While I was monitoring Munn Park for the presence of Christian extremists trying to disrupt Polk Pride, suddenly I heard the sound of many whistles blowing. Fearing ICE agents had invaded, I moved in immedately.
Thankfully, there were no ICE agents, instead one of the Christian nationalists had started harassing people and the were responding by blowing whistles in unison. Note that rape whistles have been used for many years as a defense, long predating their use against ICE.
Soon, the Christian extremist was removed by cops. It took three or four of them to pull and drag him out over intense physical resistance but not including punches, kicks, or weapon use by either side. He was not arrested and returned to the scene before being again pursued with whistles blowing.
Here’s the thing: If I entered a Christian nationalist rally, the cops tried to drag me out, and I broke their holds with physical force, this would guarantee charges of assaulting a police officer unless I not only escaped capture but also escaped being identified e.g. by camera footage.
I suggested he may have been let go because he and the cops are on the same side.