Originally published December 27 2005
Miami police to use police state tactics; will conduct illegal detainment of civilians under guise of anti-terrorism
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Deputy Police Chief Frank Fernandez spoke to the media about a new counterterrorism program that the Miami PD will conduct with plainclothes officers and uniformed officers handling surveillance operations.
Police are planning "in-your-face" shows of force in public places, saying the random, high-profile security operations will keep terrorists guessing about where officers might be next.
Howard Simon, executive director of ACLU of Florida, said the Miami initiative appears aimed at ensuring that people's rights are not violated.
Police Chief John Timoney said there was no specific, credible threat of an imminent terror attack in Miami.
Timoney said 14 of the 19 hijackers who took part in the Sept. 11 attacks lived in South Florida at various times and that other alleged terror cells have operated in the area.
Mary Ann Viverette, president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, said the Miami program is similar to those used for years during the holiday season to deter criminals at busy places such as shopping malls.
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