Pennsylvania Homeland Security Out of Cycle ITRR Reports 4

8/8/2019 Pennsylvania Homeland Security Out of Cycle ITRR Reports 4

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Sectors: Government Facilities; Energy2. Pro-Drilling, Anti-Drilling Activism in Delaware River Area The Northern Wayne PropertyOwners Alliance (NWPOA) is calling for supporters of oil well drilling in the Delaware RiverBasin - which would naturally entail their right to sell their properties to oil companiesinterested in the area's reserves - to attend the Delaware River Basin Commission hearing inTrenton, New Jersey, on 14 July 2ele.Opponents of such drilling - primarily environmentalists - have called fo r a rally at theDRBC hearing "to s h O \ ~ support fo r th e moratorium on drilling in the Delaware River Basin."NWPOA is active among property owners in New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania. Thegroup appears to be headquartered in Damascus, PA.ANALYSIS****** T/I/W Rating: LOW-to-MODERATEITRR analysts note that th e Damascus area, where pro-drilling activities are taking place,has also been the scene of eco-terrorist vandalism to drilling equipment.The New Jersey hearing may be th e scene of confrontations between pro- and anti-drillingactivists. In Pennsylvania, the escalating conflict may define local fault lines andpotentially increase area environmentalist activity or eco-terrorism.

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that the plan to surgically implant explosives closer to the surface of the suicide bomber's skin is due to thatlesson learned by AQAP.Regarding threats to the Pennsylvania transportation system, ITRR analysts reiterate that Increasinginternational traffic at Philadelphia International Airport, along with its central location, significantly raises itsprofile as a target for jihadist agents seeking to detonate implanted devices in American airspace, As thesecond-most well-traveled airport in Pennsylvania, and as a US military transit point with facilities for militarypersonnel and their families, Pittsburgh International Airport would also be a high-profile target for suchterrorists.

Sectors: BANKING AND FINANCE; COMMERCIAL FACILITIES; GOVERNMENT FACILITIES2. 'End-the-Fed'March and Rally in PittsburghOn 3 July 2010, monetary reform activists are holding an "End the Fed" march and rally in Pittsburgh, calling toeliminate the Federal Reserve. Organizers have called on supporters to "raise your voice in protest andrespectfully inform as many people in the Pittsburgh Area as possible,"The march is slated to begin at st. Stanislaus Kostka Church (57 21st Street) at 11 :00 am and proceed to theFederal Reserve Building (717 Grant Street).As noted in PAIS no. 62, a similar event was held in Philadelphia in April 2010, billed as the "official" localevent for End the Fed activities .******ANAL YSIS****** T/lfW Rating: LOWAs of this writing , ITRR analysts expect the above event to conform to conditions of a legal protest, althoughITRR has no current information regarding needed police permits. No violence, vandalism or rioting isexpected. Law enforcement personnel will primarily be called upon to provide crowd control.

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Sectors: COMMERCIAL FACILITIES; GOVERNMENT FACILITIES3. Confirmed Pennsylvania TEA Party RalliesThe Fourth of July 2010 is the catalyst for several Tea Party events in Pennsylvania, as noted in the"Actionable Date Reminders" section in previous PAIB editions.Among these are confirmed rallies taking place at:

Greensburg/Jeannette Regional Airport, Airport Road, in Claridge, on 3 July. Mercer County Courthouse Square in Mercer, on 3 July. LOVE Park and 500 Market St. in Philadelphia, on 4 July.Other previously noted Tea Party events which have not been confirmed include gatherings in:

Avondale (8964 Gap Newport Pike) on 4 July; Gettysburg (Adams County Courthouse) on 4 July; Bethel Park (5098 Alicia Dr.) on 4 July; Harrison City (Bushy Run Battlefield) on 4 July; Jeannette (Bushy Run Battlefield State Park) on 4 July; Erie (City Hall) on 4 July; and Pittsburgh (Flag Staff Hill AKA Schenley Park) on 4 July

. . . ANALySIS TIIIW Rating: LOW-to-MODERATEAs of this writing, ITRR analysts expect the above events to conform to conditions of a legal protest, althoughITRR has no current information regarding needed police permits. No illegality, violence, vandalism or otherrioting is expected. Law enforcement personnel will primarily be called upon to provide crowd control andmanage possible counter-protests.Nonetheless, a small chance exists that more radical anti-government elements will be inspired to "directaction" targeting government offices. In addition, confrontations between Tea Party protesters and theiropponents on the sidelines of the events may escalate into physical conflict.

Bob Anspach I Execut ive Ass istant to the D irectorPennsylvania Emergency Management Ag ency2605 In tersta te Drive I Har ri sburg, PA 17110Phone: 717. 651.2739 I Fax : 717.651. 2040www.PEMA.state.pa.us"This e-mail message, including any attachments, is intended for the sole use of the individual(s) and entity(ies)to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidentia l and exempt from disclosureunder applicable law. If you are not the intended addressee, nor authorized to receive for the intended addressee,you are notified that you may not use, copy, disclose or distribute any information contained in this e-mailmessage. If you have received this message in error, immediately notify the sender and delete the message."

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******ANALYSIS* *** ** T/I/W Rating: MODERATEITRR analysts expect that the Netanyahu visi t will trigger additional anti-Israel protestselsewhere in the US. Such events would focus primarily on Israeli embassies and consulates,such as the consulate in Philadelphia. However, i t is of note that anti-Israel protests inreaction to th e confrontation over the Gaza floti l la took place in Pittsburgh and Reading, aswell.In PAIB no. 93, ITRR noted that jihadist communications have already stepped up discussionsof "revenge" targeting of Jews, Israelis and Americans in response to the Gaza maritimeblockade. Al l Israeli-identified assets worldwide are already under increased risk ofuncontrolled protests or physical attack. Such assets include high-profile Jewishinstitutions, synagogues or cownunal events (including pro-Israel rallies and counterprotests that may be called in reaction to events in the Middle East).ITRR researchers are continuing to monitor jihadist and anarchist communications fo rindications of lone wolf calls to arms or protest events in Pennsylvania.

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Anspach, Robert (PEMA)From:Sent:To:Subject:

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French, RobertWednesday, April 14, 2010 8:35 AMAnspach, Robert (PEMA)Re:

From: Anspach, Robert (PEMA)To: French, Robert; Bates, Diana M; Flinn, Richard DSent: Wed Apr 14 08:07:13 2010Subject:Sir,FYI - info regarding anti-gun rally in Philadelphia, today.13. Pro-IAnti-Gun Groups and Targeted ProtestsAn anti-gun protest scheduled for today , 14 April 2010 at 11 :00, in Philadelphia is likely to be met with a progun counter-protest . The target is The Shooter Shop at 2001 E. Allegheny Ave ., a firearms selle r.Pro-gun activists are treating the event as a "mounting harassment" of "legitimate f irearms dealers across theCommonwealth."******ANALYSIS****** TIIIW Rating: LOW-to-MODERATE

While the above protest and counter-protest are expected to be peaceful and legal in nature, ITRR analystsare alerting Pennsylvania law enforcement personnel to the potential for similar protest/counter-protest eventsin coming days. Awareness should be heightened specifically in light of the series of Second Amendmentevents planned for 19 April 2010 (see PAIB no . 64 for more), as well as Pennsylvania's Fifth Annual Right toKeep and Bear Arms (RKBA) Rally at the capitol building in Harrisburg on 27 April.Potential high-profile targets for anti-gun protest activity include Pennsylvania gun shows this month and next ,including: 17-18 April 2010 in Greencastle, althe Mason Dixon Auto Auction. 17-18 April 2010 in Monroeville, at the Convention Center at 135 Mall Blvd. 24-25 April 2010 in Allentown, at the Rodeway Inn. 24-25 April 2010 in Washington, at the Washington County fairgrourids . 30 April-2 May 2010 in York, at the York Fairgrounds. 15-16 May 2010 in Philadelphia (Oaks), althe Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. 22-23 May 2010 in Philadelphia, at the National Guard grounds. 29-30 May 2010 in Bristol, at Kings Caterers (4010 New Falls Rd.) 29-30 May 2010 in Wind Gap, at the Plainfield Township Fire Company Social Hall (6480 Sullivan Trail).

Bob Anspach I Executive Assistant to the DirectorPennsylvania Emergency Management Agency2605 Interstate Drive I Harrisburg, PA 17110Phone : 717.651.2739 I Fax: 717.651.2040


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Reference: Militiatrdining in Schuylkill County, 16-19 July 2010John,For Y o ~ r Information 8, Situational A w ~ r e n e s s . I tried to reach'Chief Bernodin directl y but he is of f today a ~ d the other ' '

" patrolmenare out of the office on patrol. He may already be aware of this training 'but Vm just making sure. 'Please disseminate to ali concerned. Wili ke 'ep ' y o ~ informed:

JimJAMES F. PowERS, JR. I DirectorPennsylyania Office of Homeland Security2605 'Interstate Drive f Suite 380Harrisburg, PA 17110-93'82Office: 7i7 .651.2715 I Mobile:www.homelandsecuritY.state.pa.us , ' , ' I Fax: 717.651.2040 "'., .This e-mall,lnciudingattachments, is intended for the sole use of the individual{s) and entity{ies) to ~ h o m addressed,and may c ~ n t a i n information that is privileged, confidential and/or exempt from disclosure under applicabl,e laws. If you"are neither the intended addressee; nor authorized to receive email on behalf of the Intended addressee; you , 'are hereby notified that you may not use, copy, disclose and/or distribute any information contained herein. If you havereceived this message in error, immediately notify he sender and delete the message. ' . '

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Anspach, Robert (PEMA)From: French, RobertSent:To: Wednesday, August 11 , 2010 8:51 AMAnspach, Robert (PEMA)Subject: Re: Intelligence Update

BobNo. Just print them off and leave them on the desk for me . Thanks.

From: Anspach, Robert (PEMA)To: French, RobertSent: Wed Aug 11 08:00:25 2010Subject: Intelligence UpdateBoss,I KNOW YOU ARE ON VACATION BUT I WANT TO KNOW IF YOU WANT THE INTELLIGENCE UPDATES WHILE YOU AREGONE?

BOB

ONGOING RESEARCHUpdate: Would-Be Protesters Disappointed; EPA PostponesThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that a public meeting on hydraulicfracturing that it was originally to hold in Binghamton, New York, will be postponed to an as-yetundecided date, possibly in September. The decision was prompted by the indications of anunexpectedly large turnout, more than 5,000 people, and the inadequacy of available halls tosafely host them all at this time. The original meeting was singled out by anti-drilling and prodrilling activists as a key event in determining the fate of natural gas drilling; therefore, activistson both sides are expected to redouble efforts for the updated event. ITRR analysts believe theabove targeting guidance focusing on the EPA - by both environmentalists and landowners'advocacy groups - may lead to local activist actions at the offices of the EPA in Philadelphia. Inaddition, the agency "has field operations and laboratories" in Pittsburgh, according to EPApublications. (PIB nos. 118 and 121)Crimethlnc. Targeting Law EnforcementCrimethInc., a supposedly "leaderless" anarchist movement, has decided to hold what it iscalling a "decentralized convergence" throughout August. The group is encouraging anarchists inNorth America to take any action they feel will be effective in order to make the anarchistpresence felt in their respective local areas. Activists have provided supporters theoreticalanalysis and practical guidance to, as they put it, "fuck the police." CrimethInc. activists and theNortheast Anarchist Network (NEAN) will likely be stepping up activities (legal and illegal) in . henortheastern United States throughout August 2010, Heightened situational awareness isadvised throughout the next two months at those sites that have previously been targeted byanarchist activity (such as governmental institutions and icons, law enforcement personnel,

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protests that led to many arrests and disruption of an Arizona Diamondbacks baseball game.Anarchists have called for "direct actions in our local communities" in response to the new law.Opponents of the law in Pennsylvania may target visiting Arizona VIPs, delegations or Arizonarelated events with protests or "direct action" in the coming weeks and months, includingDiamondback baseball games in Pittsburgh in September 2010. Counter-protests by supportersof the Arizona legislation may precipitate violent confrontations between opposing protestersrequiring law enforcement intervention. (PIB nos. 98, 102, 106 and 119)Update: Euro-American Heritage Fest in Lackawanna CountyRadical White nationalists are promoting an event called the Euro-American Heritage Fest 2010(AKA European American Heritage Celebrat ion). It is slated to take place on 14 August 2010 inMoosic (Lackawanna County). The Euro-American Heritage Fest 2010 has been publicized onracist forums. Potential violence due to excessive alcohol consumption (despite a ban on alcoholat the event), clashes with anti-racist protesters or with police would not necessarily be limitedto the Fest fairgrounds and may be triggered in any of the surrounding areas. (PIB no. 111)

Anarchy Summer Camp in AugustThe Anarchy Summer Camp, called in order to "prepare for the upcoming Inte rnational MonetaryFund demonstrations this fall," is scheduled for 6-9 August 2010 . ITRR analysts reiterate thatthere has been an escalation in rhetoric and tactics among anarchist and far-left groups for morethan a year, including arson, bombings, vandalism and "direct action." Further acts of anarchistterrorism and vandalism - inspired by the Toronto G20 "actions", the Trois-Rivieres, Quebec,bombing and the above Summer Camp - can be expected throughout North America in the nearterm. Military recruitment centers, police, banks and multinational companies in Pennsylvania -specifically in areas of significant anarchist activity - are advised to increase situationa lawareness at the present time. (PIB nos. 94, 107 and 108)

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Ramadan is followed by a three-day festival known as Eid AI-Fitr, starting on 10 September


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2010 .Both Jews and Muslims use a lunar-based religious calendar, such that the above dates arecorrect only for 2010.******ANALYSIS****** T/I/W Rating: MODERATEAs noted in several previous PIB editions, recent chatter among jihadists, anarchists and radicalanti -war elements discuss targeting for attacks on Jewish and Israeli assets worldwide, whichinclude the Israeli consulate in Philadelphia, high-profile Jewish institutions, synagogues,communal events and pro-Israel gatherings of all kinds.ITRR analysts reiterate the necessity for heightened security measures and situationalawareness at Jewish houses of worship in Pennsylvania. This will become increasingly significantas the Jewish High Holiday season approaches .

. In addition, the expected increased media focus on the nation's Muslim community duringRamadan, coinciding with the controversy surrounding the "Ground Zero Mosque" in New YorkCity, may provide the necessary impetus for lone-wolf acts of violence or vandalism atPennsylvania mosques.ITRR researchers are continuing to monitor relevant communications fo r indications of lone-wolfcalls to arms or protest events at the houses of worship in Pennsylvania.

Bob Anspach I Exe cuti ve Assistan t to the DirectorPennsy lvan ia Emerg ency Management Agency2605 Interstate Drive I Harrisburg, PA 17110Phone: 717 .651. 2739 I Fax: 717. 651. 2040\ V \ f . J \ ' ~ ' . PEf,'cA.sta te. pa .us"Thi s e-ma il message. includinganya ttachments. is in tended for the sole use of th e individual(s) and entity(ies)to whom it is addressed and may contain in formation that is p rivileged, confidcntial and exempt from di sclosureunder applicabl e law. If you a re not the in tended addressee, nor authorized to rece ive for the intended addressee,you are notified th at you may not use, copy, disclose or distribute any information contained in this e-mailmessage. If you have rece ived this message in error, immediately notify th e sender and delete the message."

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From:Sent:To:Anspach , Robert (PEMA)Monday, May31 , 2010 1:11 PMFrench, RobertSubject: Re : Intelligence Update - May 31 , 2010

Great weekend. We visited the FTIG Cemetery yesterday.

----- Original Message ----From: French, RobertTo: Anspach, Robert (PEMA)Sent: Mon May 31 13:05:45 2010Subject: RE: Intelligence Update - May 31 , 2010Thanks Bob,hope you are enjoying your holiday.Robert P. French 1 Director, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency & Pennsylvania HomelandSecurity Advisor2605 Interstate Drive 1 Harrisburg, PA 17110Phone: 717.651 . 2007 1 Fax: x 2040www.PEMA.state.pa.usFrom: Anspach, Robert (PEMA)Sent: Monday, May 31 , 2010 10:03 AMTo: French, RobertSubject: Intelligence Update - May 31 , 2010Actionable Date Reminders31 May 2010: The Memorial Day Parade in Philadelphia is a highly symbolic event and location.As lone-wolf, small-cell and international jihadist cells have all targeted such events andlocations in the recent past, security personnel are advised to heighten situationalawareness around the parade, including recruiting civilian vendors and others in the paradevicinity as intelligence multipliers .1 June 2010: A rally to support suspected jihadist terrorists, the "Fort Dix 5" , will takeplace at the US Court House at 601 Market Street in Philadelphia.1-6 June 2010: A pro-immigration, anti-border organization known as stop Deportation, inconjunction with other anti-nationalist groups, has called for a series of actions andprotests fo r what i t is calling the European Week of Action Against the Deportation Machine.Targets of their actions include governmental and private facilities.

Special Update: Deadly Violence Aboard Gaza Flotilla According to open sources, onlinelive video clips and unofficial security reports, serious violence ensued when Israeli forcesboarded ships taking part in an attempt to force their way through an Israeli sea embargo onthe Hamas regime (see PAIB no. 91). In the ensuing clashes, an unknown number of activistsI ~ e r e killed during clashes with Israeli forces and reports indicate that dozens were. injured.At least ten Israeli soldiers were injured in the confrontation.IDF reports indicate that passengers on the Gaza-bound f lotil la attacked the soldiers withweapons, including knives and live fire.

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the possibility of counter-protests at or near th e event.In Pennsylvania, Muslim community activists may seek to express their rage over th e antimosque activism in New York in either organized or spontaneous protests. Additionally, antiMuslim protests or vandalism may be initiated in response to the events. Red flag dates fo rsuch incidents include the planned SIOA protest day and thereafter.

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The Brandywine Peace Community, in conjunction with the Shalom Center and other anti-wargroups, is planning a protest at th e Independence Visitors Center, 6th &Market St . in


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Philadelphia, on 3 July 2010. The theme of th e protest is : "Declare Your Independence FromWar, Oil and Corporate Power".The protest agenda ("before the start of the Philly Pops Concert Celebration") includes,"Music, Speakers, Dramatic Readings of Independence and Reading and Signing th e 2010Declaration of Independence from Corporate Domination drafted by Rabbi Arthur Waskow,director, Shalom Center."******ANALYSIS****** T/I/W Rating: LOWAs of this writing, ITRR analysts expect th e above event to conform to conditions of a legalprotest, although ITRR has no current information regarding needed police permits. Lawenforcement personnel will primarily be called upon to provide crowd control. As in otherprotests and events of this nature, however, there remains a small chance that more radicalelements will be inspired to take "direct action", such as civil disobedience.

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Mike PerelmanMichael Perelman, MS, CPPCo-DirectorInstitute of Terrorism Research and ResponsePO Box 56555PhiladEllprtiia PA 19111

www .terrorresponse.orgITRR provides u rgent and actionable intelligence to subscribers around the world.

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