The New York City Police Department (NYPD) issued a stern warning to known looters and agitators ahead of Election Day, with a top official saying those who would seek to hijack potential peaceful protests in the wake of the election would be met with a tough police response.
In a message on Twitter, NYPD Chief of Department Terence Monahan said that police have ramped up their presence ahead of Election Day in a bid to keep the peace should anything go amiss, noting that officers would, “as always, facilitate peaceful protest and stop anyone who wants to cause violence or destruction.”
