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Notes on SPD vs. PPB, a mini essay. Much like protesters SPD and PPB rely on diversity of tactics, that’s where the similarities end (don’t worry readers).
- PPB relies on intimidation tactics. They believe their presence is scary DHS they want you to too.
- PPB relies on intimidation tactics. They believe their presence is scary DHS they want you to too.
This is largely due to their anonymity, I believe.
- SPD knows everyone is aware of who they are. Their anonymity is blown and they cannot rely on that tactic alone.
- PPB is extremely hands on. They punch, grab, shove, etc.
- SPD likes to use an instrument (bike/truncheon)
- SPD knows everyone is aware of who they are. Their anonymity is blown and they cannot rely on that tactic alone.
- PPB is extremely hands on. They punch, grab, shove, etc.
- SPD likes to use an instrument (bike/truncheon)
- PPB knows when to stay silent to avoid stepping in it for the most part. Portland has a few chatty ones that get them into trouble, but they are few.
- SPD heckles SO MUCH. PPB is unprofessional for their brutality, SPD is unprofessional STARTING with their mouths
- SPD heckles SO MUCH. PPB is unprofessional for their brutality, SPD is unprofessional STARTING with their mouths
I have to admit I even lot my temper tonight, and it’s well known I don’t heckle cops. But I felt so egged on. Took me right back to high school. While I’ve felt plenty of rage the last few months, I was surprised to feel that KIND of rage.
- PPB is a fan of the press corral. SPD will straight up make press go around the block, completely obscuring view for SEVERAL minutes. Their disbursal orders count for EVERYONE, even legal observers.
- Fully geared up riot cops are not seen that often in Seattle. Bike cops do the heavy lifting. PPB RRT does nothing out of armor.
