Quote:
Originally posted by mu_agd
...but at the same time i expected it, since have the city's streets were shut down and the riot cops were out in full force again.
|
A few years ago, prior to a Bronco's Superbowl win, we media types were having a meeting at the Denver Cop Shop to talk about pool and unilateral coverage for the welcome home parade and celebration.
The meeting just ahead in the same room -- which ran over a little -- was contingency planning for potential rioting or violence following the game.
They (the police brass) were doing a quick recount of where they would have command posts and where their reaction units would be and how they expected the crowds to react and where the hotspots and movement would be.
It was amazing. Listening to radio reports and watching TV coverage after the game -- they were
exactly right. Almost scary.