NYPD braces for riots over Ferguson decision

The New York Post reports:

Nearly 2,000 NYPD cops stationed at 1 Police Plaza ranked lieutenant and below were ordered to dress in full riot gear Tuesday ahead of planned protests in Union Square against a grand jury’s decision to not indict the Ferguson cop who shot Michael Brown.

The rare mobilization announcement was made via loud speaker at police headquarters.

“All uniformed members of the service assigned to headquarters are ordered to appear in the first floor auditorium with bullet resistant vests, helmets, batons, reflective vests and tactical response hoods. Full compliance is mandatory,” the announcement said.

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