Ottawa Police Deputy Chief Steve Bell says 25 per cent of trucks camped out at Ottawa protests have children living in them.
Bell also describes an incident yesterday in which OPS members were "swarmed" by protesters while trying to confiscate fuel cannisters. Investigation into the incident is pending.
Bell says police are greatly concerned about children living in trucks -- the risk of carbon monoxide fumes, cold, sanitation and noise levels. Not yet doing any enforcement re kids, will rely on guidance from Children's Aid Service.
People bringing in water in gas cans is "a layer of logistical complexity [and] a level sophistication... of this group's ability to subvert police" as they try to intercept fuel deliveries.
And @TedFriendlyGuy asks about trucks with wheels removed. Bell says it's a challenge, along with the size of the vehicles but police are planning around it. "We're going to have do some cleanup in that area" where people eventually go home.
Also, missed this earlier: Bell says police will enforce the
"important court order" issued yesterday (over truck horn noise) but will do so at their discretion.
"important court order" issued yesterday (over truck horn noise) but will do so at their discretion.
Also, Bell says OPS worked with police in Ohio in response to someone calling in fake reports to distract their response. No details on this yet. Doesn't sound like "swatting," though.
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