SOC326H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Kettling, Situation Two, Black Bloc
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Pre-speech zones don"t encounter much opposition from police. Those who go outside of this are considered illegitimate. National level security level agencies, construct the level of threat. Police focus on those who fit the anarchist role. The send of threat is made up through intelligence analysis and police are trained to recognize this threat and prevent it. Intelligence plays a big role, key indicators: propensity towards violence, black clothing. 3 hours of training outlined mandate, tactical and incident response. Everyone was allowed to protest but be mindful of trouble makers . Protestors are there to be heard but anarchists are not. Black block, temp. collection of anarchists (mid teens, early 20"s) Some but not all will dress in black, identifier to generate solidarity among members. Often wear safety equipment to protect themselves against lawful removal. Attempt to bait verbal and physical altercation.
