Sheriffs Across US Refusing to Send Police and Equipment to DAPL as Outrage and Costs Grow

[KamaAina]

http://thefreethoughtproject.com/sheriff-refuse-dapl-outrage/

In response to an increasingly furious public outcry, sheriffs from around the country have refused to send personnel and equipment to assist the Morton County Sheriff’s Department in guarding construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.

A massive campaign of angry phone calls and indignant emails to departments planning to travel to North Dakota succeeded in persuading multiple sheriffs — elected officials — the brutal tactics used against peaceful Standing Rock Sioux and other water protectors have been a gross abuse of power....

Clearly, to the appalled constituents and people around the world voicing outrage against Morton County and other departments, officers have completely dismissed that protection — and, instead, acted as a rogue standing army, intentionally targeting medics, journalists, and water protectors with everything from rubber bullets and tear gas, to icy water and concussion grenades.

Sheriffs concerned about the heinous use of force — not to mention, re-election — have wisely reconsidered requests to join what has, in essence, become a war against Indigenous peoples interested only in preserving uncontaminated water for future generations.

[pinboy3niner]

1. K&R

[FarCenter]

2. Schools and business closings in Bismarck, Mandan

The National Weather Service has posted several winter storm warnings for central and western North Dakota. Snow will continue to pile up until early Wednesday evening, with 1 to 3 inches expected today.

The North Dakota Department of Transportation issued a no travel advisory for south central North Dakota — including Mandan, Center, Glen Ullin, Carson and Selfridge — due to due to blowing snow and drifting snow causing areas of near zero visibility at times and hazardous driving conditions.

A travel alert remains in effect for western and central North Dakota, which means motorists can travel but should be advised of rapidly changing conditions.

http://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/schools-and-business-closings-in-bismarck-mandan/article_f771e00d-ecd3-5427-80be-4e0998974c7e.html