DHS admits to using scare tactics, to target photographers and activists
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As recent DHS bulletins prove, DHS run Fusion Centers have made job security their number one priority. Time after time we see bulletins warning Americans of possible attacks that might occur. Over the years, DHS has claimed terrorists might target shopping malls, sports stadiums, Disney the list is nearly endless.
A recent Fusion Center bulletin, warns police of “self-radicalized” actor(s), and homegrown violent extremists targeting public transportation centers.
Despite, admitting they had "no specific information regarding a threat to transportation hubs in New Jersey or New York" they insist it could happen.
Can you say job security?
Using scare tactics is nothing new with DHS. Last year, I warned everyone about DHS's dubious claim that our electric grid was under attack every 4 days. Every year, DHS claims our electric grid and water system are vulnerable to some unforeseen attack.
As recently as two years ago, DHS was accused of using more scare tactics in order to secure congressional funding.
Just, when Americans appear to be tiring of the war on terror DHS invents a "new breed of terrorism." For more info. about DHS scare tactics, read these two articles "DHS to create a new 'threat index chart' to keep Americans in fear" and "DHS uses "CAPTAIN CHAOS" and CodeRED to keep America scared."
Back, to the Fusion Center bulletin.
"The NJ ROIC currently has no specific indication of any credible specific threats to transportation facilities. However, with the rise in “self-radicalized” actor(s), and homegrown violent extremists (HVEs) influenced by ISIL and other terror groups, targeted violent attacks to any of these sectors could occur with little or no notice by an individual(s) who has not yet garnered law enforcement attention."
What they're really saying is, they want police to target activists.
Below, is an abbreviated list of "Recent Suspicious Activity" reports:
"These items are in addition or amplifying those reported in the previous Daily Threat Overviews (DTO)." Are 'DTO's' and SAR's being used to target photographers and activists?
"There are no credible threats specific to any particular transportation center or asset at this time."
After admitting for a third time, there are no threats, DHS wants police to target photographers and activists.
3/21/16, New Brunswick: Unidentified male taking panoramic video of train station intersection.
3/3/16, Garfield: Two photographs of unidentified subjects in possession of assault rifles and wearing military fatigues observed in a business.
2/26/16, Elizabeth: Unidentified subject was observed photographing airport infrastructure.
2/16/16, Bayonne: Unidentified subject was photographing Port Elizabeth and the Turnpike.
2/12/16, Linden: Unidentified suspects were observed on the New Jersey Turnpike, hanging out of the passenger side window of a vehicle with a NY registration taking photos of the oil refineries and the Newark Airport.
2/2/16, Wall: Unidentified subject observed photographing the airport.
2/1/16, Atlantic Highlands: An unidentified male subject acted strange while on board a ferry.
News flash, acting strange, conducting business in Brussels and taking pictures is not a criminal act!
Unfortunately, police harassing photographers isn't new. YouTube has over 41,000 videos of police harassing photographers and "Photography Is Not A Crime" has thousands of videos and news stories documenting police harassment.
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At what point, do people say enough is enough? Hopefully, Americans are finally beginning to see through DHS's never-ending war on terror.