ENN Special Advisory
06/02/97 - 15:00CDT
ERRI Advises Caution Following
McVeigh Verdict
Chicago, IL. (ENN) -- Emergency Response & Research Institute
(ERRI) analysts have this afternoon issued a special officer
safety/security advisory in regard to the possible aftermath of
this afternoon's guilty verdict in the Timothy McVeigh trial in
Denver, CO.
It is possible that some extremist/militant groups or individuals
may feel that McVeigh's actions in Oklahoma City, against the
Murrah Federal Building, were justified and that retaliation for
his conviction should be forthcoming. Another period of increased
danger is likely at, or shortly after, the time of his
sentencing.
It is recommended that local, state, and federal facilities
should increase their awareness and security levels as deemed
appropriate by local authorities, depending on a jurisdictional
assessment of threat levels. Individual law enforcement officers
should also be aware of possible hostility and aggressive
behavior on the part of some individuals who may empathize with
the convicted McVeigh.
ERRI will continue to monitor events surrounding the McVeigh case
and possible peripheral threats. We will provide additional
updates if/when more details become available. Contact ERRI with
questions, comments, or suggestions.
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