Bruce Blakeman, the Nassau County executive, is recruiting “special deputies” to deploy during disaster or unrest. Opponents say the move is dangerous.

Bruce Blakeman, the Nassau County executive, is recruiting “special deputies” to deploy during disaster or unrest. Opponents say the move is dangerous.

  • Track_Shovel@slrpnk.netEnglish
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    5 months ago

    Her online petition called “Stop Bruce Blakeman’s Personal Nassau County Militia” has received more than 2,600 signatures, and opponents have held rallies pillorying both the program and the lack of details on training, scope of recruitment and parameters of the deputies’ duties.

    No way that this will be used as a hit list or list of ‘trouble makers’. They most certainly are safe from retribution from an unsanctioned milita (gang) they openly opposed.