SHORT THREAD:
The LITERAL cost of the US Capitol riots. I spotted this in a report from the DC Police Department to the DC Council ====>
The LITERAL cost of the US Capitol riots. I spotted this in a report from the DC Police Department to the DC Council ====>
DC Police needed to buy more pepper spray and tear gas. And a LOT of it!
Yes.... this is one reason why ===>
Yes.... this is one reason why ===>
I asked DC police about the ten-fold increase from 2019
DC Police: "The increase in acquisition of OC Spray reflects both the increased occurrence of rioting so far this year (including Jan 6), as well as general preparations for possible civil disturbance the rest of the year"
DC Police: "The increase in acquisition of OC Spray reflects both the increased occurrence of rioting so far this year (including Jan 6), as well as general preparations for possible civil disturbance the rest of the year"
Obviously... this is not much money in a huge budget. But ... it struck me as sad. And it's an indication of the severity and horror of Jan 6
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