In Ferguson, Tactics Set for Grand Jury Decision in Michael Brown Case

New York Times ^ | November 17, 2014 | By JOHN ELIGON, JULIE BOSMAN and MONICA DAVEY

[Oldeconomybuyer]

Since August, a disparate array of demonstrators — some from longstanding organizations, others from new groups with names like Hands Up United and Lost Voices — has been drawn here to protest not just the shooting of Mr. Brown, but also the broader issues of racial profiling and police conduct.

Now, with the grand jury’s decision expected in the coming days, the groups are preparing with intricate precision to protest the no-indictment vote most consider inevitable. Organizers are outlining “rules of engagement” for dealing with the police, circulating long lists of equipment, including bandages and shatterproof goggles, and establishing “safe spaces” where protesters can escape the cold — or the tear gas.

At least one group has said on Twitter that it was offering a reward for information on the whereabouts of the officer, Darren Wilson, and, at another point, that it was “restocking on 7.62 & 9 mm ammo.” Law enforcement authorities said they would not discuss individual groups, but that they were “constantly looking,” at several groups, according to Brian Schellman of the St. Louis County Police, “trying to separate the rhetoric from the actual threats.”

[BunnySlippers]

Looks like a long siege.

[Logical me]

The rioters, blacks, are coming equipped for war. Lets give it to them.

[Don Corleone]

Release the info late at night on a Friday just like the weekend news dumps of the administration. IOW catch the protesters when they are not ready.

[wrench]

Any bets on seeing some of those new area denial weapons?

The giant sound generators mounted on APCs.

[stephenjohnbanker]

Funny........Obama getting blacks all worked up, so when he drops amnesty on us (which REALLY hurts blacks)they won’t even be paying attention.

[Tilted Irish Kilt]

Oldeconomybuyer:" Organizers are outlining “rules of engagement” for dealing with the police .."

What ?
They think they are in Afghanistan with 'rules of engagement' for the police too ?
And 'rules of engagement' for the protestors. Sounds like they are going to war , considering the leaders just met with Obama ,..clandestinely on 11/05/14 .

[MeshugeMikey]

well I dunno.. given that the rioters will have Al Cavemouth Sharpton at thier disposal..../....

[GrandJediMasterYoda]

[onyx]

You’re precisely right!

[Paladin2]

Apparently Bammy had the leaders @ The Hut for a strategery Session.....

[1Old Pro]

The media can’t wait to defend the illegal activities.

[DonaldC]

“Apparently Bammy had the leaders @ The Hut for a strategery Session.....”

If this is true then the blood will be on his hands.

[JPG]

fta: ...the protests grew violent. Stores were looted, and the police said demonstrators threw gasoline bombs and tried to set fires... Protesters said the police response was an overreaction to just a few in the otherwise peaceful crowd.

[MeshugeMikey]

[DCBryan1]

Oh...we don't have time for that stuff. Just shoot them and be done with it:

[DonaldC]

I love that graphic! LOL

[morphing libertarian]

Bkmrk

[DaveA37]

“Organizers are outlining “rules of engagement”.

“Organizers” DO NOT, repeat DO NOT set the rules for ANYTHING. You break the law and you pay the consequences.

[NorthMountain]

See the dude with the red fez in the background?

He’s the professional agitator.