Something really weird got approved. For the convention, bars and restaurants in Cuyahoga and surrounding counties can get liquor licenses to serve booze until 4AM. What could go wrong?
As far as police from other departments getting involved, even with a great paycheck, they'd have to be insane to do so. If any aggressive crowd control is necessary, the risk of lawsuit and destruction of their careers is just too great.
FWIW, since were an OH thread, I'll express my thought here. Consider the floor plan of the Q, where the convention will be held. It's not a place I'd want to be if it had to be evacuated. It's also not a place where people in the seating sections with guns is something that could be easily supervised.
Grania, I agree that under normal convention type events, Cleveland can handle things.
But, even Stove Loomis is getting concerned ast they can’t meet the Fed. Gov’t FEMA guidelines for even personnel!
Plus, this ain’t going to be our grandmother’s type convention! You don’t think outside protests will riot?