes, things that occur regularly, are more attractive - I think - to criminals at that time when they know that police are going to be heavily otherwise occupied."
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “...gathering intelligence...”
OPINION: Good.
To be perfectly honest, gr9eman, yes, I do...
I keep thinking about all of the fraudulent cries of "racism" and faked acts of persecution the left has staged. Why should their behavior at the convention be any different? Why not stage a massive racist act against Obama at the convention and blame it on the opposition (funny, being that their own party is home to much of Obama's opposition.)
I do feel it's a very realistic concern to watch the actions of the radical leftists during the convention. Whether it's actual protest or "staged" protest in an attempt to gain national sympathy, there is a vested interest in surveillance for national security reasons.
A bit off topic:
http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_9725077
“DENVER AND THE WEST
Terror watch uses local eyes 181 TRAINED IN COLO.”
By Bruce Finley
The Denver Post
Article Last Updated: 06/28/2008 08:16:02 PM MDT
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “In Colorado, TLO training began last year, with FBI assistance. A three-day seminar presented material on how to recognize and stop suicide bombers and included discussion of civil liberties.”
I am actually glad that they will be there. Keep a good eye on the crazies, of which there will likely be many. There are a lot of landmarks in Denver, one of my alltime favorites is the Brown Palace Hotel. I would be sick if anything happened to it because of some loony left riot.
Recreate68.org. Nuff said.
Isn’t it odd that stuff like this is never necessary for conservative political functions?
[excepting protection against liberal protesters]
Has there ever been a mass beating or hosing of “rowdy Republicans”?
From that site:
“Puppet Making
Posted on June 30th, 2008 by admin
Two sessions have been scheduled for making giant puppets for the DNC. All necessary puppet-making materials will be supplied, as will instructional materials. Bring drinks, snacks, and creativity; wear clothing you don’t mind having covered in papier mache and paint.”
Oh yeah.
That’ll change the world.
Nothing makes people take you seriously like giant puppets.
“What a waste of taxpayers money. Do they really think “terrorists” will blow up their own teammates?”
WE HAVE A WINNER!
Is there a corresponding story about the R convention? Why does only the D convention count?
While in Denver I wonder if the F.B.I. B.A.T.F. or other U.S. govt. agencies are going to shoot lawful protesters or maybe frame some for crimes they didn’t commit?
Both agencies have a history of both.
Oh for pete sakes.
You forgot your sarcasm alert.
I suspect it is more like Iraq and the increased conecntration of Al Qaida after the war began. Denven will become a rich source of criminal scum once the RATS hit town for their convention.
In fact, FBI probably never needs to even leave the convention center to make major arrests.
That would suck...having to sit through all of those Dim strategy meetings...
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