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Internal TigerSwan Situation Report 2016-11-08
June 3, 2017
1? Ti gerSWan
Salmons to Uncertainty?
DAPL SITREP 057
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November 8, 2016
John Porter
ENERGY TRANSFE ChiefSeeurity Officer
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1? Ti gerSWan
Salmons to Uncertainty?
DAPL SITREP 057
u?
November 8, 2016
John Porter
ENERGY TRANSFE ChiefSeeurity Officer
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The Highlights
In ND, 51 protesters were scheduled to appear in court to hear charges for their involvement
in protest action on October 22. The remaining protestors at the camps only managed a
peaceful demonstration walk to the north bridge on HWY 1306. Mississippi Stand in IA
regrouped and staged a protest at the South Skunk River HDD during the pipe pull operation.
LE arrested three protestors and the effort resulted in Precision cancelling the night shift. MS
may continue to stage such protests in an effort to regain publicity and juice their fundraising
effort for moving up to Standing Rock.
The Details
1. EXECUTIVE UIVI MARY
A. North Dakota
i. lntelUpdate
a.
Protestors have released a call to action for veterans of all branches to come to
Standing Rock on Veterans Day, 11 NOV. A continued influx of veterans could
enable protesters to become more organized, as well as improve their tactics,
techniques, and procedures.
b. Sacred Stone is attempting to hire plumbers, carpenters, and electricians to
finish the two buildings on Camp 4 {which is on Corps of Engineer property}.
Reporting indicates that protestors possess the necessary materials, but lack the
skilled labor. Without skilled labor, the projects will not be completed in time for
the first snows.
c. Reporting indicates that the Tesoro Gas Station located by the Prairie Knights
Casino on the reservation has sold out of gasoline and only has diesel fuel
available. The lack of fuel may hinder protestor vehicle movements.
d. A contingent of Black Panthers, likely from Chicago, have arrived at Standing
Rock to support the protesters.
e. Social media reporting states that 1,200 people have signed up for the one-way
bus trips to Standing Rock.
ii. Past 24 Hours
a. Construction of the pipeline continued without interruption.
b. Hescos along to the south of the pullback pipe are 98% complete. Trenches are
being dug along both sides ofthe pullback pipe.
c. Protesters attempted to set up two roadblocks near the Mandan mat yard. Law
enforcement interdicted the protesters before they could disrupt operations.
d. Protesters continued to probe the North Bridge area and conducted a silent,
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peaceful march to the bridge with 400 people. A youth organization planned the
event.
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The Highlights
In ND, 51 protesters were scheduled to appear in court to hear charges for their involvement
in protest action on October 22. The remaining protestors at the camps only managed a
peaceful demonstration walk to the north bridge on HWY 1306. Mississippi Stand in IA
regrouped and staged a protest at the South Skunk River HDD during the pipe pull operation.
LE arrested three protestors and the effort resulted in Precision cancelling the night shift. MS
may continue to stage such protests in an effort to regain publicity and juice their fundraising
effort for moving up to Standing Rock.
The Details
1. EXECUTIVE UIVI MARY
A. North Dakota
i. lntelUpdate
a.
Protestors have released a call to action for veterans of all branches to come to
Standing Rock on Veterans Day, 11 NOV. A continued influx of veterans could
enable protesters to become more organized, as well as improve their tactics,
techniques, and procedures.
b. Sacred Stone is attempting to hire plumbers, carpenters, and electricians to
finish the two buildings on Camp 4 {which is on Corps of Engineer property}.
Reporting indicates that protestors possess the necessary materials, but lack the
skilled labor. Without skilled labor, the projects will not be completed in time for
the first snows.
c. Reporting indicates that the Tesoro Gas Station located by the Prairie Knights
Casino on the reservation has sold out of gasoline and only has diesel fuel
available. The lack of fuel may hinder protestor vehicle movements.
d. A contingent of Black Panthers, likely from Chicago, have arrived at Standing
Rock to support the protesters.
e. Social media reporting states that 1,200 people have signed up for the one-way
bus trips to Standing Rock.
ii. Past 24 Hours
a. Construction of the pipeline continued without interruption.
b. Hescos along to the south of the pullback pipe are 98% complete. Trenches are
being dug along both sides ofthe pullback pipe.
c. Protesters attempted to set up two roadblocks near the Mandan mat yard. Law
enforcement interdicted the protesters before they could disrupt operations.
d. Protesters continued to probe the North Bridge area and conducted a silent,
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peaceful march to the bridge with 400 people. A youth organization planned the
event.
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Next 24 Hours
a. Tensions will remain high as DAPL workers continue efforts on the ROW by the
HDD site.
b. Maintain static security efforts around Fortress Forward.
c. Continue to reinforce HDD site and perimeter ofthe Meyer property.
d. Parallel planning continues with law enforcement to secure the HDD.
e. The bridge on HWY 1806 north of the camps will remain closed per law
enforcement.
B. Iowa
i. Intel Update
a. Mississippi Stand (MS) now considers itself a ?Shut Down Caravan? and will likely
conduct direct actions IDAs) along the ROW on their way to ND. Their probable
intent is to document as many DAs as possible to gain the support needed to
fundraise enough money to last through the winter in ND. With this reenergized
group of MS members, equipment sabotage is more likely and their next stop is
likely to be the DSM Riyer HDD site.
MS leader Alex Cohen states protesting in IA is safer than in ND.
MS has a new intake form to screen people who want to join their
groupfcarayan. The questionnaire my function to ferret out DAPL employee
infiltrators or to harmonize their efforts by only brining on similarly motiyated
actiyists.
d. of MS, shared a post from group "Blue Liyes Mu rder? on F3 that
states "There is no such thing as a good cop?. - may be a threat to LE
and may be more radical than previously thought.
ii. Past 24 Hours
a. Approximately 15 protesters demonstrated at the South Skunk Riyer HDD in
Mahaska County and blocked the access road with a barrel lock box, which
combines the popular black bear with a barrel full of concrete. LE arrested
three. Even though the event only lasted "2.5h rs, Precision cancelled the night
shift resulting in 12hrs of lost work. The pipe pull at the HDD, however, is
complete.
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Next 24 Hours
a. Tensions will remain high as DAPL workers continue efforts on the ROW by the
HDD site.
b. Maintain static security efforts around Fortress Forward.
c. Continue to reinforce HDD site and perimeter ofthe Meyer property.
d. Parallel planning continues with law enforcement to secure the HDD.
e. The bridge on HWY 1806 north of the camps will remain closed per law
enforcement.
B. Iowa
i. Intel Update
a. Mississippi Stand (MS) now considers itself a ?Shut Down Caravan? and will likely
conduct direct actions IDAs) along the ROW on their way to ND. Their probable
intent is to document as many DAs as possible to gain the support needed to
fundraise enough money to last through the winter in ND. With this reenergized
group of MS members, equipment sabotage is more likely and their next stop is
likely to be the DSM Riyer HDD site.
MS leader Alex Cohen states protesting in IA is safer than in ND.
MS has a new intake form to screen people who want to join their
groupfcarayan. The questionnaire my function to ferret out DAPL employee
infiltrators or to harmonize their efforts by only brining on similarly motiyated
actiyists.
d. of MS, shared a post from group "Blue Liyes Mu rder? on F3 that
states "There is no such thing as a good cop?. - may be a threat to LE
and may be more radical than previously thought.
ii. Past 24 Hours
a. Approximately 15 protesters demonstrated at the South Skunk Riyer HDD in
Mahaska County and blocked the access road with a barrel lock box, which
combines the popular black bear with a barrel full of concrete. LE arrested
three. Even though the event only lasted "2.5h rs, Precision cancelled the night
shift resulting in 12hrs of lost work. The pipe pull at the HDD, however, is
complete.
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b. and_ were noticeably absent from the South
Skunk Riyer HDD DA.
c. Security drawdown and switch to patrolling format complete. Protesters likely
had been suryeilling the South Skunk Riyer HDD site, but security drawdowns
precluded security from monitoring the site.
Next 24 Hours
a. Continue preparation to secure the Des Moines Riyer HDD site during the
upcoming pipe pull {delayed multiple times due to drilling problems}.
h. Meet with LE in Mahaska County to discuss recent arrests and likely protestor
courses of action.
C. Illinois
i. Intel Update
a. Persons of interest identification and link analysis continues. "350.org? and
?ThoughtWorks? are two prominent anti-DAPL groups in IL. At least two
members of 350.org were con?rmed to have been at past MS protests in IA.
b. ?Illinois against and Illinois? have both increased their social
media traffic and are discussing making changes to their privacy settings on
social media.
ii. Past 24 Hours
a. Local anti-DAPL groups are coordinating with Chicago-centered protest groups to
force an enyironmental impact statement through state and federal goyernment
representatiyes.
Next 24 Hours
a. Focus on identifying a baseline persons of interest link analysis with
organizations who promote anti-DAPL sentiments.
D. South Dakota
i. Intel Update
a. Security has obseryed an increase in probable anti-DAPL probes/reconnaissance
in SD over the last week.
ii. Past 24 Hours
a. - stopped at the yalye site at SD 190 and stated to the guard that
she was a land owner and wanted to take pictures. A background check
reyealed that she is an anti-DAPL protester who has been at the camp in North
Dakota. We cannot con?rm or deny that she is related to any landowners at this
time.
b. Security conducted roying patrols of all three spreads, 24;? security at the
Redfleld Pump Station {with additional guards}, electrician guards and DAPL
office guard.
c. The team also conducted ride-along and onsite briefings to- the
incoming SD PM
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b. and_ were noticeably absent from the South
Skunk Riyer HDD DA.
c. Security drawdown and switch to patrolling format complete. Protesters likely
had been suryeilling the South Skunk Riyer HDD site, but security drawdowns
precluded security from monitoring the site.
Next 24 Hours
a. Continue preparation to secure the Des Moines Riyer HDD site during the
upcoming pipe pull {delayed multiple times due to drilling problems}.
h. Meet with LE in Mahaska County to discuss recent arrests and likely protestor
courses of action.
C. Illinois
i. Intel Update
a. Persons of interest identification and link analysis continues. "350.org? and
?ThoughtWorks? are two prominent anti-DAPL groups in IL. At least two
members of 350.org were con?rmed to have been at past MS protests in IA.
b. ?Illinois against and Illinois? have both increased their social
media traffic and are discussing making changes to their privacy settings on
social media.
ii. Past 24 Hours
a. Local anti-DAPL groups are coordinating with Chicago-centered protest groups to
force an enyironmental impact statement through state and federal goyernment
representatiyes.
Next 24 Hours
a. Focus on identifying a baseline persons of interest link analysis with
organizations who promote anti-DAPL sentiments.
D. South Dakota
i. Intel Update
a. Security has obseryed an increase in probable anti-DAPL probes/reconnaissance
in SD over the last week.
ii. Past 24 Hours
a. - stopped at the yalye site at SD 190 and stated to the guard that
she was a land owner and wanted to take pictures. A background check
reyealed that she is an anti-DAPL protester who has been at the camp in North
Dakota. We cannot con?rm or deny that she is related to any landowners at this
time.
b. Security conducted roying patrols of all three spreads, 24;? security at the
Redfleld Pump Station {with additional guards}, electrician guards and DAPL
office guard.
c. The team also conducted ride-along and onsite briefings to- the
incoming SD PM
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Next 24 Hours
a.
Transfer authority to- as SD PM.
b. Security elements will continue security operations in sector.
2. MEDIA PDATE
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"Judge moyes DAPL protester to jury trial? Bismarck Tribune by Blair Emerson
a.
Link:
courtsf?article
. Summary: On OTNOUJudgeJames Hill determined there was probable cause to
charge Carlo Voli, from Edmonds, WA with felony reckless endangerment due to
his actions in chaining himselfto an item of equipment on 135EP in New Salem.
The judge dismissed the same charge against Wanikiyewin Wi Loud Hawk
because it did not meet the grounds for felony reckless endangerment because
the police made the decision to cut the "sleeping dragon? oftheir own accord
thereby causing the risk. The case inyolying Mr. Voli will moye forward to a jury
trial at a later date.
Analyst Note: The case against Mr. ?y'oli will impact how Law Enforcement and
Prosecutors charge protesters who engage in actions such as these. If the
prosecution is successful in this case, it will likely remoye Mr. Voli from protest
activities and may serve as a deterrent to other protestors. A class felony is
likely to include a period of incarceration.
"Morton County Court holds special session for DAPL protesters? West
Dakota Fox by Bo anns UTNOV2016
a.
b.
Link:
Summary: On Monday Morton County Court held a Special Court session
to process 51 protesters charged with yiolations stemming from the 22OCT
protest. Matthew McHenry is one of the lawyers for the protestors and has
preyiously worked on some protest cases in Oregon. Previously the protestor
legal team has had some success in haying the charges dropped.
Analyst Note: By oyerwh elming the legal system, the protestors maybe able to
secure a small yictory. If the prosecutors elect to use prosecutorial discretion to
reduce the work load due to an inability to process the large number of cases,
th en the protestors will see this as a yictory and embolden them to further
action.
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Next 24 Hours
a.
Transfer authority to- as SD PM.
b. Security elements will continue security operations in sector.
2. MEDIA PDATE
TigerSw an
"Judge moyes DAPL protester to jury trial? Bismarck Tribune by Blair Emerson
a.
Link:
courtsf?article
. Summary: On OTNOUJudgeJames Hill determined there was probable cause to
charge Carlo Voli, from Edmonds, WA with felony reckless endangerment due to
his actions in chaining himselfto an item of equipment on 135EP in New Salem.
The judge dismissed the same charge against Wanikiyewin Wi Loud Hawk
because it did not meet the grounds for felony reckless endangerment because
the police made the decision to cut the "sleeping dragon? oftheir own accord
thereby causing the risk. The case inyolying Mr. Voli will moye forward to a jury
trial at a later date.
Analyst Note: The case against Mr. ?y'oli will impact how Law Enforcement and
Prosecutors charge protesters who engage in actions such as these. If the
prosecution is successful in this case, it will likely remoye Mr. Voli from protest
activities and may serve as a deterrent to other protestors. A class felony is
likely to include a period of incarceration.
"Morton County Court holds special session for DAPL protesters? West
Dakota Fox by Bo anns UTNOV2016
a.
b.
Link:
Summary: On Monday Morton County Court held a Special Court session
to process 51 protesters charged with yiolations stemming from the 22OCT
protest. Matthew McHenry is one of the lawyers for the protestors and has
preyiously worked on some protest cases in Oregon. Previously the protestor
legal team has had some success in haying the charges dropped.
Analyst Note: By oyerwh elming the legal system, the protestors maybe able to
secure a small yictory. If the prosecutors elect to use prosecutorial discretion to
reduce the work load due to an inability to process the large number of cases,
th en the protestors will see this as a yictory and embolden them to further
action.
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