Denver Police stocks Guns and Pepper for DNC '08

There were the rumors.

Shades of 1968. Why?

Guns, pepper weapons and baby powder

Denver police are stocking up on guns that fire a pepper spray-like substance instead of bullets – a less-lethal weapon used to disperse crowds – in advance of the Democratic National Convention.

The department recently ordered 88 Mark IV launchers and projectiles at a cost “in the low six figures,” the company that makes the weapons stated in a news release Monday.

The request was for delivery in advance of the DNC, according to Louisville- based Security With Advanced Technology Inc.

The convention, scheduled for Aug. 25 to 28 at the Pepsi Center, is expected to draw thousands of protesters to sites throughout Denver.

Some organizers of protest groups believe police are buying extended-range Tasers and weapons that incapacitate people with high-intensity sound.

The Mark IV weapons the city ordered recently fire plastic balls filled with powder that’s “like a combination of cayenne pepper and baby powder,” the manufacturer said.

Observation on the marketing feature: baby powder with active ingredient pepper is no longer harmless.

Anyone knows what’s the set up for the GOP?

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Oui on June 17, 2008 at 12:16 pm

Security With Advanced Technology (S.W.A.T.) Reports Order From Denver Police Department

LOUISVILLE, CO–(MARKET WIRE)–Jun 16, 2008 — Security With Advanced Technology, Inc. (NasdaqCM:SWAT – News) reported that its Veritas Tactical business segment has received a purchase order from the City and County of Denver, for the Company’s recently introduced rifle launcher and pistol launcher as well as projectiles and associated accessories. The purchase order includes 88 of the new Mark IV launchers representing approximately 80% of the order and the PO totals in the low six figures.

SWAT CEO, Jeff McGonegal, added, “The receipt of this PO following extensive testing by Denver is exciting and hopefully marks the start of additional sales opportunities. We also continue to make progress on the steps required to consummate the merger with PepperBall Technologies that was announced on May 28, 2008.”

Live Ammo RED
Red PepperBall projectiles contain the active irritant PAVA (Capsaicin II). These rounds are filled with PAVA powder, offerring equivalent heat levels as current law enforcement OC products. The powdered PAVA creates a cloud that envelops the suspect.

"But I will not let myself be reduced to silence."

idredit on June 17, 2008 at 12:30 pm

Thanks for the link.

Quite revealing. What do you know? No baby powder!
- Oui on June 17, 2008 at 1:00 pm
  
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  PAVA and Reproductive toxicity
  
  12. No data are available on reproductive toxicity studies on PAVA. Nor are any data available from fertility or developmental toxicity studies using standard methods for either PAVA or capsaicin. There is one report of the treatment of neonatal rats (2 day old) with a relatively high dose level of capsaicin (50 mg/kg using the subcutaneous route) resulting in retardation of sexual development and reduced fertility.(11) The dose level used resulted in growth retardation throughout adulthood. No conclusions can be drawn from this study regarding any effects of PAVA on the reproductive system. There are no reported investigations of developmental toxicity (teratogenicity), nor of any multigeneration studies to investigate effects on fertility.
  
  "But I will not let myself be reduced to silence."

dada on June 17, 2008 at 1:21 pm

fun and games for all:

Denver Police Stocking UP

The Denver Police Department is using taxpayer money to buy new security equipment in preparation for the Democratic National Convention in August but is refusing to disclose exactly what the purchases are, saying that revealing the information would be “contrary to the public interest.”

While the Denver City Council has already allocated approximately $5 million of the $50 million in federal funds provided by Congress for national security, the police department is buying equipment on the local level through the city’s routine purchasing process, which in some cases can bypass city council approval, according to public officials.

lack of disclosure as spawned a cottage industry of speculation as to what exactly are all these dollars buying?

here’s an excellent series, from the colorado independent “exploring the array of modern-day police toyz and gadgets that may be on display during the Democratic National Convention this Aug. 25-28.”

and just to keep everybody alert; last night a squadron of black hawk helicopters turned downtown denver into a war zone with a night time exercise.

it’s gonna be interesting.

idredit on June 17, 2008 at 1:53 pm

After 7 years of conditioning by the FMPI – Fear Mongering for Profits Industry, perhaps they’re being fore-armed.

The mindsets such as Newt Gingrich and Antonin Scalia have warned that with the recent SC decision, “we could lose a city”

We’re all terrorists or zombies with a 9/10 mindset who insist on transparency.
- dada on June 17, 2008 at 2:09 pm
  
  l don’t know about “fore”, but they’re certainly going to be “well armed”.
  
  after much deliberation, l decided to forego applying for a media/photog pass for it…think l’ll spend the w/e in the mtns.
  - idredit on June 17, 2008 at 4:22 pm
    
    the main intent of all this stockpile and war games exercise is to paint Democratic voters as terrorists.
    
    Just watch for the real thing.
  - infidelpig on June 18, 2008 at 12:30 pm
    
    awwww, damn bro, your gonna miss out on all those free chemicals???? ; )
    
    remember the 60’s, “better liv’n through chemicals”
    
    LMAO….peace bro…
    
    enjoy the mtns ; )
    - idredit on June 18, 2008 at 9:01 pm
      
      hmmmm.
      
      Blackhawk Flyovers Whip Up Concern, Curiosity
      
      ABC7News with photos
      
      Public Not Told About Anti-Terror Drill
      
      DENVER — The sight of Blackhawk helicopters scouring the skies over Denver on Monday and Tuesday night looked like a scene from a movie. Instead, it was an anti-terror drill that surprised and concerned residents, who had not been warned about the exercise.
      
      The drill was a multi-agency operation involving special forces in the military and Denver police.
      
      [.]
      
      The training exercises are not related to any security training for the Democratic National Convention in August, said Lt. Nathan Potter, with Special Operations Command. Although, sources inside the training tell 7News the Democratic National Convention definitely played a role in choosing a site for the operations.
      
      (emphasis added)
      
      anti-terrorists drill, huh?

boran2 on June 17, 2008 at 1:43 pm

Hopefully these are intended only for use against the inevitable wingnut protestors.

ask on June 17, 2008 at 2:07 pm

Deadpan snark?
- boran2 on June 17, 2008 at 2:21 pm
  
  Is there any other kind?
  - ask on June 17, 2008 at 3:21 pm
    
    It’s the best kind, anyway.

Gaianne on June 17, 2008 at 3:54 pm

Oui on June 17, 2008 at 12:16 pm
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Security With Advanced Technology (S.W.A.T.) Reports Order From Denver Police Department

LOUISVILLE, CO–(MARKET WIRE)–Jun 16, 2008 — Security With Advanced Technology, Inc. (NasdaqCM:SWAT – News) reported that its Veritas Tactical business segment has received a purchase order from the City and County of Denver, for the Company’s recently introduced rifle launcher and pistol launcher as well as projectiles and associated accessories. The purchase order includes 88 of the new Mark IV launchers representing approximately 80% of the order and the PO totals in the low six figures.

SWAT CEO, Jeff McGonegal, added, “The receipt of this PO following extensive testing by Denver is exciting and hopefully marks the start of additional sales opportunities. We also continue to make progress on the steps required to consummate the merger with PepperBall Technologies that was announced on May 28, 2008.”

Live Ammo RED
Red PepperBall projectiles contain the active irritant PAVA (Capsaicin II). These rounds are filled with PAVA powder, offerring equivalent heat levels as current law enforcement OC products. The powdered PAVA creates a cloud that envelops the suspect.
"But I will not let myself be reduced to silence."
- idredit on June 17, 2008 at 12:30 pm
  
  Thanks for the link.
  
  Quite revealing. What do you know? No baby powder!
  - Oui on June 17, 2008 at 1:00 pm
    
    .
    
    PAVA and Reproductive toxicity
    
    12. No data are available on reproductive toxicity studies on PAVA. Nor are any data available from fertility or developmental toxicity studies using standard methods for either PAVA or capsaicin. There is one report of the treatment of neonatal rats (2 day old) with a relatively high dose level of capsaicin (50 mg/kg using the subcutaneous route) resulting in retardation of sexual development and reduced fertility.(11) The dose level used resulted in growth retardation throughout adulthood. No conclusions can be drawn from this study regarding any effects of PAVA on the reproductive system. There are no reported investigations of developmental toxicity (teratogenicity), nor of any multigeneration studies to investigate effects on fertility.
    
    "But I will not let myself be reduced to silence."
dada on June 17, 2008 at 1:21 pm

fun and games for all:

Denver Police Stocking UP

The Denver Police Department is using taxpayer money to buy new security equipment in preparation for the Democratic National Convention in August but is refusing to disclose exactly what the purchases are, saying that revealing the information would be “contrary to the public interest.”

While the Denver City Council has already allocated approximately $5 million of the $50 million in federal funds provided by Congress for national security, the police department is buying equipment on the local level through the city’s routine purchasing process, which in some cases can bypass city council approval, according to public officials.

lack of disclosure as spawned a cottage industry of speculation as to what exactly are all these dollars buying?

here’s an excellent series, from the colorado independent “exploring the array of modern-day police toyz and gadgets that may be on display during the Democratic National Convention this Aug. 25-28.”

and just to keep everybody alert; last night a squadron of black hawk helicopters turned downtown denver into a war zone with a night time exercise.

it’s gonna be interesting.
- idredit on June 17, 2008 at 1:53 pm
  
  After 7 years of conditioning by the FMPI – Fear Mongering for Profits Industry, perhaps they’re being fore-armed.
  
  The mindsets such as Newt Gingrich and Antonin Scalia have warned that with the recent SC decision, “we could lose a city”
  
  We’re all terrorists or zombies with a 9/10 mindset who insist on transparency.
  - dada on June 17, 2008 at 2:09 pm
    
    l don’t know about “fore”, but they’re certainly going to be “well armed”.
    
    after much deliberation, l decided to forego applying for a media/photog pass for it…think l’ll spend the w/e in the mtns.
    - idredit on June 17, 2008 at 4:22 pm
      
      the main intent of all this stockpile and war games exercise is to paint Democratic voters as terrorists.
      
      Just watch for the real thing.
    - infidelpig on June 18, 2008 at 12:30 pm
      
      awwww, damn bro, your gonna miss out on all those free chemicals???? ; )
      
      remember the 60’s, “better liv’n through chemicals”
      
      LMAO….peace bro…
      
      enjoy the mtns ; )
      - idredit on June 18, 2008 at 9:01 pm
        
        hmmmm.
        
        Blackhawk Flyovers Whip Up Concern, Curiosity
        
        ABC7News with photos
        
        Public Not Told About Anti-Terror Drill
        
        DENVER — The sight of Blackhawk helicopters scouring the skies over Denver on Monday and Tuesday night looked like a scene from a movie. Instead, it was an anti-terror drill that surprised and concerned residents, who had not been warned about the exercise.
        
        The drill was a multi-agency operation involving special forces in the military and Denver police.
        
        [.]
        
        The training exercises are not related to any security training for the Democratic National Convention in August, said Lt. Nathan Potter, with Special Operations Command. Although, sources inside the training tell 7News the Democratic National Convention definitely played a role in choosing a site for the operations.
        
        (emphasis added)
        
        anti-terrorists drill, huh?
boran2 on June 17, 2008 at 1:43 pm

Hopefully these are intended only for use against the inevitable wingnut protestors.
- ask on June 17, 2008 at 2:07 pm
  
  Deadpan snark?
  - boran2 on June 17, 2008 at 2:21 pm
    
    Is there any other kind?
    - ask on June 17, 2008 at 3:21 pm
      
      It’s the best kind, anyway.
Gaianne on June 17, 2008 at 3:54 pm

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