Boston police warn officers of threats by gang members to target cops

[lovuian]

http://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_coverage/2016/07/boston_police_warn_officers_of_threats_by_gang_members_to_target_cops


Boston police are warning department members of threats by gang members to target cops and urging officers to "use caution when coming to and from district stations."

"There is increased hostility toward law enforcement with a number of known and active Boston gang members posting public threats and calls to target police officers for violence," the warning to city cops authored by the Boston Regional Intelligence Center reads. "At least one post suggested that individuals follow officers home from the stations. At this time, it is unknown if these threats are credible, but officers should use caution when coming to and from district stations."


It sounds like all police departments are on red alert all over the country

[morningfog]

1. What could possibly go wrong?

This situation is just getting worse. The last thing we need is to increase cop anxiety with respect to young black men.

[Agschmid]

2. There really aren't that many POC here, but yes this will just increase the stress level.