OPERATION CRUMB BUM. HOW PHILADELPHIA PD SHOULD DEAL WITH JUNE 14 RIOTS (A SIMULATION)

TIME FOR PPD TO GET A "W" IN THE RIOTS

(Ed. Note: These documents have been generated with any solicitation from. the City of Philadelphia Police Department or the Mayor and especialy not the Distirct Attorney. It has just appalled us that things have been allowed to go so far south in our old hometown and it was felt that cooler heads needed to look at the issue and come up with some suggestions)

JOINT THREAT ASSESSMENT & OPERATIONAL PREPAREDNESS BRIEF

June 14 “No Kings” DemonstrationsAnticipated Antifa Infiltration & Riot RiskPhiladelphia, PA

Distribution:Philadelphia Police Department Command StaffMayor’s OfficeDistrict Attorney’s Office / Attorney GeneralFederal Law Enforcement Liaison (FBI Philadelphia Field Office, USAO-EDPA, DHS JTTF)

Date: June 10, 2025

1️⃣ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The June 14 “No Kings” protests across the United States are expected to draw significant crowds in Philadelphia. Based on previous patterns of activity, Antifa-aligned black bloc cells will likely infiltrate these demonstrations with the intent of provoking police confrontation, conducting property damage, and generating media attention.

Philadelphia’s historic pattern of weak resistance to such infiltration, combined with current DA policies and a dense urban protest zone, makes the Broad/Market/City Hall axis a probable flashpoint.

Key concerns:

• Antifa will use masked “black bloc” tactics to provoke property damage and resist arrest.

• Transit systems will be used for fast ingress/egress unless restricted.

• The DA’s posture remains ambiguous, requiring federal readiness to prosecute serious offenses.

Recommended Priority Actions:✅ Issue clear ROE to PPD officers now.✅ Activate joint coordination with federal partners before June 14.✅ Publicly message potential charges and penalties to deter violent actors.✅ Throttle Center City transit during peak protest hours to deny mobility to black bloc groups.

2️⃣ THREAT INTELLIGENCE BRIEF

Antifa Operational History in Philadelphia

• Previous incidents (2020, 2021) involved black bloc assaults on Broad & Market storefronts, City Hall property damage, and clashes with police.

• Federal Anti-Riot Act and Civil Disorder charges have been used successfully in past events.

Current Indicators

• Encrypted and open channels monitored by PPD Intel indicate cross-jurisdictional chatter suggesting out-of-town agitators plan to participate.

• No Kings activist channels show signs of attempted alignment with anarchist factions.

Likely Tactics

• Black bloc members will initially blend into peaceful march.

• Flashpoint graffiti or “signal event” will trigger riot phase.

• Smash-and-run attacks on Market St. retailers and government buildings are anticipated.

3️⃣ OPERATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Agency	Action
PPD Command	Issue internal ROE brief by June 12. Coordinate with USAO. Pre-stage bike and arrest teams along Broad/Market. Use plainclothes Intel for early detection.
Transit (SEPTA/PATCO)	Implement soft throttling of service 1–5pm on June 14. Prepare for possible hard closure of stations near City Hall, Broad, and Market.
DA/AG	Issue public commitment to prosecute property damage, conspiracy, and violent acts. Privately commit to support PPD ROE.
Federal Partners	Prepare joint command post. Pre-approve use of Anti-Riot Act and Civil Disorder charges. Coordinate with PPD on target identification.

4️⃣ LEGAL POSTURE REFERENCE SHEET

Local Charges

• Criminal Mischief (18 Pa.C.S. § 3304) → Up to 5 years

• Institutional Vandalism (18 Pa.C.S. § 3307) → Up to 7 years

• Riot (18 Pa.C.S. § 5501) → Up to 5 years

• Possession of Instrument of Crime (18 Pa.C.S. § 907) → Up to 5 years

• Conspiracy (18 Pa.C.S. § 903) → Equal to target offense

Federal Charges

• 18 U.S.C. § 231 — Civil Disorder → Up to 5 years

• 18 U.S.C. § 2101 — Anti-Riot Act → Up to 5 years

• 18 U.S.C. § 371 — Federal Conspiracy → Up to 5 years

Priority triggers for federal involvement:

• Organized black bloc activity causing commercial damage

• Out-of-state coordination evidence

• Targeting of federal buildings/personnel

5️⃣ MESSAGING & DETERRENCE STRATEGY

Suggested Public Language (PPD + USAO Joint Statement)

"The Philadelphia Police Department, in partnership with the U.S. Attorney’s Office and federal agencies, will fully enforce the law during June 14 protest activity.We support peaceful First Amendment activity. However, individuals engaging in property damage, conspiracy to riot, or violent conduct will face arrest and prosecution.Penalties include up to 5–7 years in prison under both Pennsylvania and U.S. federal law.Those planning criminal activity or traveling from out of state to incite unrest should be advised: federal charges will be pursued where applicable."

Timing:

• Issue no later than June 12 to reach activist channels in time to influence planning.

6️⃣ TACTICAL DEPLOYMENT MAP (Appendix Summary)

Station/Priority	Action
City Hall / Broad St Line	Critical monitoring, possible temporary closure
15th St / Market-Frankford	Critical, monitor & restrict if necessary
13th St / Market-Frankford	High, visible police presence
8th & Market / PATCO	Critical, pre-stage transit police
Jefferson Station	High, monitor for out-of-town arrivals
Suburban Station	Critical, early plainclothes Intel presence

7️⃣ APPENDICES

• Sample ROE Directive for PPD Officers (attached separately)

• Draft Inter-Agency MOU Language (attached separately)

• Press Release Template for Public Legal Warning (attached separately)

• Watchlist Indicators for Out-of-State Agitators (attached separately)

Conclusion

Philadelphia faces a credible and high-confidence risk of organized Antifa-aligned black bloc activity disrupting June 14’s No Kings demonstrations.

A coordinated, legally supported, and well- messaged posture can both deter escalation and allow PPD to protect the public, city property, and businesses.

Time is critical — early clear ROE, public messaging, and inter-agency unity are required within the next 72 hours.

Attachments to Joint Threat Assessment & Operational Preparedness Brief Event: June 14 "No Kings" Demonstrations – Philadelphia

Attachment A: Sample Rules of Engagement (ROE) Directive – PPD Internal Use

Issued By: PPD Command StaffEffective Date: June 13, 2025Applies To: All uniformed and plainclothes officers assigned to protest duty on June 14

Purpose: To clearly define use-of-force thresholds, arrest protocols, and legal protections for officers during anticipated protest and riot activity.

I. Authorized Actions

• Officers may detain individuals engaged in masked or black bloc formations upon probable cause of planned criminal activity.

• Graffiti, vandalism, window smashing, use of incendiaries, and organized barricading of public roadways will result in immediate arrest.

• Officers may use non-lethal force to prevent injury, stop felony property damage, or disperse riot formations.

II. Legal Support

• DA’s Office and USAO have been briefed and will support felony-level arrests.

• Officers are encouraged to gather body cam evidence of coordination, masking, and object transport.

III. Field Conduct

• Avoid mass arrests without clear visual identification.

• Where possible, extract individuals actively inciting or damaging property from within crowds.

• Report all physical assaults, fire-setting, or Molotov usage for felony processing.

Attachment B: Sample Inter-Agency MOU Language (PPD ↔ USAO/FBI)

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)Between Philadelphia Police Department and United States Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Purpose: To establish shared operational oversight and prosecution strategy related to protest-linked civil disorder activity on June 14, 2025.

1. USAO will coordinate with PPD to evaluate evidence for federal charges under 18 U.S.C. § 231 and § 2101.

2. PPD agrees to forward all evidence regarding out-of-state coordination, masked bloc formations, and attacks on federal property.

3. Both parties will maintain secure communications for real-time review and custody decisions.

4. FBI and DHS shall participate as observers and technical advisors for surveillance and HUMINT coordination.

Attachment C: Public Press Release Template – Legal Deterrence Messaging

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 12, 2025

City of Philadelphia: Legal Warning Regarding June 14 Protest Activity

The City of Philadelphia, in cooperation with federal and state law enforcement, supports the right to peaceful protest. However, individuals engaging in acts of vandalism, arson, assault, or coordination of civil disorder will face arrest and prosecution.

Violations may result in charges including:

• Criminal Mischief (up to 5 years)

• Riot or Conspiracy to Riot (up to 5 years)

• Institutional Vandalism (up to 7 years)

• Federal Civil Disorder (18 U.S.C. § 231)

• Federal Anti-Riot (18 U.S.C. § 2101)

Any use of interstate travel, social media coordination, or targeting of federal facilities for violent actions will trigger federal enforcement.

Citizens are encouraged to report suspicious activity. Lawful demonstrators are urged to avoid violent agitators who may attempt to hijack events.

Attachment D: Watchlist Indicators for Potential Antifa/Black Bloc Agitators

Behavioral Indicators:

• Groups or individuals changing into all-black clothing or covering faces en route to protest

• Repeated movements in/out of protest zone without visible signs of participation

• Persons carrying backpacks, bike locks, hard objects, goggles, or umbrellas

• Known individuals from NYC, DC, or NJ activist hubs seen arriving via Regional Rail or PATCO

Logistics Indicators:

• Pre-positioned gear drop sites (alleyways, trash bins, rooftops near City Hall/Broad)

• Use of burner phones or walkie-talkies

• Anarchist flags or spray-painted ACAB/1312 tags seen early in the day

Social Media Triggers:

• Posts referencing "direct action," "disrupt capitalism," or "get ready to smash"

• Coordination on Signal, Matrix, Mastodon, or invite-only Discord servers

Instruction to Field Units: If two or more indicators are observed, escalate to plainclothes team or Joint Operations Command for surveillance or intervention approval.