So far, the Sheriff has met with both the Occupy Frederick and Occupy Baltimore representatives, has ensured them as long as they protest in a non-confrontational manner they are more than welcome to exercise their right to free speech and assemblage in Frederick County. The Occupy Frederick group will be holding seminars on globalization at the Frederick City Library and then march to Baker Park/Culler Lake for a “Block Party” with food, bands and talks. The Occupy Baltimore group (about 30 at last we heard) will be camping on private property in the Thurmont area and plan to protest in the Thurmont area. A guy with a drone model will be displaying his model around the area. For now, it sounds like the media may outnumber the protesters and we will have some traffic congestion.

Nothing today outside the gates of Ft. Detrick. There were some reports of some guy beating a drum, marching up and down Market Street (our Main Street) in downtown Frederick for awhile. Fire/Rescue Companies were issued a Special Order yesterday, reminding everyone to keep buildings and apparatus secure, pack some extra clothing, to be courteous and non-confrontational with protestors should we encounter any and to call for LE if necessary.

Pete