Uncle Sam Will Be Watching Anti-War Protesters
Police To Use Surveillance Cameras
POSTED: 1:09 p.m. EST January 17, 2003
UPDATED: 1:22 p.m. EST January 17, 2003
WASHINGTON -- Police in Washington, D.C. plan to deploy surveillence cameras during massive anti-war protests planned for this weekend.
Authorities said extra cameras will be added to the existing network of 14 lenses. The cameras will be situated at Farragut Square, Malcom X Park, Dupont Circle, the Marine Barracks as well as 8th and Eye Streets, Southeast.
They'll also be keeping an eye on the crowd along the protest route from the U.S. Capitol to the Washington Navy Yard.
And, when the anti-war demonstrators take to the streets, they'll be marching beside police officers.
Organizers of the major protests have met with D.C. police, U.S. Park Police and the Secret Service.
Many of the events are officially permitted near the U.S. Capitol, the White House and the Washington Navy Yard. Even acts of civil disobedience have been tailored to fit the region's unique security concerns.
Sgt. Scott Fear of the U.S. Park Police said Sunday's demonstration outside the White House will involve people committed to breaking the law as a political statement.
Fear said police plan to make arrests when that happens.
Brian Becker, a protest organizer, said this weekend will mark the beginning of large and ongoing protests against what he calls "a war for big oil."
Becker and other activists plan to lead tens of thousands of demonstrators in the march from the National Mall to the Washington Navy Yard.
Although a group identified as International ANSWER has a permit for up to 30,000 demonstrators, organizers said hundreds of thousands will protest in the District and in cities around the world.
Members of the anti-war movement plan additional demonstrations on Sunday and in the weeks ahead. The week of Feb. 13, students on college and high school campuses are expected to gear up for two weeks of protests.
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Authorities said extra cameras will be added to the existing network of 14 lenses. The cameras will be situated at Farragut Square, Malcom X Park, Dupont Circle, the Marine Barracks as well as 8th and Eye Streets, Southeast.
They'll also be keeping an eye on the crowd along the protest route from the U.S. Capitol to the Washington Navy Yard.
And, when the anti-war demonstrators take to the streets, they'll be marching beside police officers.
Organizers of the major protests have met with D.C. police, U.S. Park Police and the Secret Service.
Many of the events are officially permitted near the U.S. Capitol, the White House and the Washington Navy Yard. Even acts of civil disobedience have been tailored to fit the region's unique security concerns.
Sgt. Scott Fear of the U.S. Park Police said Sunday's demonstration outside the White House will involve people committed to breaking the law as a political statement.
Fear said police plan to make arrests when that happens.
Brian Becker, a protest organizer, said this weekend will mark the beginning of large and ongoing protests against what he calls "a war for big oil."
Becker and other activists plan to lead tens of thousands of demonstrators in the march from the National Mall to the Washington Navy Yard.
Although a group identified as International ANSWER has a permit for up to 30,000 demonstrators, organizers said hundreds of thousands will protest in the District and in cities around the world.
Members of the anti-war movement plan additional demonstrations on Sunday and in the weeks ahead. The week of Feb. 13, students on college and high school campuses are expected to gear up for two weeks of protests.
Road Closings and Parking Restrictions Copyright 2003 by nbc4.com. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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