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RNC INTELLIGENCE SITUATION REPORT 08-31 0700 hours FINAL REPORT The following is a synopsis of reported activities and relevant responses covering the period of 08/30/2004 1700 hours through 08/31/2004 0700 hours. SAFETY ALERT • It has been reported that 4 to 5 out of town males, described as anarchists, reportedly from North Carolina, were observed practicing techniques of escape from police restraints. • Activist media sites have posted information regarding identifying plain clothed police officers. (Color coded hospital type wristbands) o NOTE- In recent protest incidents, plain clothed police officers have been confronted by protestors and subsequently injured. • Activists have recently considered the use of diversionary tactics to drain the resources of Law Enforcement and compliment spontaneous acts of civil disobedience. o Possible examples of such tactics could include: n False 911 reports (hand grenades inside a corporate chain department store, i.e. Old Navy, Gap, Starbucks, McDonalds, etc.) Release of a live animal(s) in the above locations. Law Enforcement Sensitive Not for public release. This document is for official use only. Limit dissemination to law enforcement personnel and designated local, state, federal and military officials with a need to know. This product should NOT be placed on any Internet router outside your agency. This document and/or any portion of this document can not be reproduced copied or edited in. writing or in verbal form without the express permission of the Republican National Convention Fusion Center. Page 1 of 15 ATTORNEYS-EYES ONLY Pursuant To Confidential and Subject to Protective 000103024 January 12 , 2007 Order Order (USDC SDNY) TODAY'S EVENTS • "CrimeThink" anarchist group possible civil disobedience today, at the following times and locations: o 0730 hours, participants plan to "confront the Police Lines at Wall Street" o 1130 hours, participants plan to conduct a demonstration in Columbus Park" o 1200 hours, return to "financial district to throw marbles and fabric yarn in the street to disrupt/delay traffic." o 1800 hours, "August 31St Party Block" contingent to "reclaim the streets of midtown." o 1900 hours, to join "consensus of groups to rush the Police at Madison Square Garden." NOTE- This group is prone to violent protest activity. The reported leader of the Midwest contingent of this group was arrested prior to traveling to NYC for RNC protest activity, further creating potential for violent actions. "A31-Coalition/War Resistors League possible civil disobedience, today at the following times and locations: o 0600 to 1000 hours, in the vicinity of Wall Street/Financial District o 0730 hours, activists will board the #6 train Union Square Park to distribute information regarding locations for direct action. o 0930 hours, at Tavern on the Green, located at Central Park at West 67th Street. This event will reportedly be targeted by Bike Bloc. o 1500 to 1600 hours, in the vicinity of the World Trade Center. o 1600 to 1900 hours at the following locations: n Carlyle Group, 530 Madison Avenue, or 712 5th Avenue. n Rand Corporation, located at 343 Madison Avenue. n Chevron Public Affairs, located at 230 Park Avenue. n Hummer of Manhattan, West 55th street / 11thAvenue. n Chevron Public Affairs, located at 230 Park Ave. at 45 to 46 St o 1800 to 1900 Regroup in Madison Square Park / East 23`d Street / 5th Avenue o 1900 hours in the vicinity of Madison Square Garden. NOTE - The above events are "direct action protests," therefore no information regarding number of participants is available. Law Enforcement Sensitive Not for public release. This document is for official use only. Limit dissemination to law enforcement personnel and designated local, state, federal and military officials with a need to know. This product should NOT be placed on any Internet router outside your agency. This document and/or any portion of this document can not be reproduced copied or edited in writing or in verbal form without the express permission of the Republican National Convention Fusion Center. Page 2 of 15 ATTORNEYS-EYES ONLY Pursuant To Confidential and Subject to Protective 000103025 January 12 , 2007 Order Order (USDC SDNY) "Pagan Cluster" possible civil disobedience today at the following times and locations: o 1200 hours, targeting the New York State Office of Homeland Security, 3rd located at 633 Ave. o 1800 to 1900 hours Regroup in front of NY Public Library West 42"d Street / 5th Avenue o 1900 hours, Herald Square, located at 34th Street and Broadway. NOTE - The above events are "direct action protests," therefore no information regarding number of participants is available. • "Times Up A31 Ride," today, starting at 1600 hours from Union Square Park, to the NY Public Library until approximately 1800 hours. The likely number of participants is unknown. o NOTE- This group is known to disrupt vehicular traffic at intersections. More than 250 participants were arrested in a recent "critical mass" demonstration, conducted by more than 1000 participants. • Nonviolent Direct Action Training, today, from 0930 to 1200 hours, in the yard of St. Mark's Church, located at 131 East 10th Street. The event will be hosted by Lisa Fithian's Rant Collective and will be a hands-on activist session that will help prepare activists for civil/disobedience and arrests. • Nonviolent Civil Disobedience Re-fresher, today, between 1000 and 1200 hours at Westbeth Community Room located at 55 Bethune Street. The event will be hosted by the War Resistors League and will be a "refresher" course that will help prepare activists for civil/disobedience and arrests. • Today's GOP events that are being advertised on activist websites as suggested targets of protest activity: o 1100 to 1400 hours, NY Marriott Marquis Hotel, located at 1535 Broadway, Tribute to Laura Bush o 1500 hours, St. Regis Hotel located at 2 East 55th Street, Pharmaceutical Luncheon" o 1620 to 1930 hours, Tavern on the Green, Central Park, New York Delegate Reception o 2200 to 0100 hours, "Noche," located at 1604 Broadway, American Gas Association event. Law Enforcement Sensitive Not for public release. This document is for official use only. Limit dissemination to law enforcement personnel and designated local, state, federal and military officials with a need to know. This product should NOT be placed on any Internet router outside your agency. This document and/or any portion of this document can not be reproduced copied or edited in writing or in verbal form without the express permission of the Republican National Convention Fusion Center. Page 3 of 15 ATTORNEYS-EYES ONLY Pursuant To Confidential and Subject to Protective 000103026 January 12 , 2007 Order Order (USDC SDNY) "Billionaires for Bush" to conduct spontaneous "flashmob" actions, on Tuesday, August 31St' at various times and locations. Approximately 50 persons have participated in recent events sponsored by this group. No permit has been issued. o NOTE- It is being advertised that participants of this event will be dressed in formal clothing. • RNC Youth Welcoming Committee to hold "Youth Day of Action" reportedly conducting Direct Action maneuvers throughout Manhattan today. This group supports anti-globalization movements, ending the war in Iraq, ending the militarization in schools (ROTC programs) etc. No permit has been issued. • War Resisters League to conduct "solemn march," today at approximately 1500 hours, from Church and Courtland Street (WTC site) to Union Square Park (East 17th and Broadway). The likely number of participants is unknown. No permit has been issued. • "Immigrant Rights Group" to conduct protest march , today, between 1100 and 1200 hours, from Columbus Park (Pearl to Bayard Streets) to 26 Federal Plaza. The likely number or participants is unknown. No permit was issued. • "New Jersey Anti-Racist Action" to hold march/demonstration today, between 1100 and 1200 hours, from Columbus Park -Pearl and Bayard Streets to 26 Federal Plaza. The group is protesting regarding immigrant detention issues. The likely number of participants is unknown. No permit has been issued. • Code Pink/Teias Bloc to conduct protest, today, at approximately 1600 hours at Fox News, located at 1211 6th Ave. The group is protesting media coverage of Bush Administration. Number of participants unknown and no permit has been issued. • Gays Against Bush to conduct protest, today, at 1700 hours on the N/W corner of 8th Avenue and 43` Street and then proceed to the Westin Hotel located at 270 W 43`d Street. Group will target the Missouri Delegation regarding what they feel is the state's anti-gay stance. The likely number of participants is unknown and no permit was issued. Law Enforcement Sensitive Not for public release. This document is for official use only. Limit dissemination to law enforcement personnel and designated local, state, federal and military officials with a need to know. This product should NOT be placed on any Internet router outside your agency. This document and/or any portion of this document can not be reproduced copied or edited in writing or in verbal form without the express permission of the Republican National Convention Fusion Center. Page 4 of 15 ATTORNEYS-EYES ONLY Pursuant To Confidential and Subject to Protective 000103027 January 12, 2007 Order Order (USDC SDNY) "Johnny Cash Bloc" to conduct protest, today, at approximately 1600 hours, outside Sotheby's Auction House, located at 1334 York Avenue. The likely number of participants is unknown. No permit was issued. • Live Broadcast of MSNBC in Herald Square, today, between 0700 and 1600 hours. MSNBC will be broadcasting live from Herald Square Park, located at West 34th Street and Broadway. Potential for a spontaneous direct action protest during this broadcast. No permit has been issued. • "Human Rights Campaign" to conduct press conference, today, at approximately 1000 hours, at the Warwick Hotel, located at West 54th Street and 6th Avenue.