Olympic Police State

David Zirin Column on Olympic Police State

Submitted by Zig Zag on Mon, 11/15/2010 - 23:51

The arrest of an independent reporter in the run-up to the Vancouver Winter Olympics is a troubling sign of a crackdown on dissent.

Dave Zirin - The Nation - February 10, 2010

Security Sety to Deal with Olympic Protesters

Submitted by Zig Zag on Mon, 11/15/2010 - 23:34

Security set to deal with Oly protests
Cops say they will 'ramp up' forces if necessary

Damian Inwood
The Province

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Hockey mom Theresa Watts carries the Olympic torch just after
leaving the Langley Events Centre on Monday.
CREDIT: Ian Smith, PNG

Olympic security police say they won't hesitate to "ramp up" their

Security Plan Sends in Troops

Submitted by Zig Zag on Mon, 11/15/2010 - 23:24

Security plan sends in the troops
The Globe and Mail
By Steven Chase, The Globe and Mail Posted Thursday, February 11,
2010 12:17 AM ET

The nerve centre of the Canadian military force that will envelop
Vancouver's Winter Games in unprecedented security is based in a
drab Ottawa industrial park that belies its vital importance.

BCCLA Praises Police Repression

Submitted by Zig Zag on Mon, 11/15/2010 - 23:04

Heavy security force has tread lightly, rights group says
The Globe and Mail
By Robert Matas, The Globe and Mail, Friday, February 19, 2010

VANCOUVER - At the halfway mark of the 17-day Winter Olympics, the
Games' massive security operation - which civil libertarians once
warned would trample democratic rights - has so far stepped on few
toes.

Canada-US to Extend Security Beyond Games

Submitted by Zig Zag on Wed, 10/27/2010 - 21:12
Canada, U.S. may extend security measures past Games
By Robert Matas
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