In a shocking move over the past month, Ferguson Police members have been hiding their name tags so that they will not be held accountable for their actions. On September 26, 2014, U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division asked Jackson to prohibit police officers from wearing “I am Darren Wilson” bracelets when on duty. On September 23, 2014, the DOJ had asked that police officers wear name tags.
September 23, 2014 – U.S. Department of Justice calls for Ferguson Police to Wear Nametags
On September 28, the New York Times reported that this call was being ignored: “A gaggle of journalists standing near the protest spotted a police officer who was not wearing a name tag. When a cameraman asked his name, the officer refused to give it and left the area. The Department of Justice last week ordered all officers patrolling Ferguson to display their names.”
Other media have been reporting on Ferguson police refusal to wear name tags.
UPDATE: Another report on September 29, 2014 in the continuing volatile situation in Ferguson, MO: “Protesters gathered in front of the police building, including a dozen clergy members who prayed in the police parking. They were told that they would be arrested if they did not clear the street. A clergyman was then arrested. Protesters were also told that they would be arrested if the chants went on after 11:00 p.m. About that time, police moved slowly forward, but protesters refused to move backwards. As they were almost in contact, gunshots were heard, and both sides backed up. Later, Capt. Ron Johnson of the Missouri Highway Patrol told the crowd that the “five-second rule” would not be implemented and there would be no arrest as long as the protest remained peaceful.”