Supplemental Info:

A large operation is underway to secure the area around the courthouse located at

60 Centre Street in Manhattan. Federal, state, and local law enforcement are preparing for protests and counter-protests.

Security concerns extend from the courthouse to Trump Tower located at 721 Fifth Ave, particularly if President Trump is required to remain in the city.

If in the city, expect intermittent road closures around both locations.

AlertsUSA subscribers should expected all manner of public demonstrations in the coming weeks, many with potential for violence. As has often been seen in the past, groups such as Antifa and affiliated organization could seek to exploit otherwise lawful protests to advance their own movement’s goals and agendas.

Caution and vigilance are urged.

Guidance if in the Vicinity:

• Follow all law enforcement directives.

• Identify formal exits and other points of egress.

• Your head should be on a swivel scanning your surroundings.

• Change location if you sense agitation or a crowd getting out of control.

• Avoid standing on or near structures that could collapse.

• Ideally stay at the edges of a crowd, never in the center.

• Walk around crowds rather than pushing through them.

• If caught in a moving crowd, move diagonally towards the edge.