Schenectady, NY Considers Implementing Martial Law To Clean Up Policing!!


Steve Watson www.infowars.net Thursday, March 19, 2009 A New York State city is considering implementing martial law and replacing the local police force with National Guardsmen, in an effort to clean up law enforcement in the area. The remarkable idea comes in response to a rise in police corruption and illegal activity in Schenectady, according to a Capital News 9 report. City officials are reportedly considering scrapping the entire police force in response to the actions of a small selection of officers who have been accused of assaulting citizens. While other options have been raised, such as a consolidated county-wide police force diverting authority to the State Police, Mayor Brian Stratton has indicated that he believes the Governor could declare martial law during a period of transition. It may be that as a stopgap measure, that you would need military forces – State Police, National Guard. the Mayor said. Its a contrived scenario, said the mayor. But its not beyond the realm of possibilities if you go that particular route. Schenectadys Corporation Counsel John Van Norden said, If you abolish the police department you still have a need – not an obligation – but a need to police the community. You would need something in transition. Declaring martial law would be one way to bridge the gap. Watch a Capital News 9 video report on the story here. capitalnews9.com