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Internal TigerSwan Situation Report 2017-05-07
Aug. 26, 2017
DAPL SITREP 236
May 7, 2017
John Porter
Chief Security Officer
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DAPL SITREP 236
May 7, 2017
John Porter
Chief Security Officer
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The Highlights
The Stanton?s have a second property, which now appears to be the primary residence. Social
Media posts showing disunion between prominent protesters from No DAPL movement are
increasing. There are factions forming and in-fighting is growing as protester egos grow with
their following and then clash with one another. Examination of the game camera footage from
the 9 April shows the arsonist appears to be wearing a two-piece disposable chemical suit .
The Details
1. NORTH DAKOTA
A. Intel Update
1) Cheyenne River Camp traffic has remained consistent over the last 24 hours with
approximately 4 - 6 vehicles present. Possible sighting of the Buick Park Avenue
from yesterday?s events.
a. Analyst Comment: Traffic is expected to increase over the next 24 hours
with the camp allegedly being ?re-opened? tomorrow. However, the events
that follow in this report indicate the camp has already began receiving new
occupants, even if the vehicle counts do not reflect it.
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The Highlights
The Stanton?s have a second property, which now appears to be the primary residence. Social
Media posts showing disunion between prominent protesters from No DAPL movement are
increasing. There are factions forming and in-fighting is growing as protester egos grow with
their following and then clash with one another. Examination of the game camera footage from
the 9 April shows the arsonist appears to be wearing a two-piece disposable chemical suit .
The Details
1. NORTH DAKOTA
A. Intel Update
1) Cheyenne River Camp traffic has remained consistent over the last 24 hours with
approximately 4 - 6 vehicles present. Possible sighting of the Buick Park Avenue
from yesterday?s events.
a. Analyst Comment: Traffic is expected to increase over the next 24 hours
with the camp allegedly being ?re-opened? tomorrow. However, the events
that follow in this report indicate the camp has already began receiving new
occupants, even if the vehicle counts do not reflect it.
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2) At approximately 1750 CST yesterday, 2 people were identified walking around the
former Oceti Sakowin Camp grounds with a third person standing along HWY 1806
watching the other two. No vehicles were in sight.
a. Analyst Comment: The lack of a vehicle being present and the lack of any
structures or nearby civilization suggests the 3-people walked down from the
Cheyenne River Camp as it is the only thing within walking distance.
3) At Approximately 1420 CST today, 1 male and 1 female Native American were
observed walking Northbound on HWY 1806 from the direction of the camps. At
approximately 1447 CST, the 2 walkers stopped at HDD-West Gate 3 and spoke with
a TigerSwan employee holding static position. The (2) walkers claimed to be
walking to Mandan for personal reasons, then asked for a ride. The protesters
continued Northbound on HWY 1806 on foot without further incident.
a. Analyst Comment: This is the second consecutive day of scouting attempts
by protesters along HWY 1806.
4) Social Media posts showing disunion between prominent protesters from No DAPL
movement are increasing. There are factions forming and in-fighting is growing as
protester egos grow with their following and then clash with one another. Recent
targets are Ernesto Burbank and Tawasi.
a. Analyst Comment: The disunity is a positive thing for DAPL and could be
exploited from a PR perspective, but overall, the in-fighting appears to only
be between prominent social media figureheads. The actual operational
organization structure of the movement appears to be primarily intact and
cohesive with small camps springing up all across the nation.
B. Past 24 Hours
1) Maintained security at valves ND-280 to ND-430 using roving patrols.
2) Conducted aerial roving patrol from valves SD-160 to ND-280.
3) Valve sites inspections:
HDD-West Gate 3 / Gate 1
- Interaction between protesters and TigerSwan employees at 1815 CST
yesterday ended without incident
- Interaction between solo protester and TigerSwan employee at 2100
CST yesterday resulted in damage to DAPL Security vehicle and 1 arrest
- Interaction between TigerSwan employee and 1 male and 1 female
Native Americans on foot at approximately 1447 CST today ended
without incident
- “No Trespassing” signs added along HWY 1806 and CR134
C. Next 24 Hours
1) Continue monitoring of Open Source information, ISR feeds, and other sources of
information to provide accurate assessments of protester activities/migration which
may impact DAPL operations.
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2) At approximately 1750 CST yesterday, 2 people were identified walking around the
former Oceti Sakowin Camp grounds with a third person standing along HWY 1806
watching the other two. No vehicles were in sight.
a. Analyst Comment: The lack of a vehicle being present and the lack of any
structures or nearby civilization suggests the 3-people walked down from the
Cheyenne River Camp as it is the only thing within walking distance.
3) At Approximately 1420 CST today, 1 male and 1 female Native American were
observed walking Northbound on HWY 1806 from the direction of the camps. At
approximately 1447 CST, the 2 walkers stopped at HDD-West Gate 3 and spoke with
a TigerSwan employee holding static position. The (2) walkers claimed to be
walking to Mandan for personal reasons, then asked for a ride. The protesters
continued Northbound on HWY 1806 on foot without further incident.
a. Analyst Comment: This is the second consecutive day of scouting attempts
by protesters along HWY 1806.
4) Social Media posts showing disunion between prominent protesters from No DAPL
movement are increasing. There are factions forming and in-fighting is growing as
protester egos grow with their following and then clash with one another. Recent
targets are Ernesto Burbank and Tawasi.
a. Analyst Comment: The disunity is a positive thing for DAPL and could be
exploited from a PR perspective, but overall, the in-fighting appears to only
be between prominent social media figureheads. The actual operational
organization structure of the movement appears to be primarily intact and
cohesive with small camps springing up all across the nation.
B. Past 24 Hours
1) Maintained security at valves ND-280 to ND-430 using roving patrols.
2) Conducted aerial roving patrol from valves SD-160 to ND-280.
3) Valve sites inspections:
HDD-West Gate 3 / Gate 1
- Interaction between protesters and TigerSwan employees at 1815 CST
yesterday ended without incident
- Interaction between solo protester and TigerSwan employee at 2100
CST yesterday resulted in damage to DAPL Security vehicle and 1 arrest
- Interaction between TigerSwan employee and 1 male and 1 female
Native Americans on foot at approximately 1447 CST today ended
without incident
- “No Trespassing” signs added along HWY 1806 and CR134
C. Next 24 Hours
1) Continue monitoring of Open Source information, ISR feeds, and other sources of
information to provide accurate assessments of protester activities/migration which
may impact DAPL operations.
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DAPL security will continue to rove the valve sites in North Dakota.
Michels continues restoration efforts at the HDDs, awaiting delivery of trees
2. IOWA
A. Intel Update
1)
2)
TigerSwan
Examination of the game camera footage from the 9 April shows the arsonist
appears to be wearing a two-piece disposable chemical suit. Local distributors of this
suit are limited, with Airgas welding supply appearing to be the only store that offers
this product. This further limit where the arsonists purchased their welding supplies.
It is likely this suit was destroyed during the fires on 9 April and the arsonist
upgraded to the more durable black suit seen on 02 May.
MCR Safety! Clear Squall .2 mm PVC 2-Piece
Rain Suit With Attached Hood And Elastic Waist
Pants
Airgas Part Reno luL
Manufacturer #2 IZZL
$10.86 Each
Reports from protesters claim they have a large and growing local support group in
Iowa with the exception of a group who drove by the camp yelling
Obscenities. Protesters have been able to sway even the most conservative Iowan
landowners because water quality and eminent domain have been an ongoing issue
in Iowa.
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DAPL security will continue to rove the valve sites in North Dakota.
Michels continues restoration efforts at the HDDs, awaiting delivery of trees
2. IOWA
A. Intel Update
1)
2)
TigerSwan
Examination of the game camera footage from the 9 April shows the arsonist
appears to be wearing a two-piece disposable chemical suit. Local distributors of this
suit are limited, with Airgas welding supply appearing to be the only store that offers
this product. This further limit where the arsonists purchased their welding supplies.
It is likely this suit was destroyed during the fires on 9 April and the arsonist
upgraded to the more durable black suit seen on 02 May.
MCR Safety! Clear Squall .2 mm PVC 2-Piece
Rain Suit With Attached Hood And Elastic Waist
Pants
Airgas Part Reno luL
Manufacturer #2 IZZL
$10.86 Each
Reports from protesters claim they have a large and growing local support group in
Iowa with the exception of a group who drove by the camp yelling
Obscenities. Protesters have been able to sway even the most conservative Iowan
landowners because water quality and eminent domain have been an ongoing issue
in Iowa.
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According to protesters, there is an upcoming hearing for the eminent domain
lawsuit, however, the exact date is TBD. This hearing may be the attempt to add
more groups to the plaintiff?s claim as protesters discussed during the climate rally
on 29 April.
B. Past 24 Hours
1)
2)
3)
4)
Iowa DAPL Security patrolled the ROW, assessed the condition and upgrades, and
interacted with the DAPL security force.
Continued to adjust security posture to account for recent attacks.
Communicated BOLO information with local landowners, gas station attendants,
additional construction crew members, and hardware store workers.
Finished presentation to local LE and fusion center
C. Next 24 Hours
1)
2)
3)
4)
Obtain meeting with Fusion center at Iowa Department of Public Safety
Visit welding gas supply shops to see if salesmen can photo id Reznicek, Montoya, or
other protesters
Continue monitoring of Open Source information, ISR feeds, and other sources of
information to provide accurate assessments of protester activities/ migration which
may impact DAPL operations
DAPL security will continue to rove the valve sites in Iowa. Continue to have the field
managers patrol the ROW, access security and validate ROW upgrades conducted.
Assist and mentor DAPL security personnel as required
3. ILLINOIS
A. Intel Update
TigerSwan
1) TS-IL has recently determined that the Stanton?s have a second property, which
now appears to be the primary residence. This property allows easy travel and
access to sites IL 10- IL 30, within minutes. On site, the ?ame for the sweat lodge
was discovered behind a shop. TS-IL will continue to gather intel and conduct
smveillance of the Stanton ro oer
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According to protesters, there is an upcoming hearing for the eminent domain
lawsuit, however, the exact date is TBD. This hearing may be the attempt to add
more groups to the plaintiff?s claim as protesters discussed during the climate rally
on 29 April.
B. Past 24 Hours
1)
2)
3)
4)
Iowa DAPL Security patrolled the ROW, assessed the condition and upgrades, and
interacted with the DAPL security force.
Continued to adjust security posture to account for recent attacks.
Communicated BOLO information with local landowners, gas station attendants,
additional construction crew members, and hardware store workers.
Finished presentation to local LE and fusion center
C. Next 24 Hours
1)
2)
3)
4)
Obtain meeting with Fusion center at Iowa Department of Public Safety
Visit welding gas supply shops to see if salesmen can photo id Reznicek, Montoya, or
other protesters
Continue monitoring of Open Source information, ISR feeds, and other sources of
information to provide accurate assessments of protester activities/ migration which
may impact DAPL operations
DAPL security will continue to rove the valve sites in Iowa. Continue to have the field
managers patrol the ROW, access security and validate ROW upgrades conducted.
Assist and mentor DAPL security personnel as required
3. ILLINOIS
A. Intel Update
TigerSwan
1) TS-IL has recently determined that the Stanton?s have a second property, which
now appears to be the primary residence. This property allows easy travel and
access to sites IL 10- IL 30, within minutes. On site, the ?ame for the sweat lodge
was discovered behind a shop. TS-IL will continue to gather intel and conduct
smveillance of the Stanton ro oer
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B. Past 24 Hours
1) Continued ROW and facility assessment and update running estimate of the security
status
2) Conducted increased presence patrols throughout the AO as a means of active
deterrence.
3) Conducted patrols to identify the presence and location of POls
C. Next 24 Hours
1) Continue to support Sunoco personnel with operations as needed
2) Conduct assessments and photo documentation of the sites across the entire Illinois
line
3) Conduct open source monitoring of activist groups
4) Conduct active security in order to deter or apprehend any threats to the DAPL valve
facilities
5) Assist in multi-state search in person of interest, Jessica Reznicek.
6) Continue search effort with TS .Ioint Intel Team in the effort to locate persons of
interest suspected of attacking and attempting to attack valve sites in Iowa and
Illinois
SOUTH DAKOTA
D. Intel/Incident Update
1) SD security personnel made contact with- an_, Ph._
- a neighbor in close proximity to SD-250. Guard also made contact with-
-, close to SD-260. Both the_ and- are
willing to assist, keeping eyes on the valve site. They were given SD security
personnel information to report any suspicious activity.
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B. Past 24 Hours
1) Continued ROW and facility assessment and update running estimate of the security
status
2) Conducted increased presence patrols throughout the AO as a means of active
deterrence.
3) Conducted patrols to identify the presence and location of POls
C. Next 24 Hours
1) Continue to support Sunoco personnel with operations as needed
2) Conduct assessments and photo documentation of the sites across the entire Illinois
line
3) Conduct open source monitoring of activist groups
4) Conduct active security in order to deter or apprehend any threats to the DAPL valve
facilities
5) Assist in multi-state search in person of interest, Jessica Reznicek.
6) Continue search effort with TS .Ioint Intel Team in the effort to locate persons of
interest suspected of attacking and attempting to attack valve sites in Iowa and
Illinois
SOUTH DAKOTA
D. Intel/Incident Update
1) SD security personnel made contact with- an_, Ph._
- a neighbor in close proximity to SD-250. Guard also made contact with-
-, close to SD-260. Both the_ and- are
willing to assist, keeping eyes on the valve site. They were given SD security
personnel information to report any suspicious activity.
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Past 24 Hours
1) DAPL security has hired more detail to guard the SD valve sites. These guards will
begin patrolling in the upcoming days. This will give more coverage on the valve sites
and leave them less vulnerable to damages caused by protestors.
2) Security guards continue to make liaison with homeowners in vicinity to DAPL valve
sites to establish good rapport and use as a source of information for reporting.
Next 24 Hours
1) Leadership personnel will continue to ensure guards are roving constantly and
changing their routes to sites, making it more difficult for onlookers to note a
pattern. We will also continue to make sure guards are paying close attention to
areas of interest, and reporting accordingly.
Continue to ensure all guards are aware of the heightened threat level because of
the 14 May deadline, the date reported to the public of when oil will be flowing
through the pipeline.
4. WILLISTON
A. Intel Update
1) Williston PM visited the Epping, Ramberg, Stanley, Trenton, Watford City and
Johnsons Corner Terminals to ensure Security Guards meet standards, understand
policies and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures. PM conducted security
patrol to MLVs ND 170, 180, 190 and 200. Met with
Securitas Williston
Lead: discussed new Standard Operating Procedures, Operations Order and
implementation procedures
2) Client pipeline installation nearing completion. Permanent fencing returned into
position. Client gate needs to be locked on regular basis.
3) Approved DAPL signage in place.
4) Crews are sandblasting and priming tanks.
5) Groundwork underway
B. Past 24 Hours
1) Epping Security Guard now on duty 24/7 on weekends.
2) Gap under fence on south side near client facilities
3) Large gap under client gate on southside
C. Next 24 Hours
1) There will be a guard present from 18:00 to 06:00 hours Monday
5. MAIN TERMINALS
A. Intel Update
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Past 24 Hours
1) DAPL security has hired more detail to guard the SD valve sites. These guards will
begin patrolling in the upcoming days. This will give more coverage on the valve sites
and leave them less vulnerable to damages caused by protestors.
2) Security guards continue to make liaison with homeowners in vicinity to DAPL valve
sites to establish good rapport and use as a source of information for reporting.
Next 24 Hours
1) Leadership personnel will continue to ensure guards are roving constantly and
changing their routes to sites, making it more difficult for onlookers to note a
pattern. We will also continue to make sure guards are paying close attention to
areas of interest, and reporting accordingly.
Continue to ensure all guards are aware of the heightened threat level because of
the 14 May deadline, the date reported to the public of when oil will be flowing
through the pipeline.
4. WILLISTON
A. Intel Update
1) Williston PM visited the Epping, Ramberg, Stanley, Trenton, Watford City and
Johnsons Corner Terminals to ensure Security Guards meet standards, understand
policies and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures. PM conducted security
patrol to MLVs ND 170, 180, 190 and 200. Met with
Securitas Williston
Lead: discussed new Standard Operating Procedures, Operations Order and
implementation procedures
2) Client pipeline installation nearing completion. Permanent fencing returned into
position. Client gate needs to be locked on regular basis.
3) Approved DAPL signage in place.
4) Crews are sandblasting and priming tanks.
5) Groundwork underway
B. Past 24 Hours
1) Epping Security Guard now on duty 24/7 on weekends.
2) Gap under fence on south side near client facilities
3) Large gap under client gate on southside
C. Next 24 Hours
1) There will be a guard present from 18:00 to 06:00 hours Monday
5. MAIN TERMINALS
A. Intel Update
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1) Trenton - Client pipeline installation complete. Permanent fencing returned to
position. Client gate chained so loosely that access is available for pedestrians.
Recommend (3) gates be installed at temporary fence at old main gate, tie in from
outer perimeter barbed wire fence to chain link perimeter fence and at Main
entrance to tie in outer perimeter barbed wire fence to access control point.
No tank preparation at this time. Installation of permanent light fixtures underway
at this time. Approved DAPL signage installed. Some older signage is loose from it?s
attachment. (2 locations)
2) Ramberg - Client pipeline installation complete. Crews sandblasting and priming
tanks. Recommend outer perimeter barbed wire fence be tie in to existing fence line
and gated to control access to construction yard, which has considerable material in
it.
3) Stanley - Client pipeline complete. Remediation of ground needs completed.
Permanent fencing replaced, but barbed wire on top is missing. Client gate has been
found ?dummy locked? but was locked and chained during visit. Pedestrian gate to
retention pond was unlocked, but is now locked, NOT chained. Crews are
sandblasting and priming tanks. Card reader at main gate NOT in operation
B. Past 24 Hours
1) Sunoco ordered removal of light plants today that affected guard shack at Ramberg
and Watford city. Call was made to_ removal postponed until Monday.
Issue: decisions made without regard to affect to personnel or security.
2) Trenton Light Fixture emplacement continues
3) Ramberg - Security Guard present 24/7 on weekends
4) Stanley - Security guard present 24/7
C. Next 24 Hours
1) Continue to refine and improve Operations Order to cover new guard procedures
2) Trenton - Light Fixture emplacement continues
3) Ramberg - Security Guard present 24/7 on weekends
4) Stanley - Security guard present 24/7
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1) Trenton - Client pipeline installation complete. Permanent fencing returned to
position. Client gate chained so loosely that access is available for pedestrians.
Recommend (3) gates be installed at temporary fence at old main gate, tie in from
outer perimeter barbed wire fence to chain link perimeter fence and at Main
entrance to tie in outer perimeter barbed wire fence to access control point.
No tank preparation at this time. Installation of permanent light fixtures underway
at this time. Approved DAPL signage installed. Some older signage is loose from it?s
attachment. (2 locations)
2) Ramberg - Client pipeline installation complete. Crews sandblasting and priming
tanks. Recommend outer perimeter barbed wire fence be tie in to existing fence line
and gated to control access to construction yard, which has considerable material in
it.
3) Stanley - Client pipeline complete. Remediation of ground needs completed.
Permanent fencing replaced, but barbed wire on top is missing. Client gate has been
found ?dummy locked? but was locked and chained during visit. Pedestrian gate to
retention pond was unlocked, but is now locked, NOT chained. Crews are
sandblasting and priming tanks. Card reader at main gate NOT in operation
B. Past 24 Hours
1) Sunoco ordered removal of light plants today that affected guard shack at Ramberg
and Watford city. Call was made to_ removal postponed until Monday.
Issue: decisions made without regard to affect to personnel or security.
2) Trenton Light Fixture emplacement continues
3) Ramberg - Security Guard present 24/7 on weekends
4) Stanley - Security guard present 24/7
C. Next 24 Hours
1) Continue to refine and improve Operations Order to cover new guard procedures
2) Trenton - Light Fixture emplacement continues
3) Ramberg - Security Guard present 24/7 on weekends
4) Stanley - Security guard present 24/7
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