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SUBJECT: US-CERT leadership Awareness Notice: Anonymous launches Revenge Attack
against Oakland Poli ce Department after Occupy Protest !INITIALJ
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SUBJECT : US-CERT Leadership Awareness Notice : Anonymous Launches Revenge Attack against
Oakland Police Department after Occupy Pr otest (INITIAL)
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW:
The Anonymous hacktivist group has reportedly executed a distributed a denial of service
(DDOS) attack against the Oakland Police Department ' s website according t o SC magazine.
According to SC Magazine , www . oakland pollce . com was unavailable early Thursday . The slte
was available as of Thu r sday evening .
Johnna Watson d spokeswoman for the Oakland Police Department told the
department was looking into the ma t ter .
Anonymous originally announced the att a ck via Twitter and posted contact information,
schedules , badge numbers , and a dditional information of Oakland police officer s on
Pastebin . " The time has come to retaliate against Oakland police via all non - violent
means , beginning with ' doxing ' of individual officers and particularly higher- ups involved
in the depa r tment ' s conduct of late".
Anonymous ' operation, dubbed "OpUprise." comes in resp onse to Tuesday night ' s police
a ction a demonstration organized to protest the clear10g of an encampment where
Occupy Oakland membe r s had bee n staying .
Hackers have also targeted bankers, former U. S . Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin , and an on
duty New York police officer . They have also threatened to take down the fox News website
over its ongoing covera ge o f the protests .
DHS ROLE :
has reached out to the fBI and MS - JSAC . MS- ISAC responded that all posts appear to
contain publicly available information such as phone numbers , officer names . and badge
n umbers . !-1S-rSAC leadership will fur t her review to determine the PTT status of this
information and 'Nhe'Lher PII na'Lification is required.
I NTERAGENCY / PRIVATE SECTOR ROLE :
US- CERT received notification from MS-ISAC that, as of this time . MS- ISAC has not
concluded that any PII was posted to Pastebi n.
PRESS ACTIVIT'f:
Mu l t i ple open source reports .
SOURCE: :
http : //www . scmagazineus . com/anonymous- downs - oakland-police- site-after- vi
olence/articieI2l5433/
http : //news . c net . com/8301-27080
lice- after- occupy- protestl -

ous-enact-revenge-dttack- fo r -oa kland- pol ice-acts - of - brutality . htm
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Ortman, Chris
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Subject: US-CERT Leadership Awareness Notice: AntiSec Releases Compromised Law Enforcement
Data [INITIAL[
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SUBJECT : US-CERT Leadership Awareness Notice : AotiSec Releases Law
Data [INITIAL)
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEt'J :
Via a post to Pastebin, Anonymous - related hacker group AntiSec claims to have compromised
data from several law enforcement groups after comprorn.lsing webser-vers of The
Tnternational Association of Ch1efs of Po11ce (IACP) , the Matri x Group wen development
group, the Boston Police Patrolmen ' s Association , and Alabama Police Department targets in
the Birmingham/Jefferson County area. AntiSec claims the were in solidarity with
the Occupy movement and the International Day of Act10n Against Po l ice Brutality {October
221 .
The Pastebin post contained the username!password and contact informat10n/PII of the CE:O
of Matrix Group . The disclosure on pastebin also contained IACP webserver database
in f ormation and a the contact list for the I ACP .
AntiSec ' s pOSt also includes webserver database information from the website of the
She r iff of Baldwin Coun ty, AL . The Sheriff ' s Office confirmed this is the second time
their site was attacked in the past week , and said one of the hackers called their office
to explain why they were attacked.
f\.ntiSec claims to have additional com,pz::omised data thilt is listed below, but have not
publicly disclosed it. They have not communicated a planned date of release of the data.
INTERNATIONAL CHIEt Ot POLICE TARGETS ;
IACP membe r ship rosters (16 , 000 names , addresses , member numbers , phone numbers, etc)
- Databases for all IACP related websites including login/password info
Interal Documents (250MB of POtS , DOCs)
Private Email List 2005-2011 and 340MB of Documents
BOSTON POLICE PATROLMEN ' S ASSOCIAT10N :
- 1000 full names and cleartex t user - supplied passwords .
ALABAMA POLICE TARGETS:
- 1000 names , ranks , addresses , phone numbers , and social security numbers for police
officers in Birmingham! Jefferson County area , as well as names and pa sswords associated
with SheriffOfBaldwio.com website
MATRIX GROUP ;
- full contact database including names , addresses , passwords for hundreds of employees
and clients , and internal development notes for intranet and clients ' portals
OHS ROLE ;
US- CERT contacted the Matrix Group for additional informat i on and offered assistance .
Matri x advised the US-C6RT that they are working with Law Enforcement (LE). US-CE:RT is
working with MS-ISAC .
INTERAGENCY / PRIVATE SECTOR ROLE :
MS - ISAC is investigating the attack on t he pOlice websites . The State of Alabama rilised
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Cyber alert level to elevated yellow due to slgnificant activity. Group
and the rnternational Association of Chiefs of Police (lACP) is working with the USSS .
PRESS ACTIVITY:
Minimal. Only two articles found as of 2200 EDT on October 21 , 2011.
SOURCE :
http : //pastebin . com/XvgYShe2
http : //www . thetechherald . com/article . php/201142/1164/AntiSec- targeting- l
aw- enforcement - in- support - of- Occupy- Wal1 - Street
http : //gawker.com/58S2297/anonymous-hacks-police-websites-and-data-to-su
pport-occupy- wall-street
DCIR 14 : A cyber or non- cyber event that affects a critical infrastructure
asset(s) or facility or newsworthy reports that do not meet a prR threshold (e.g .,
unconfirmed zero-day, pOlitical upheaval/unrest) . Cyber impact is not but the
event could pose a cyber impact and/or threat .
Warning : This document is OI!I"ICIAL to/; fOOO ) . It contains
information that may be exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act (5
U. S. C. 552) . It is to be controlled , stored, handled, transmitted, distri buted. and
disposed of in accordance with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy relating
to FOUO information and is not to be released to the public or other personnel who do not
have a valid "need-to- know" without pelor approval of an authorized DHS official.
Regards,
Officer
Operations Center
OffICIAL OMLt
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Thanks.
Chris Ortman
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Ortman, Chris
From: Davis. Robert M
Sent: Tuesday. October 18, 201112:22 PM
To: Ortman. Chris:
Cc: Colburn, Brent: Chandler, Matthew
Subject: RE: WSJ on Occupy Wall Street and FPS security posture
Checking.
From: Ortman, Chris
sent: Tuesday, PM
To: Davis, Robert
Cc: Colbum, Brent;
Subject: WSJ on Occupy Wall Street and FPS security posture
Scott/Bob,
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WSJ is asking if there has been any change in security or posture at the Federal Reserve in DC since the
Occupy Wall Street protests, and for that matter, the Federal Reserve building in NYC. Anectdotally. he
says he knows that the car barriers have been raised up (the kind t hat come up out of the street on
hydraulics), but given the Federal Reserves proximity t o the St at e Department, it could be unrelated to
the OWS protests,
Can you guys please check in with FPS?
Thanks,
Chri s Ortman
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Ortman, Chris
From:
Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2011 4-09 PM
To: Ortman, Chris
Cc: Davis, Robert M
Subject: FPS
Chris,
Heads up - an organization is planning to protest at the State Department's conference tomorrow at the Ronald
Reagan Building on the Keystone pipeline to Canada - hj t p:j
-- they' re trying to model the Occupy Wall Street
group.
It looks like some are going to spend the night at the RRB. They have a permit to stay at Freedom Plaza across
the street, but people are not allowed to sleep in the RRB or on the sidewalk out front (though the building is
open 24 hours, and 50 t hey can go inside if they go through security and can stay as long as they remain
peaceful) . If people attempt to set up camp to sleep in the building, FPS will ask them to leave and if they
refuse, they wilt be arrested (by either FPS or DC Police Department, whoever responds first) .
Below is a draft statement to have at the ready, if that happens.
let me know if this works, and if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Scott
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to physically occupy Manhattan's Wall Street on Sept. 17 In protest of various U.S. government policies.
San Francisco police arrested more than 40 protesters last month during a rowdy demonstration organized by
Anonymous that disrupted the evening commute. The group called for the demonstration after the Bay Area
Rapid Transit system shut off it cell service in San Francisco statiol1s to quell a planned protest over police
shooting on a subway platform.
"Anonymous' activities increased throughout 2011 with a number of high-profile attacks targeting bolh public and
private sector entities," one of the buitet,ns issued last month said.
Some members of the group have also calted for shutting down Facebook in November over privacy issues,
although other Anonymous followers are disavowing such an attack - underscoring just how loosely organized the
group is and how problematic it is to police.
"Anonymous insist they have no centralized operational leadership, which has been a significant hurdle for
government and law enforcement entities attempting to curb their actions," an Aug. 1 Homeland Security bulletln
noted. "With that being said, we assess with high confidence that Anonymous and associated groups Will continue
to exploit vulnerable publicly available Web servers, websites, computer networks, and other digital mformation
mediums for the foreseeable future."
Followers posting to Twitter and chatting in Internet Relay Channels insist there are no defined leaders of
Anonymous and that it's more of a philosophy than a formal club, though a small group of members do the most
organizing online.
"Anonymous is not a group, it does not have leaders, people can do ANYTHING under the flag of their country,u
wrole one of the more vocal members who asked not to be identified.
"Anything can be a threat to Nat!onal Security, really," the member said in an email interview. "Any hacker group
can be_"
The member said thai the group as a whole wasn't a national security threat, but conceded some individuals
acting as Anonynous may be considered dangerous.
OHS' latest bulletin, issued Sept. 3, warned the group has been using social media networks to urge followers
working in the financial industry to sabotage their employers' computer systems.
The OHS warning comes on the heels of several Anonymous-led protests of the Bay Area's transit agency that
led to FBI raids of 35 homes and dozens of arrests, as wei! as to the Indictment of 14 followers in JUly on felony
computer hacking charges in connection with a coordinated "denial of service attack" against Paypal' s website
last year.
Security officials said the "OOoS" attaCkS occur when a website is overwhelmed by malicious messages carried
out by thousands of fonowers, usually With eaSily downloadable software.
"Anonymous has shown through recently reported incIdents that it has members who have relatively more
advanced technical capabilities who can also marshal large numbers of willing , but less teChnical, participants for
ODoS activities." the August DHS bulletin said,
Anonymous orchestrated the crashing of Pay pal late last year after the online financial service suspended
Wikileaks' account after the website published confidential diplomatic cables and other sensitive U.S. government
inteIHgence. The group also targeted Visa, Mastercard and others for the same reason and has carried out
several other hacks during the year. Last month, for example, the group claimed responsibility for hacking a
website belonging to the Bay Area Rapid Transit agency and releasing personal information of 2,000 passengers.
"Anonymous is incredibly active," said Josh ShaUl, chief technology officer of Application Security, Inc., a New
York-based provider of database security software. It's rare to have a hacking group willing to work outside of the
shadows. These guys are quite brazen."
Anonymous emerged in 2003 from an Internet chat channel where members or9anized random Web incidents for
their own amusement. By 2008, the prankster nature of Anonymous morphed into "hacktivism," where members
sabotaged websites and leaked confidential information for political purposes,
Investigators suspect a splinter Anonymous group known as LulzSec was responsible for a June 15 denial of
service attack on the CIA's public website.
This summer, Anonymous claimed credit for hacking into a Booz Allen Hamilton website and leaking email
addresses of 90,000 U,S, mBitary personnel and hacking a Monsanto Co. website and releasing personal data of
2,500 employees.
Until July, law enforcement Officials around the world had arrested just a handful of suspected hackers thought to
be affiliated with Anonymous. But on July 19, the FBI fanned out across the United States and raided more than
35 homes. seizing dozens of computers and arrested 16 on charges that they participated in the Pay pal attack.
tn response, Anonymous said it hacked a website on Sept 1 belonging to police chiefs in Texas. The group
posted personal information such as emails about internal investigations before the site was shut down_
FBI investigators in court filings said that the raids and arrests were made from a list of 1,000 computer users that
Paypal cyber-security workers identifi ed as Ihe most active attackers. The fourteen appearing in San Jose federal
court have pleaded not guilty and were released on bail after promising not to access Twitter, Facebook and other
social media sites The DHS defines script klddies as: "Unskilled indivi duals who use scripts or programs
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developed by others to attack computer systems and networks and deface w
Most of the defendants were younger than 30. Security experts and the Department of Homeland Security say
most of Anonymous followers are so-called "SCript kiddies," young people who carry out the attacks and who are
"less skilled hackers" than the vocal group members who call for the protests and attacks.
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DHS is not actively coordinating with local law enforcement agencies and/or city governments concerning
the evictions of Occupy encampments writ large.
FPS has only been involved ;n one instance in removing protestors, in Portland, OR. FPS was assisting the
Portland Polke Bureau at the federally-owned Terry Schrunk Plaza where FPS arrested several people.
From: Shawn, Bigad
Sent: Wednesday, November
To: 'Medialnquiry@DHS.gov'
Subject: CBS NEWS MEDIA REQUEST
Hi there,
My name is Bigad Shaban and I am a correspondent with CBS News (national).
We'd like to request comment from the Department of Homeland Security concerning whether it, or any other federal
agencies, offered any kind of assistance or advice to municipalities looking to dismantle their own AntiWallstreet
Occupy" protests.
Published reports note a relationship between the federal government and cities orchestrating the removal of "Occupy
protestors" from makeshift camp sites.
http://reason.com/blogI20 11' 11' 16/obama-ad ministration-alleged! V -helped-co
Bigad Shaban I CBS News Correspondent, Newspath I I newsroom: 818.655.2510
C13S Nf:\\'S
4200 Radford Avenue

www.TwiltercomlBigadS haban
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When a protest area on Federal property is deemed unsanitary or unsafe by GSA or a city, we work with those officials to
develop a plan to evacuate the participants in a safe manner.
We have held standard coordmation calls and face-to-face meetings with our partners to ensure that the proper resources
are available for operations such as street closures, etc. The only eviction FPS has been involved wi th was assisting the
Portland Police Bureau at the federally-owned Terry Schrunk Plaza where FPS arrested two people,
Bob
Fr om: Chandler, Matthew
Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 2:42 PM
To: Davis, Robert M; Richard K
Cc: Wi nchester, Robert
Colburn, Brent
Subject: RE: CBS NEWS MEDIA REQUEST
Ortman, Chris; Lluberes, Andrew; 'I nquiry, Media';
And now Salon. This is getting legs. Any Info would be greatly appreciated ASAP.
From: Davis, Robert M
To: Spaulding, Suzanne; I K
Cc: Winchester, Robert L;
Inquiry, Media
Subject: FW: CBS NEWS MEDIA REQUEST
Ortman, Chrisi Chandler, Matthew; lIuberes, Andrew;
AP and CBS are asking about our relationship with cities dealing with "occupy protestors" .. how would We desc.ribe our
activities?
From: Chandler, Matthew
To: 'Medialnquiry@DHS.gov'; Uuberes, Andrewi Davis, Robert M
Cc: COlbum, Brent
Subject: Re: CBS NEWS MEDIA REQUEST
Eileen asked about this as welt adding Andrew and Bob. Is tjA or the fusion centers holding conf calls on this topic? Is
FPS?
From: Shaban, Bigad
Sent : Wednesday, November
To: 'MediaInquiry@DHS.gov' <Medialnquiry@DHS.gov>
Subject : CBS NEWS MEDIA REQUEST
Hi there,
We'd like to request comment from the Department of Homeland Security concerning whether it. or any other federal
agencies, offered any kind of assistance or advice to municipalities looking to dismantle their own Anli-WaUstreet
O c c u p y ~ protests.
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Boogaard, Peter
From:
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To:
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Subj ect:
Dear DHS,
PM
Reuters is doing a story about the coordinated clearing of Occupy Wall Street encampments across the country. Our
question is, did the Department of Homeland Security and/or the FBI help mayors coordinate the dearing of the sites?
How?
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Ian Simpson
Correspondent
Reuters America Service
Thomson Reuters
Suite SOD
1333 H St. NW
Thi s email was sent to you by Thomson Reulers, the global news and information company. Any views
expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender speci ficall y slates them to
be the views of Thomson Reuters.
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Boogaard, Peter
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Boogaard, Peter
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 2:06 PM
Chris Ortman
Occupy request
Just carne in. we are handling, bUllf there is any intel we wouldn't know, let me now.
Hi there,
My name is Bigad Shaban and' am a correspondent with CBS News (nalional) .
agencies, offered any kind of assistance or advice to municipalities looking to dismantle their own Anti-Wallstreet
'; Occupy protests.
Published reports note a relationship between the federal government and cities orchestrating the removal of O c c u p y
http' /lreason .com/blog/2011/11/16/obama admlnistratlOn-allegedly-helped-<;o
Peter Boogaard
Deputv Press Secretary
Office of Public Affairs
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Boogaard, Peter
From:
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- reporter. plus CS&C. Matt, let's discuss.
Message- -- --
To: Inquiry. Media
Subject: Bloomberg News
Hi,
1 1:48 PM
RoySler, Kristin
We ' ve been reading about an #occupywallstreet movement. and we've heard that the Department
of Homeland Security has issued a bulletin to banks about this. I ' m wondering if the OH$ can
pass along a copy of this bulletin to Bloomberg News.
I'm also interested in asking someone a couple of questions about this movement.
Thanks so much, and I'm looking forward to hearing back.
B e s t ~
laura Marcinek
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increasi ngly turned to questionable tactics, drawing the attention of the FBI, the Department of Homeland Securi ty and
other federal investigators.
What was once a small group of pranksters has become a potential national security threat, federal officials say.
The FBI has carried out more than 75 raids and arrested 16 people this year 10 connection with Illegal hacking jobs
claimed by Anonymous.
Since June, the Department of Homel and Security has issued three " bull eti ns" warning cyber-security
professional s of hacking successes and future threats by Anonymous and related groups , including a call to
physically occupy Manhattan's Wall Street on Sept. 17 in protest of various U.S. government policies.
Anonymous that disrupted the evening commute. The group called for the demonstration after the Bay Area Rapid Transit
system shut off It cell service in San Francisco stations to quell a planned protest over police shooting on a subway
platform.
"Anonymous' activities increased throughout 2011 with a number of high-profile attacks targeting both public and private
sector entities," one of the bulletins issued last month said
Some members of the group have also called for shutting down Facebook i n November over privacy issues. although
other Anonymous followers are disavowing such an attack underscoring just how loosely organized the group is and hOw
problematic it is to police.
"Anonymous insist they have no centralized operational leadership, which has been 'a significant hurdle for government
and law enforcement entities attempting to curb their actions," an Aug. 1 Homeland Security bulletin noted_ "With that
being said, we assess with high confidence that Anonymous and associated groups will continue to exploit vulnerable
publicly avail able Web servers, websites. computer networks, and other digital information mediums for the foreseeable
future."
Followers posting 10 Twitter and chatting in Internet Relay Channels insist there are no defined leaders of Anonymous and
that it's more of a philosophy than a forma! club, though a small group of members do the most organizing onl ine,
"Anonymous is not a group, it does not have leaders, people can do ANYTHING under the flag of their country," wrote
one of the more vocal members who asked not to be identified.
"Anything can be a threat to National Security, really," the member said in an emailmtervlew. "Any hacker group can be."
The member said that the group as a whole wasn't a national security threat, but conceded some Indfviduals acting as
Anonynous may be considered dangerous.
DHS' latest bulletin. issued Sept. 3, warned the group has been using social media networks to urge foll owers working in
the financial industry to sabotage their employers' computer systems.
The DHS warning comes on the heels of several Anonymous-led protests of the Bay Area's transit agency that led to FBI
raids of 35 homes and dozens of arrests, as well as to the indictment of 14 followers in July on felony computer hacking
charges in connection WJth a coordinated "denial of service attack" against PaypaJ' s website last year
Security offiCIals said the "OOoS" attacks occur when a website is overwhelmed by malicious messages carried out by
thousands of foll owers, usually with easily downloadable software.
"Anonymous has shown through recently reported incidents that it has members who have relatively more advanced
technical capabilities who can also marshal large numbers of will ing, but less technical , participants for OOoS activities,"
the August DHS bulletin said.
Anonymous orchestrated the crashing of Pay pal late last year after the online financial service suspended Wiklleaks'
account after the website published confidential diplomatic cables and other sensitive U.S. government intelligence. The
group also targeted Visa, Mastercard and others for the same reason and has carried out severa! other hacks during the
year. Last month, for example, the group claimed responsiblHty for hacking a website belonging to the Bay Area Rapid
Transit agency and releasing personallOformation of 2,000 passengers.
"Anonymous is incredibly active," said Josh Shaul , chief technology officer of Appli cation Security, Inc., a New
provider of database security software. II's rare to have a hacking group willing to work outside of the shadows. These
guys are quite brazen:'
Anonymous emerged in 2003 from an Internet chat channel where members organized random Web incidents for theIr
own amusement. By 2008, the prankster nature of Anonymous morphed into "hacktivism," where members sabotaged
websites and leaked confidential information for pol itical purposes.
Investigators suspect a spl inter Anonymous group known as Lul zSec was responsible for a June 15 denial of service
attack on the CIA's public website.
ThiS summer, Anonymous claimed credit for hacking into a Booz AiJen Hamilton website and leaking email addresses of
90.000 U.S. military personnel and hacking a Monsanto Co. webstte and releasTng personal data of 2,500 employees.
Until July, law enforcement officials aroUnd the world had arrested just a handful of suspected hackers thought to be
affiliated with Anonymous. But on July 19, the FBI fanned out across the United States and raided more than 35 homes,
seizing dozens of computers and arrested 16 on charges that they partiCipated in the Paypal attack.
In response, Anonymous said it hacked a website on Sept 1 belonging to pOlice Chiefs in Texas. The group posted
personal information such as emails about internal investigations before the sile was shut down.
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FBI investigators In court filings said that the raids and arrests were made from a list of 1
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000 computer users that Pay pal
cyber-security workers identified as the most active attackers. The fourteen appearIng in San Jose federal court have
pleaded not guilty and were released on bail after promising not to access Twitter, Facebook and other socia! media
sites.The DHS defines script klddies as: "Unskilled individuals who use scripts or programs developed by others to attack
computer systems and networks and deface w
Most of the defendants were younger than 30. Security experts and the Department of Homeland Security say most of
Anonymous followers are so-cai!ed "script kiddies," young people who carry out the attacks and who are "less skilled
hackers" than the vocal group members who call for the protests and attacks.
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agencies, offered any kind of assistance or advice to municipalitIes looking to dismantle their own Anti-Wa1lstreet
hOccupy" protests,
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Increasingly tumed to questionable tactics, drawing the attention of the FBI. the Department of Homeland Security and
other federal investigators.
What was once a small group of pranksters has become a potential national security threat. federal officials say.
The FBI has carried out more than 75 raids and arrested 16 people this year in connection with illegal hacking jobs
claimed by Anonymous.
Since June, the Department of Homeland Security has issued three " bulletins" warning cybersecurity
professionals of hacking successes and future threats by Anonymous and related groups, including a call to
physically occupy Manhattan's Wall Street on Sept. 17 in protest of various U.S. government policies
Anonymous that disrupted the evening commute. The group called for the demonstration after the Bay Area Rapid Transit
system shut off it cell service in San Francisco stations to quell a planned protest over pohce shooting on a subway
platform.
"Anonymous' actiVIties increased throughout 2011 with a number of high-profile attacks targeting both public and private
seclor entities," one of the bulletins issued last month said.
Some members of the group have also calted for shutting down Facebook in November over privacy Issues, although
other Anonymous fonowers are disavowing such an attack - underscoring just how loosely organized the group Is and how
problematic it is to police.
"Anonymous insist they have no centralized operational leadership. which has been a significant hurdle for government
and law enforcement entities attempting to curb their actions," an Aug. 1 HOlTleland Security bulletin noted, "With that
being said, we assess with high confidence that Anonymous and associated groups will continue to exploit vulnerable
publicly available Web servers, webslles, computer networks, and other digital information mediums for the foreseeable
future."
Followers posting to Twitter and chatting in Internet Relay Channels insist there are no defined leaders of Anonymous and
that ii's more of a philosophy than a formal club, though a small group of members do the most organizing online.
"Anonymous is not a group, il does not have leaders, people can do ANYTHING under the flag of their country," wrote
one of the more vocal members who asked not to be identified
"Anything can be a threat to National Security, really," the member said i n an email interview. "Any hacker group can be."
The member said that the group as a whole wasn't a national security threat, but conceded some Individuals acting as
Anonynous may be considered dangerous.
OHS' latest bulletin, issued Sept. 3, warned the group has been using social media networks to urge followers working In
the financial industry to sabotage their employers' computer systems.
The DHS warning comes on the heels of several Anonymous-led protests of the Bay Area's transit agency that led to FBI
raids of 35 homes and dozens of arrests, as well as to the indictment of 14 followers i n July on felony computer hacking
charges in connection with a coordinated "denial of service attack" agamst Paypal's website last year,
Security officials said the "OOoS" attacks occur when a webslle is overwhelmed by malicious messages carried out by
thousands of followers, usually with easily downloadable software.
"Anonymous has shown Ihrough recently reported incidents that it has members who have relatively more advanced
technical capabilities who can also marshal large numbers of willing, but less technical , partiCipants for OOoS activities,"
the August OHS bulletin said.
Anonymous orchestrated the crashing of Pay pal late last year after the online financial service suspended Wikileaks'
account after the website published confidential diplomatic cables and other sensitive U.S. government intelligence The
group also targeted Visa, Mastercard and others for the same reason and has carried out several other hacks during the
year_ last month, for example, the group claimed responsibility for hacking a website belonging to the Bay Area RapId
Transit agency and releaSing personal information of 2,000 passengers.
"Anonymous IS incredibly active," said Josh Shaul , chief technology officer of Application Security, Inc., a New York-based
provider of database security software. It's rare to have a hacking group willing to work outside of the shadows, These
guys are qulte brazen."
Anonymous emerged in 2003 from an Internet chat channel where members organized random Web incidents for their
own amusement. By 2008, the prankster nature of Anonymous mOfphed Into "hackhvism:' where members sabotaged
websiles and leaked confidential information for poli tical purposes"
Investigators suspect a splinter Anonymous group known as lulzSec was responsible for a June 1 S denial of service
attack on the CIA's public websIte.
This summer, Anonymous claimed credit for hacking into a Booz Allen Hamilton website and leaking emai l addresses of
90,000 U.S. military personnel and hacking a Monsanto Co. website and releasing personal data of 2,500 employees
Until July, law enforcement officials around the world had arrested just a handful of suspected hackers thought to be
affiliated with Anonymous. But on July 19, tM FB1 fanned out across the United States and raided more than 35 homes,
seizing dozens of computers and arrested 16 on charges that they participated in the Paypal attack
In response, Anonymous said it hacked a website on Sept 1 belonging to police chiefs in Texas. The group posted
personal Information such as emails about "internal investigations before the site was shut down
,
FBI investigators In court filings said that the raids and arrests were made from a list of 1,000 computer users that Pay pal
workers identified as the most active attackers. The fourteen appearing m San Jose federal court have
pleaded nol guil ty and were released on bail after promising not to access Twitter, Facebook and other social media
sites. The DHS defines script kiddies as. "Unskilled individuals who use scripts or programs developed by others to attack
computer systems and networks' and deface w
Most of the defendants were younger than 30. Security experts and the Department of Homeland Security say most of
Anonymous followers are so-called "scriptkiddies," young people who carry out the attacks and wno are "less skilled
hackers" than the vocal group members who call for the protests and attacks.
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Federal Government Involved?
In the wake of raids on Occupy Wall Street encampments i n muJtiple cities, some,
have wondered whether federal law enforcement spent time and resources coordinati ng with
local authorities to crackdown on the protests.
On Tuesday, The Exami ner publ ished_a story quoting an anonymous Justice Department official
who said local police agencies "had received tactical and planni ng advice from nat ional
agencies" including the FBI rutd Homeland Security.
That assertion was denied by the FBI in an official response sent to The Huffington Post.
"Recent published blogs and news stories have reported the FBI has coordinated with local
police departments on strategy and tactics to be employed in addressing Occupy Wall Street
protestors," the response said. "These reports are false. At no time has the FBI engaged wi th
local police in this capacity."
The Examiner's source, who still reportedly stands by his story insists that the FBI advised local
law enforcement on press relations. including "one presentation suggesting that any moves to
evict protesters be coordinated for a time when the press was the least li kely to be present."
The Department of Homeland Security (OJ-IS) did not respond to request for comment from
HuffPost by deadline. But on backgrOlUld, department officials did tell The Examiner that the
department played a "limi ted" role in breaking up the encampments.
Homeland Security's involvement included making several arrests at a federally owned plaza in
Portland.
Nevertheless, DHS officials told The Examiner the department is "not acti vely coordinating with
local governments or police agencies on the 'Occupy' evictions," a statement that "leaves a lot of
room for advice. both tactical and otherwise," according to journal ist Ri ck Elli s.
In New York City, NYPD spokesperson Paul Browne told HuffPost that hi s department did not
work. with any federal authorities before or after the raid on Z.uccotti Park.
"NYPD enforcement aclion re: OWS was accomplished with no involvement by federal
authorities (no coordination with them either)," Browne said in an emai l.
Occupy protester Max Berger, who is a member of the OWS direct action working group, said
he's not sure the feds are being honest about their involvemenl in the raids. Berger told HuffPost
he was arrested during the Zuccotti raid and held for 24 hours before being let go without any
charges.
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and the National Lawyers Guild Mass Defense Committee .MyJ]led a Freedom of lnformati oJ!
request for any conununications between federal law enforcement agencies and local police
related to the protests, according to The Examiner report.
On Tuesday, ihe Press reported, that mayors and police chiefs in cit ies around the
country st rategized with each other about how to deal with the Occupy protests.
From the AP:
As conccms over safety and sanitation grew at the encampments over the last month, officials
from nearly 40 cities turned to each other on conference calls, sharing what worked and what
hasn't as they grappled with the leaderless movement.
Berger said he believed all of the erfort spent arresting and charging protestors would gave been
better spent investigating and prosecuting those responsible for the economic crisis -- a common
complaint in the Occupy Wall Street movement.
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and huge amount of concern directed at the occupation while Wall Street gets off scot-free,"
Berger said. "If they spent half the time worrying about how to go after those criminals as they
did going after us, we wouldn't even need to be out there."
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In the wake of raids on Occupy Wall Street encampments in multiple cities, some,l ike AlterNet.
have wondered whether federal law enforcement spent time and resources coordinating with
On Tuesday. The Examiner publi shed a story quoting an anonymous Justice Depart ment officiaJ
who said local police agencies "had received tactical and p13lUling advice from national
agencies" includi ng the FBl and Homeland Securi ty.
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protestors," the response said. "These reports are false. At no time has the FBI engaged with
Local police in this capacity."
The Examiner's source, who still reportedly Slands by hi s story insists that the FBI advised local
law enforcement on press relations, induding "one presentation suggesting that any moves to
evict protesters be coordinated for a time when the press was the least likely to be present."
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) did not respond to request for comment from
HufWost by deadline. But on background, department officials did teJI The Examiner that the
department played a "limited" role in breaking up the encampments.
Portland.
Nevertheless, DHS officials told The Examiner the department is "not actively coordinating with
room for advice, both tactical and otherwise," according to j ournalist Rick Elli s.
fn New York Ci ty, NYPD spokesperson Paul Browne told HuffPoSl that his department did not
work with any federal authorities before or after the raid on Zuccotti Park.
"NYPD enforcement action re: OWS was accompli shed with no involvement by federal
authorities (no coordination with them either)," Browne said in an email.
he's not sure the feds are being honest about thei r involvement in the raids. Berger told HuffPost
he was arrested during the Zucconi raid and held for 24 hours before being let go without any
charges.
"I would be surpri sed if there was not some federal level of planning involved. in spite of what
tJley say," Berger said. "They don't want that story out there. We're coordinating nationall y, so
why wouldn' t they?"
Two civil rights groups seem to share Berger's skepticism. The Partnership for Civil Justice Fund
and the National Lawyers Guild Mass Defense Committee have fil ed a Freedom of Information
request for any commlmications between federal law enforcement agencies and local police.
On Tuesday, the Associated Press reported tbat mayors and police chiefs in cities arolmd the
country strategized with eacb other about how to deal with the Occupy protests.
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As concerns over safety and sanitation grew at the encampments over the last month, officials
from nearty 40 cities turned to each other on conference call s, sharing wbat worked and what
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"It speaks to how this country works right now that we saw such a giant investment in resources
and huge anlOun! of concern directed at the occupation whiJe Wall Street gets off scot- free/'
Berger said. "lfthey spent half the time worrying about how to go after those criminals as they
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In the wake of raids on Occupy Wall Street encampments in mu ltiple cities, some, like AlterNet.
have wondered whether federal law enforcement spent time and resources coordtnati ng with
local authori ties to crackdown on the protests.
On Tuesday, The Examiner publ ished a story quoting an anonymous Justice Department official
who said local police agencies "had received tactical and plarUling advice from national
agencies" including the FSr and Homeland Security.
That assertion was denied by the FBI in an official response sent to The Hli ffington Post.
"Recent published bJogs and news stories have reported the FBI has coordi nated with 10caJ
police departments on Slrategy and tactics to be employed in addressing Occupy Wall Street
protestors," the response said. 'T hese reports are false. At no time has the FBI engaged wi th
The Examiner's source, who sti ll reportedly stands by hi s story insists that the FBI advised local
law enforcement on press relations, incl uding "one presentat ion suggesting that any moves to
evict protesters be coordinated for a ti me when the press was the least likely to be present."
HuffPost by deadline. But on background, department officials did tell The Examiner that the
Portland.
local govenUllents or police agencies on the 'Occupy' evictions," a statement that "leaves a lot of
room for advice, both tactical and otherwise," according to jownaJist Rick Ellis.
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work with any federal authori ties before or after the raid on ZuccotLi Park.
"NYPD enforcement action rc: OWS was accomplished with no involvement by federal
authorities (no coordination with them either)," Browne said in an email.
he's not sure the reds are being honest about their involvement in the raids. Berger told HuffPost
charges.
"I would be surprised if there was not some federal level ofplruming involved. in spite of what
they say." Berger said. "They don't want that story out there. We're coordi nati ng nationally. so
why wouldn't they?"
and the National Lawyers Guild Mass Defense Committee have filed a Freedom of Intonnation
request for any conununications between federal law enforcement agencies and local poli ce
related 10 the protests, according to The Examiner report.
On Tuesday, the Associated Press rep-orted that mayors and police chiefs in cities around the
country strategized with each other about how to deal with the Occupy protests.
From the AP:
As COncerns over safety and sanitation grew at the encampments over the last month, officials
from nearly 40 cities turned to each other on conference call s. sharing what worked and what
hasn't as they grappled witll the leaderless movement.
Berger said he believed all of the effort spent arresting and charging protestors would gave been
better spent investigating and prosecuting those responsible for the economic crisis ~ - a common
j'lt speaks to how this country works right now that we saw such a giant investment in resources
and huge amount of concern directed at the occupation whi le WaH Street gets off scot-free,"
Berger said. "[fthey spent half the time worrying about how to go after those cri minals as they
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Since these protests are lawfully protected First Amendment activities, we are treating aU "Occupy- demonstrations as
peaceful. We are working with GSA and each city government to ensure that all parties concerned are safe and secure.
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Subject : CBS NEWS MEorA REQUEST
Hi there,
My name is Bigad Shaban and I am a correspondent wi th CBS News (national) .
We'd lIke 10 request comment from the Department of Homeland Security concerning whether it, or any other federal
"Occupy" protests.
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And now Salon. This is getting legs. Any info would be greatly appreciated ASAP.
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Ortman, Chris; Chandl er; Matthew; Uuberes, Andrew;
Subject: FIN: CBS NEWS MEDIA REQUEST
AP and CBS are asking about our relationship with cities dealing with "occupy protestors" ." how would we describe our
ac.tivities?
To: 'Medialnquiry@OHS.gov'; Lluberes, Andrew; Davis, Robert M
Cc: Colburn, Brent
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FPS?
From: Shaban, Bigad
Sent: Wednesday, NOIlembei
To: 'MediaInquiry@DHS.gov' <MediaTnquiry@DHS,gov>
Hi there,
agencies, offered any kind of assistance or advice to municipalities looking to dismantle their own AntjWallslreet
"Occupy" protests,
p r o t e s t o r s ~ from makeshift camp sites.
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Matt,
Since these protests are lawfully protected First Amendment activities, we are treating aU "Occupf demonstrations as
peaceful. We are working with GSA and each city government to ensure that all panies concerned are safe and secure,
When a protest area on Federal propeny is deemed unsanitary or unsafe by GSA or a city. we work with those officials to
We have held standard coordination calls and face-to-face meetings With our partners to ensure that the proper resources
are available for operations such as street closures, etc. The only eviction FPS has been involved with was assisting the
Ponland Police Bureau at the federally-owned Terry Schrunk Plaza where FPS arrested two people.
Bob
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And now Salon. This is gett ing legs. Any info would be greatly appreciated ASAP.
sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 2:32 PM
Inquiry, Media
Ortman, ChriS; Chandler, Matthew; Lluberes, Andrew;
activities?
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Cc: Colburn, Brent
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FPS?
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My name is Bigad Shaban and I am a correspondent with CBS News (naUonal).
agencies, offered any kind of assistance or advice to municipalities looking to dismantle their own Anti-Wallstreel
"Occupy" protests.
Published reports note a relatIonship between the federal government and cities orchestrating the removal of "Occupy
from makeshift camp sites.
http://reason.com/blog/20 11 /11/16/obarna-adm inislration-aUegedJy-hel ped -co
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activities?
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Cc: Colburn, Brent
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FPS?
From: Shaban,
Sent: Wednesday, N
To: 'MediaJnquiry@DHS.gov' <Medialnguiry@DHS.qov>
Subj ect : CBS NEWS MEDIA REQUEST
Hi there,
My name is Bigad Shaban and I am a correspondent with CBS News (national),
We'd like 10 request comment from the Department of Homeland Securily concerning whether ii, or any olher federal
agencies, offered any kind of assistance or advice to municipalilies looking to dismantre their own Antl-Wallstreet
HOccupy protests.
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From:
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Subject:
Dear DHS,
Reuters is doing a story about the coordinated clearing of Occupy Wall Street encampments across the country. Our
question is, did the Department of Homeland Security and/or the FBI help mayors coordinate the cleari ng of the sites?
HOW?
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Ian Simpson
Correspondent
Reuters America Service
Thomson Reuters
Suite 500
1333 H St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
Tel.
This emai l was sent to you by Thomson Reuters, the global news and illfOimat ion company. Any views
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be the views of Thomson Reuters,
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Chandler, Matthew
RE: CBS NEWS MEDIA REQUEST
I appreciate that. Looking forward to hearing back from you soon, Thanks so much
From: Chandler,
Sent: Wednesday, N,
To: Shaban, Bigad
Hello -
Thanks for your inquiry. Off the record, I'm happy to look into this, but there doesn't seem to be a source of this
allegation. I read the underlying documents, and there is nothing attributed to OHS, beyond a vague mention of
"homeland security" that CQuid easily be a state department of homeland security. Will circle back.
Thanks,
Matt
From: Shaban, Bigad !!lliill!Q
To: ' Medialnquiry@DHS,gov'
Hi there,
My name is Bigad Shaban and I am a correspondent with CBS News (national) .
agencies. offered any kind of assistance or advice to municipal ities looking to dismanlle their own Anti-Wallstreet
"Occupy protests.
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And now Salon. This is getting legs. Any info would be greatl y appreciated ASAP.
To: Spaulding, Suzanne; I Richard K
Inquiry, Media
Ortman, Chris; Chandler, Uuberes, Andrew;
AP and CBS are asking about our relationship with cities deal ing with "occupy protestors" ... how would we describe our
activities?
To: 'MedialnQuiry@DHS.gov'; Uuberes, Andrew; Davis, Robert M
Cc: Colburn, Brent
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FPSI
From: Shaban, Bigad i
sent : Wednesday, November
To: 'Medial nquiry@DHS.gov' <Medialnguiry@DHS.gov>
Hi there,
We'd like to request from the Department of Homeland Security concerning whether it, or any other federal
"Occupy" protests.
Published reports note a relationship between the federal government and cities orChestrating the removal of "Occupy
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Sent: Wednesday, N
To: 'Medlal nquiry@DHS.gov' <Medialnguiry@OHS.gov>
Hi there,
agencies. offered any kind of assistance or advice to municipalilies looking to dlsmantte their own Anl i-Wallstreet
"Occup( protests.
PUblished reports note a relationship between the federal government and cities orchestrati ng Ihe removal of "Occupy
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Wednesday, November 16, 2011 2:49 PM
Chandler, Matthew
Subject : RE: CBS NEWS MEDIA REQUEST
Can you call me
I think Spaulding is in a scif
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activities?
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Cc: Colburn, Brent
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FPS?
From: Shaban,
Sent: Wednesday, N
To: 'MediaInquiry@DHS,gov'
Hi there,
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Importance:
Uuberes, Andrew
Wednesday, November 16, 20112:46 PM
Ortman, Chris; Chandler, Matthew; Davis, Robert M; Jensen, Robert
Colburn, Brent
High
Gents:
As I thought, I&A scrupulously avoided any connection with the Occupy
movement/protestS/di smantlings. We cannot speak for any individual fusion center or other
departmental component, but we issued no product to our customers and held no conf cal l with
our field lOs on the subj ect.
An lP contractor apparent ly posted an uncleared Tripwire product to the
website, but it was pulled down. A recipient of that product then had it posted to the DSAC
website which 1' 1/ forward separately and DUS Scalici had it pulled down.
Andrew L. L1uberes
Director of Communications
for intelligence and Analysis
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
D.C. 20528
From: Ortman, Chris
To: Chandler, Matthew; 'MediaInquiry@DHS.gov'; Uuberes, Andrew; Davis, Robert M
Cc: Colburn, Brent
I only know of Portland because it was a Federal Park. Bob, we should check with Suzanne Spaulding.
Sent: Wednesday, November 16,
To: Medialnquiry@OHS.gov <Medialnguiry@OHS.goV>i Uuberes, Andrew; Davis, Robert M
Cc: Colburn, Brent
Eileen asked about this as well, adding Andrew and Bob. Is VA Of the fusion centers holding conf calls on this topic? Is
FPS?
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Gents:
lIuberes, Andrew
Wednesday, November 16, 201 1 2:50 PM
Colburn, Brent; Chandler, Matthew; Ortman, Chris, Davis, Robert M, Jensen. Robert
FW: DSAC Weekly Newsletter 28 Oclober 2011
High
Further my earli er, below is the link to the Tripwire product that was pulled, but it
made onto the DSAC site before it was pulled from there as well.
Andrew L Lluberes
for Intell igence and AnaJysis
Oftice of Public Affairs
U.S. Department of Homeland Securi ty
~ ~ ~ D.C. 20528
From: Scalier, Dawn
Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 2: 36 PM
To: Uuberes, Andrew
Subject: PN: DSAC Weekly Newsletter 28 October 2011
From: flynn, William
Sent: Friday, October 28, 2011 6:36 PM
To: Scaliei, Dawn
Subject: Re: DSAC Weekly Newsletter 28 October 2011
Do you have any more det ai l s? I was advised that this unauthorized product was removed.
Wi lliam F. Flynn,
Deputy Assistant Secretary,
Office of Infrastructure Protection
US of Homeland Security
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Colburn, Brent
Subj ect: RE: CBS NEWS MEDIA REQUEST
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Andrew L. Lluberes
for lntell igence and Analysis
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D.C. 20528
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Cc: Colburn, Brent
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From: Shaban, Bigad I:
To: 'Medial nquiry@DHS.gov' <MediaInguiry@DHS.gov>
Hi there,
We'd like to request comment from the Department of Homeland Security concermng whether it, or any other federal
protests.
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Sent : Wednesday, November 16,
To: Medialnguiry@DHS.gov <Medlal nguiry@OHS,gov>; Lluberes, Andrewi Davis, Robert M
Cc; Colburn, Brent
Subject; Re: CBS NEWS MEDIA REQUEST
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FPS?
From: Shaban, Bigad UlliilllQ
To: 'MediaInquiry@DHS.gov'
Subj ect: CBS NEWS MEDIA REQUEST
Hi there,
My name is Bigad Shaban and 1 am a correspondent with CBS News (national).
We'd like to request comment from the Department of Homeland Security concerning whether ii, or any other federal
agencies, offered any kind of assistance or advice to municipalities looking to dismantle their own Anti+WaUstreet
"Occupy" protests.
protestors" from makeshift camp siles.
http://reason.com/blogI20 11/11/16/0bama-admi nislration-aUegedlv-helped-co
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OWS Protesters Threaten Violence, Molotov Cocktails In Response To Zuccotti Park Eviction
- New York. NYMMC lOt #637911
Location: New York, New York
1n a video posted on YouTube after Occupy Wall Street (OWS) protesters were evicted fro m Zuccotti Park in
New York City, demonstrators have threatened to "bum New York City to the ground" on Thursday, t 7
November.
Later in the video, in an apparent threat to businesses in the city. one demonstrator goes on to say, "[0 a few
days, you're going to see what a Molotov cocktail can do to a Macy's."
Meanwhile. the officiaJ OWS movement has reiterated its call for only nonviolent action during its marches and
rallies planned for the same day to mark its two-month anniversary.
Traditional Media Sources (some page content may change or not be available over time):
- CBS New York
-- http://newyork.cbslocal.coml201 II I 1 I 16/0ws-protesters-call ing- for-day-of-action- following-Ioss-of-camp-in-
zuccottiparkl
OHS NOC Media Monitoring
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hnp:llwww.huffingtonpost.coml201 III 11I8/0ccupy-wall-slreet-
crackdowns n 110 1685.html?ref=occuDy-waJl-street
In the wake of raids on Occupy Wall Street encampments in multiple cities, some, like AlterNet.
On Tuesday. The Examiner published a story quoting an anonymous Justice Department official
who said lecaJ police agencies "had received tactical and planning advice from national
agencies" including the FBI and Homeland Security.
law enforcement oI'Lpres.s..r.elations, presentaLion..suggestiHg -
HuffPost by deadline. But on background, department officials did tell The Examiner that the
Portland.
room for advice, both tactical and otherwise," according to journalist Rick Ellis.
In New York City. NYPD spokesperson Paul Browne told Huf-tPosl that his department did not
work with any federal authorities before or after the raid on Zucconi Park.
"NYPD enforcement action re: OWS was accomplished with no involvement by federal
authorities (no coordination with them either), " Browne said in an email.
he's not sure the feds are being honest about their involvement in the raids. Berger told HuftPost
he was arrested during the Zucconi raid and held for 24 hours before being let go without any
charges.
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"I would be surprised if there was not some federalleve,1 of planning involved, in spite of what
they say." Berger said. "They don't want that story out there. We're coordinating nationally, so
why wouldn't they?tI
and the National Lawyers Guild Mass Defense Committee have filed a Freedom oOnformation
request for any communications between federal law enforcement agencies and local police
On Tuesday, the Associated Press reported that mayors and police chiefs in cities around the
country strategized with each other about how to deal with the Occupy protests,
From the AP:
from nearly 40 cities turned to each other on conference calls. sharing what worked and what
hasn't as they grappled with llie leaderless movement.
better spent investigating and prosecuting those responsible for the economic crisis - a common
and huge amOlmt of concern directed at the occupation while Wall Street gets off scot-free,"
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My deadline is tomorrow (Thursday), Thank you for your assistance.
, ,
Simon McConnack
NjlwS Editor, Traffic 8< T=ds.
The Huffington Post
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The Huffington Post
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law enforcement on press relations, including "one presentation suggesting that any moves to
HutlPost by deadline. But on backgroWld, department officials did tell The Examiner that the
department played a "limited" role in breaking up tJle encampments.
Homeland Securi ty's involvement included making several arrests at a federally owned plaza in
Portland.
room for advice, both tacticaJ and otherwise," according tojoumalist ruck Ellis.
In New York City, NYPD spokesperson Paul Browne told HutlPost that his department did not
work with any federal authorities before or after the raid on luccoui Park.
"Nvpn enforcement action re: OWS was accompl ished WitJl no involvement by federal
authorities (no coordination with them ei ther)," Browne said in an emai l.
he's not sure the feds are being honest about their involvement in the raids. Berger told HuftPost
he was arrested during the luccotti raid and held for14 hours before bei ng let go without any
charges.
"I would be surprised if there was not some federal level of planning involved, in spite of what
they say, " Berger said. "They don't want that story out there. We're coordinating nationally. so
why wouldn't they?"
Two civi l rights groups seem to share Berger's skepticism. The Partnership for Civil Justice Fund
and the National Lawyers Guil d Mass Defense Committee have filed a Freedom of Information
request for any conuTIlmications between federal law enforcement agencies and local police
On Tuesday. the Associated Press reported that mayors and police chiefs in cities around the
COWltry strategized with each other about how to deal with the Occupy protests.
From the AP:
from nearly 40 cities turned to each other on conference calis, sharing what worked and what
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and huge amount of concern directed at the occupation while Wall Street gets off scot-free,"
did going after us, we wouJdn't even need to be out there."
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Chandler, Matthew
Fwd: Request for comment re: Occupy Wall Street From Huffington Post
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From: Simon McCormack
Date: Wed, Nov 16,2011 at
Subject: Request for comment re: Occupy Wall Street From Huffington Post
To: mediainguiries@dhs.gov
Hi, l'm writing to request comment on this stOry which reports that Homeland and other federal agencies
coordinated with local law enforcement agencies in the crackdowns on Occupy Wall Street encampments across
the country. I am wondering
Is it true Homeland coordinated with local law enforcement in this fashion?
if so, why did Homeland feel it was important to work with local law enforcement in these crackdowns?
Simon McConnack
The Huffington Post
Simon McComlack
The Huffington Post
Simon McConnack
The Huffington Post
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Friday, November 18, 2011 5:12 PM
lehrich, Matt: Chandler, Matthew
RE: Full Text: Huffington Post Piece
Adding Chandler
From: Lehrich, Matt [ma,iI!o
sent: Friday, NOIlemiber
To: Colburn, Brent
SUbJect: FW: Full
FBI response finally. See below. Can you guys get in this story?
From:
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To: Lehrich,
http://www.hW'fingtonposLcoml2011111 / 18/occupy-wail-street-
crackdowns n 110 1685.html?ref=occupy-wall-strcet
In the wake of raids on Occupy Wall Street encampments in multiple cities. some, Like AherNet.
On Tuesday, The Examiner published a story quoting an anonymous Justice Department official
who said local police agencies "had received tactical and planning advice from national
agencies" including the FBI and Homeland Security.
The Examiners source. who still reportedly stands by his story insists that the FBI advised local
law enforcement on press relations, including "one presentation suggesting that any moves to
1
HuflPost by deadline. But on background, department officials did tell The Examiner that the
Portland.
local governments or potice agencies on the 'Occupy' evictions," a statement that "leaves a lot of
room for advice, both tactical and otherwise," according to journalist Rick Ellis.
Tn New York City, NYPD spokesperson Paul Browne told HuffPost that his department did not
work with any federal authorities before or after the raid on Zuccotti Park.
"NYPD enforcement action re: OWS was accomplished with no involvement by federal
authorities (no coordination with them either):' Browne said in an email.
Occupy protester Max Berger, who is a member orthe OWS direct action working grouP. said
he's not sure the feds are being honest about their involvement in the raids. Berger told HuflPost
charges.
"I would be surprised if there was not some federal level of planning involved, in spite of what
they say," Berger said. "They don't want that story out there. We're coordinating nationally. so

Two civil rights groups seem to share Berger's skepticism. The Partnership for Civil Justice fund
and the National Lawyers Guild Mass Defense Committee have filed a Freedom of Information
request for any communications between federal law enforcement agencies and local police
On Tuesday, the Associated Press reported that mayors and police chiefs in cities around the
country strategized with each other about how to deal with the Occupy protests.
From theAP:
from nearly 40 cities turned to each other on conference calls, sharing what worked and what
Berger said he believed all of the elTort spent arresting and charging protestors would gave been
better spent investigating and prosecuting those responsible for the economic crisis -. a common
tift speaks to how this country works right now that we saw sllch a giant investment in resources
and huge amount of concern directed at the occupation while Wall Street gets ofT scot free, "
did going after LIS, we wouldn't even need to be out there."
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Davis, Robert M
Thursday, November 17, 20117:29 AM
Chandler, Matthew
Ortman, Chris
Old you ever find out if somebody from DHS was on the conference of mayor's call discussing "occupy?"
To: Chandler, Matthew; I Ortma,n, Cline, Richard K; Davis, Robert M
Subject: Re: CBS NEWS
Uuberes, Andrew; Media Inquiry; Boogaard, Peter
Triple checking on this--there hasn't been any connection e)(cept for Portland?
To: Spaulding, Suzanne; Richard Davis, Robert M
Cc: Winchester, Robert l i
Boogaard, Peter
lIuberes, Andrew; Media Inquiry; Colburn, Brent;
"We are treating all of these protests nationwide as peaceful demonstrations. If a protest area is located on Federal
property and has been deemed unsanitary or unsafe by the General Services Administration (GSA) or city officials, and
they make a decision to evacuate participant s, the Federal Protective Service will work with those officials to develop a
plan to ensure the security and safety of everyone involved."
ON BACKGROUND
FPS only has jurisdiction when a protest takes place on federal property, and in some cases, shares that jurisdiction with
local authorities.
The GSA is the permitting authority for protests on federal property.
DHS is not actively coordinating with local law enforcement agencies and/or ci ty govenunents concerning the
evictions of Occupy encampments writ large.
From: Spaulding, Suzanne
To: Ortman, Chrisi Cline, Richard i Robert
Boogaard, Peter
Chandler, Matthew
Uuberes, Andrew; Media Inquiry; Colburn, Brent;
Good point. Chris. let's say "". the Federal Protective Service will work with those officials to del/eklp to ensure
~ h e .security and safety of everyone involved."
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Subject: RE: CBS NEWS MEDIA REQUESf
Matt,
Ortman, Chris; Uuberes, Andrew; 'Inquiry, M e d l a ~
CHne, Richard Ki Boogaard, Peter
Since these protests are lawfully protected First Amendment activities, we are treating all "Occupy" demonstrations as
When a protest area on Federal property is deemed unsanitary or unsafe by GSA or a city, we work with those officials to
develop a ptan to evacuate the participants in a safe manner.
We have held standard coordination call s and face-la-face meetings with our partners to ensure that the proper resources
are available for operations such as street erasures, etc. The only eviction FPS has been involved with was assisting the
Bob
To: Davis, Robert Mi [
Colburn, Brent
Subject: RE: CBS NEWS MEDIA REQUESf
And now Satan. This is getting legs. Any info would be greatly appreciated ASAP.
To: Spaulding, i
InquIry, Media
Subject: FW: CBS NEWS MEDIA REQUESf
AP and CBS are asking about our relationship with cities dealing with lIoccupy protestors" ... how would we describe our
activities?
To: 'MediaInquiry@DHS.gov'; Uuberes, Andrew; DaviS, Robert M
Cc: Colburn, Brent
Subject: Re: CBS NEWS MEDIA REQUESf
Eileen asked about this as well, adding Andrew and Bob. Is If A or t he fusion centers holding conf calls on this topic? Is
FPS?
From: Shaban, 8igad
sent: Wednesday, November
To: 'MedlaInquiry@DHS.goli' <MlediaIInquiry'@C)HS.gOlI>
Subject: CBS NEWS MEDIA REQUESf
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SubJect:
Has WH camms seen this?
Shlossman, Amy
Wednesday, November 16, 201 1 6:49 PM
Chandler, Matthew; Colburn, Brent; Kroloff, Noah
Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 20116:41 PM
To: Colburn, Brent; I John; Grant, Daniel; Grossman, Seth; Manning, Meagen
Cc: Boogaard, , Ortman, Chris
Subject: RE: CBS
Ok, will go with this shortly.
Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 20114:16 PM
To: Chandler, I
Cc: Boogaard,
Subject: Re: CBS
John; Grant, Daniel; Grossman, Seth; Manning, Meagen
ortman, Chris
We need to really stress the third background bullet--make it ctear how rare the federal involvement is
Sent: Wednesday, 16,
To: Shlossman, Amy; Sandweg, John; Grant, Daniel; Grossman, Seth; Manning, Meagen
Cc: Boogaard, Peter; Colburn, Brent ___ ; Ortman, Chris
Subject: fIN: CBS NEWS MEDIA REQUEST
We're getting inquiries from CBS, AP, Daily Caller, Salon and others on an un-sourced Examiner.com prece that says DHS
and FBI are collaborating with cities by providing tactics and information on removing Occupy protestors. A check of I&A
and FP$ shows that this type of outreach is not occurring in any wholesale manner. Please see below clarifying DHS/FPS'
role in law enforcement around protest sites:
"We are treating aU of these protests nationwide as peaceful demonstrations. If a protest area is located on Federal
property and has been deemed unsanitary or unsafe by the General Services Administration (GSA) or city officials, and
they make a decision to evacuate participants, the Federal Protective Service will work with those officials to develop a
plan to ensure the security and safety of everyone involved."
ON BACKGROUND

FPS only has jurisdiction when a protest takes place on federal property, and in some cases, shares that
jurisdiction with local authorities.
The GSA is the permitting authority for protests on federal property.
DHS is not actively coordinating with local law enforcement agencies and/or city goverrunents conceming
the evictions of Occupy encampments writ large.
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When a protest area On Federal property is deemed unsanitary 0( unsafe by GSA or a ci ly, we wort with those officials to
We have held standard coordination calls and face-la-face meetings with our partners to ensure that the proper resources
Portland Police Bureau at the Terry Schrunk Plaza Where FPS arrested two people.
Bob
Cc: Winchester, RotJert
Colburn, Brent
Subject: RE: CBS NEWS MEOlA REQUEST
Ortman, Chris; Lluberes, Andrew; 'Inquiry, Media';
And now Salon, This is getting legs. Any info would be greatly appreciated ASAP.
Inquiry, Media
Ortman, Chris; Chandler, Matthew; UUberes, Andrew;
AP and CBS are asking <lE.out with cities deall'!8 protestors" ... how would we describe oUL_
activities?
To: 'Mediainquiry@DHS.gov'; Lluberes, Andrew; Davis, Robert M
Cc: Colburn, Brent
FPS?
From: Shaban, BJgad
To: 'Medialnquiry@DHS.gov' <Medialnquiry@DHS,gov>
Hi there,
We'd like to request comment from the Department of Homeland Security concerning whether il, or any other federal
agencies, offered any kind of assistance or advice to municipalities looking to dismantle their own Anti-WalJstreel
"Occupy protests.
Published reports note a relationship between the federal government and citles orchestrating the removal of "Occupy
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Colburn, Brent
Subject: RE: CBS NEWS MEOlA REQUEST
And now Salon, This is getting legs, Any info would be greatly appreciated ASAP,
Inquiry, Media
Ortman, Chris; Chandler, Matthew; Uuberes, Andrewi
Subject: FW: CBS NEWS MEOlA REQUEST
AP and CBS are asking about our relationship with cities dealing with "occupy protestors" , .. how would we describe our
activities?
To! 'MediaInquiry@DHS,gov'; LJuberes, Andrew; Davis, Robert M
Cc: Colburn, Brent
Eileen asked about this as well, adding Andrew and Bob. Is I/A or the fusion centers holding conf calls on this topic? Is
FPSI
From: Shaban, Blgad
To: 'MediaInquiry@DHS.gov' <Medialnqulry@DHS.gov>
Hi there,
My name is Bigad Shaban and I am a correspondent with CBS News (national) ,
agenCies. offered any kind of assislance or advice to municipalities looking to dismantle their own Anti-Wallstreet
"Occupy" protests.
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activities?
To: 'MediaInqulry@DHS.gov'; Lluberes, Andrew; Davis, Robert M
Cc: Colburn, Brent
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FPS?
From: Shaban,
Sent: Wednesday, NI
To: 'Medialnquiry@DHS.gov' <Medialnguiry@DHS.gov>
Hi there,
My name is Bigad Shaban and I am a correspondent with CBS News (nalional).
agencies. offered any kind of assistance or advice to municipalities looking to dismantle their own Anti-WaUslreet
"Occupy" protests.
Published reports note a rel ationship between the federal government and cities orchestrating the removal of "Occupy
protestors- (rom makeshift camp sites.
http://reason. comlblog/20 11/ 11/16/obama-administration-alleged Iy-hel ped-co
Bigad Shaban I CBS News Correspondent. Newspath I I newsroom: 818.655.2510

4200 Radford Avenue
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www.Twilter.com/BigadShaban
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Cline, Richard K; Boogaard, Peter
Matt,
Since these protests are lawfully protected First Amendment activities, we are treating atl "Occupy" demonstrations as
When a protest area on Federal property is deemed unsanitary or unsafe by GSA or a city. we work with those officials 10
develop a plan to evacuate the participants in a safe manner_
We have herd standard coordination calls and face-la-face meetings with our partners to ensure that the proper resources
Bob
Colburn, Brent
To: Spaulding, Suzanne;
Cc: WInchester, Robert L;
Inquiry, Media
actIvities?
To: 'Medialnquiry@DHS.gov'; Uuberes, Andrew; Davis, Robert M
Cc: Colburn, Brent
Eileen asked about this as well, adding Andrew and Bob. Is I/A or the fusion centers holding conf calls on this topic? Is
FPS?
From: Shaban, Bigad [m"iltc
Sent: Wednesday, No,'eml,e
To; 'MediaInqulry@DHS.gov' <MediaInquiry@DHS.gov>
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agencies, offered any kind of assistance or advice to municipalities looking to dismantle their own Anti-Watlstreet
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To: 'Shaban, Bigad'
Hello -
Thanks for your inquiry. Off the record, I'm happy to look into this, but there doesn' t seem to be a source of this
allegation. I read the underlying documents, and there is nothing attributed to DHS, beyond a vague mention of
"homeland security" that could easily be a state department of homeland security. Will circle back.
Thanks,
Matt
From: Shaban, Bigad J:m<ll!lJl
SubJect: CBS NEWS MEDIA REQUEST
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agencies, offered any kind of assistance or advice to municipalities looking to dismantle their own AntiWalistreet
"Occupy" protests.
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Cc:
Subject:
Cline, Richard K
Wednesday,
Spaulding, Suzanne;
Winchester, Robert L;
Media Inquiry;
RE: CBS NEWS
Yes ma'am, this is an accurate statement.
Kris Cline
Deputy Director for Operations
Federal Protective Service
From: Spaulding, Suzanne
Sent: Wednesday,
Colburn, Brent; Cl ine, Richa;'il
Subject: Re: CBS NEWS ME,DIA
I would alter the last sentence of the first para slightly:
Onman, cnns; UUberes, Anarew;
Ortman, Chris; lIuberes, Andrew; Medlalnguiry@dhs.gov;
''Wflen a protesta rea oilFederal property is oeemed unsanl1ary or unsafe by GSA or a city, and they make a decision to
evacuate participants, we work with those officials to develop a plan to ensure the security and safety of everyone
involved."
Kri s-- is that accurate?
Cc: Winchester, Robert L; Ortman, Chrisj Lluberes, Andrew; 'InqUiry, Media'
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Subject: RE: CBS NEWS MEDIA "",/UC"
Matt.
Since these protests are lawfully protected First Amendment activities, we are treating all demonstrations as
When a protest area on Federal property is deemed unsanitary or unsafe by GSA or a city. we work with those officials to
We have held standard coordination caUs and face-to-face meetings with our partners to ensure that the proper resources
are available for operations such as street closures. etc. The only eviction FPS has been involved with was assisting the
Portland Police Bureau at the federaUy-owned Terry Schrunk Plaza where FPS arrested two people.
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From: Shaban, Bigad
Sent: Wednesday, NOIlember
To: 'Medialnquiry@DHS,gov' <Medialnguiry@DHS.gov>
Hi there,
agencies, offered any kind of assistance or advice to municipalities looking to dismantle their own
"Occupy" protests.
Published reports note a relationship between the federal government and cities orchestrating the removal of Occupy
protestors from makeshift camp sites.
httD:JJreaSOn.comlblog/20 11/11/16/obama-admini stration-allegedly-hetped-co
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To: Davis, Robert M; Richard K
Colburn, Brent
Inquiry, Media
AP and CBS are asking about our relationship with cities dealing with "occupy protestors" .,. how would we describe our
activities?
To: 'MediaInquiry@DHS.gov'; Uuberes, Andrew; Davis, Robert M
Cc: Colburn, Brent
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sent: Wednesday, November
Hi there.
My name is Bigad Shaban and am a correspondent with CBS News (national).
agencies, offered any kind of assistance or advice to municipalities looking to dismantle their own Antl-WaUstreet
"Occupy" protests.
http://reason.com/blogI20 11/11/16/obama-administration-aUegedly-hel ped-co

4200 Radford Avenue
Studio City, California 91604
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Wednesday, November 16, 20113;04 PM
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Winchester, Robert
'Inquiry, Media'; I ,
RE: CBS NEWS MEDIA
Ortman, Chris; liuberes, Andrew;
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Since these protests are lawfully protected First Amendment activities, we are treating all demonstrations as
When a protest area on Federal property is deemed unsanitary or unsafe by GSA or a city, we work. with those officials to
We have held standard coordination calls and faceto-face meetings with our partners to ensure that the proper resources
Bob
Sent: Wednesday. November 16, 2011 2:42 PM
To: Davis, Robert M; Spaulding, Suzannei Cline, Richard K

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activities?
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Cc: Colburn, Brent
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Spaulding. I
Cc: Winchester, Robert Ortman. Chris; Chandler,
Subject:
Matthew; Lluberes, ;;EQUEST
FW: CBS NEWS MEDIA
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activi ties?
To: 'MediaInquiry@OHS.gov'; Uuberes, Andrew; Davis, Robert M
Cc: Colburn, Brent
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From: Shaban, Bigad
Sent:
Hi there,
agencies, offered any kind of assistance or advice to municipalities looking to dismantte their own Anti wWalistreet
"Occupy" protests.
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