#scanner All bikes and highway units are planning to kettle and CVN a group of 100+ teenagers at City Hall
#scanner From the Deputy Commissioner of Patrol Operations, any teens at The Clothespin (15 and Market) are being pushed down into the subway. "Anyone who doesn't move will be arrested. I don't want anyone going East or West."
#socials
from Philly Palestine Coalition:
"URGENT SUPPORT NEEDED:
Swarthmore College has locked 50+ students inside the main building. We are seeing admin act in unprecedented ways. Students are at high risk right now. Swarthmore needs numbers and support. Please, if you can, come!"
from Philly Palestine Coalition:
"URGENT SUPPORT NEEDED:
Swarthmore College has locked 50+ students inside the main building. We are seeing admin act in unprecedented ways. Students are at high risk right now. Swarthmore needs numbers and support. Please, if you can, come!"
#scanner Various Civil Affairs, Traffic, and Highway Enforcement units checking in at 1400 JFK
#scanner Civil Affairs Captain Palumbo checking in on the north apron of City Hall
#scanner About 15 "Pro-Gaza" protestors at City Hall per Civil Affairs estimate
#scanner Civil Affairs Captain Palumbo letting everyone know the plan - Strike Force bikes to lead the march, Traffic units to follow "to where I believe they are going"
#scanner Civil Affairs estimates approximately 60 people now on location at City Hall
#scanner City Hall closures going into effect, Civil Affairs assuming the march will be heading North. Estimate of 90-100 people at City Hall currently
#scanner Civil Affairs Captain Palumbo stating that he wants the units to "keep an eye on them for vandalism - not saying that's their intention, but we'll be vigilant"
#scanner Civil Affairs Captain pointing out the garage bays behind PPD HQ/PPSB and 676 ramp on 15th, sending bikes ahead to block these points if the march goes that way
#scanner Captain Palumbo hoping the protest is winding down soon, still advising to keep an eye out for vandalism
#scanner Captain Palumbo telling units to keep an eye on "Tall white male wearing all black with a black and white keffiyah and sunglasses looming around 16 and Spring Garden"
#scanner Captain Palumbo has coordinated with buillding security and they have "fortified the back entry" to prevent anyone getting into the building
#scanner Captain Palumbo requesting the individual mentioned is caught on BWC or by Audio/Visual unit "in case he does something later"
#scanner Captain Palumbo patting his troops on the back because the march went by a synagogue without anything happening to it