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By deploying police without badges, Barr threatens force without accountability
Key Excerpts from Article on Website of Washington Post
Posted: June 22nd, 2020
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/by-deploying-police-...
Attorney General William P. Barr oversaw the deployment of a show of military force in the District in response to protests in recent days. His flood the zone strategy included the use of men in military tactical gear without any markings to indicate their names or agencies where they work. He thus took a page from the dictators handbook, threatening force without any accountability. Why did these unmarked troops refuse to identify themselves when asked by journalists and protesters? Some of the mystery forces in the District were special operations teams from the Bureau of Prisons. The bureau confirmed this in a statement to NBC, saying the crisis management teams were sent to Washington and Miami at Mr. Barrs request, and carry badges but were not wearing BOP specific clothing as they are serving a broader mission.. Mr. Barr also personally authorized the clearing of peaceful protesters in Lafayette Square on Monday so President Trump could walk to his photo op at St. Johns Episcopal Church. Two U.S. Park Police officers have been put on administrative leave after video showed Australian reporter Amanda Brace and cameraman Tim Myers being assaulted while reporting live on that melee. Was Mr. Barr in control of the Park Police, too? The Justice Departments inspector general and Congress ought to seek answers. In a democracy, where law enforcement works for the people and not against them, it must be identifiable and accountable.
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