(07-21-2020, 11:28 AM)mikesez Wrote:

(07-21-2020, 11:06 AM)homebiscuit Wrote: I can’t attest to ID, but DHS said they are following the perps until they are separated from other rioters. That likely means they’re making arrests a distance away from federal property.

Right, there isn't really a "good" choice for the officers.  There are downsides and dangers to arrests no matter where they attempt them.  But I have to believe that they can do better than this.  If the local 3 percenters or some other unofficial militia decided to go around in vans kidnapping people, would it look different?  No.

They should make it look different.  Wear ID.  Declare verbally what agency they are with, why the person is under arrest, and where they are being taken.  As former Scotus chief Earl Warren would say, police like it's your job.  Be professional about it.