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Internal TigerSwan Situation Report 2017-02-21
Jun. 21 2017 — 11:07 a.m.

DAPL SITREP 162
February 21, 2017
John Porter
Chief Security Officer
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The Highlights
While the camper’s half-earnest broadcasts through social media dictate a last stand or
“today is the day” mentality, (which most of have heard for the last 6 months) the ones left in
the camp will capitulate rather quickly when the camp is cleared. Their only tactic left is to
delay everyone through painfully long circular discussions amounting to nothing. The ability
to understand a “finality” conclusion in this chapter of their lives has escaped them.
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The Details
1. NORTH DAKOTA FUSION CENTER
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Intel Update
a. The anticipated eviction of residents in Camp 2 is drawing increased attention
amongst sympathizers, specifically on social media. Social media chatter
indicates some protesters view the pending eviction of Camp 2 as a ‘last stand’,
which may result in an escalation between protesters and law enforcement.
b. Reporting supports the assessment of planned resistance by protesters
remaining in Camp 2, with the remaining people being either elders or
individuals who are planning to resist. Additionally, individuals are creating
makeshift riot gear, including home-made body armor, shields, gas masks, and
some sort of devices made with chicken wire, tar, and duct tape. Some groups in
Camp 2 are planning on setting up buckets of salt water to dump tear gas
canisters, used by law enforcement, in attempts to neutralize the effects.
Past 24 Hours
a. Approx. 15+ protesters held ‘pray circles’ on State Highway 1806, holding up
heavy equipment and dump trucks sent by the State of ND to clean-up Camp 2.
b. Increased rhetoric on social media to ‘stand against’ the anticipated eviction of
residents in Camp 2, including additional reporting suggesting to ‘destroy’ the
pipeline
Next 24 Hours
a. Approx. 15+ protesters held ‘pray circles’ on State Highway 1806, holding up
heavy equipment and dump trucks sent by the State of ND to clean-up Camp 2.
b. Increased rhetoric on social media to ‘stand against’ the anticipated eviction of
residents in Camp 2, including additional reporting suggesting to ‘destroy’ the
pipeline
2. IOWA SECURITY ADVISORY
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Intel Update
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a. Bold Iowa Protesters have a statewide direct action planned for 22 February,
2017.
b. A fire at the Wells Fargo building in West Des Moines, Iowa early in this morning
of 21 Feb 17 is being investigated. Intel is tracking and trending any possible
connections to previous fires in the Iowa AO.
1. http://www.desmoinesregister.com/picturegallery/news/2017/02/21/photos-fire-on-wells-fargos-west-des-moinescampus/98188456/
c. The fire raises suspicious as to potential direct correlation with the 21 Feb 17
Day of Divest Rally for the Wells Fargo in Iowa City.
1. https://www.facebook.com/events/1308987882493705/
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Past 24 Hours
a. Continued analysis of personalities associated with the Earth Mother Community
Education Camp in vicinity of Williamsburg, IA
Next 24 Hours
a. Assess the Cambridge Pump Station and valve sites as needed.
b. Continue planning security operations for the 22 Feb Iowa Bold Day of Action
3. ILLINOIS FUSION CENTER
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Intel Update
a. Not my President’s day demonstration took place Monday 20 February 2017 in
Chicago. Anti-Pipeline activists did not cosponsor the event, though there were a
FE supporters. The event had anticipated up to 4,000 participants but did not
come near to that level of participation.
1. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ctpresidents-day-protest-us-20170220-story.html
b. Anti-Pipeline activists and publications are now attempting to link DAPL and
Keystone Pipeline projects to Russia and Putin. In an attempt to bolster media
attempts to connect the POTUS as a puppet to Russian business ventures, this
narrative is a weak attempt to interconnect the pipelines to the existing antitrump storyline.
1. https://www.desmogblog.com/2017/02/19/dakota-access-pipeline-steelevraz-russia-putin
a. Much of the DAPL conversation has dissipated over the course of the last week
with Illinois activists. Recently, Illinois activists have begun to shift their focus in
earnest from anti-DAPL to anti=pipeline. They have started sharing information
on multiple pipeline projects across the country. There has not yet been any
mention of Mariner East or Rover, but there is an active effort to continue their
momentum in fighting pipeline construction and operation.
1. http://seekingalpha.com/news/3244085-mplx-files-expand-newlyacquired-ozark-oil-pipeline
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2. https://thinkprogress.org/keystone-xl-developer-files-pipelineapplication-in-nebraska-d6e70295576b#.163lszkcz
3. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article133343969.html
a. While the ANSWER – Chicago obtained the level of participation that had been
anticipated, the Not My President’s Day protest reached nowhere close to the
anticipated numbers. The general atmosphere between the two events was
equally different. The 20 February protest was much more hostile with anarchist
overtones while the 19 February protest was much more peaceful and focused
on specific agenda items. While anti-pipeline protestors were present at both
events, the 19 February had a much larger presence
Past 24 Hours
a. Conducted open source intelligence collection for Chicago protest
c. Conducted intelligence collection on Not My President’s Day - Chicago protest
Next 24 Hours
a. Compile information and analysis of the weekend protests in Chicago.
b. Collaborate intelligence.
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