Two reporters were arrested, this is what happened when a third one asked about them:
I just called Ferguson police chief to ask about @WesleyLowery and @ryanjreilly, told him what I knew. His response: "Oh, God."
...Ok. Didn't the chief of police know about the arrest? Because this is yet another implication that the cops on the scene are getting out of control. And having snipers AIMING at unarmed protestors? Why on Earth would you do that? Assault rifles drawn at UNARMED protestors?
That is not how you contain a peaceful protest. I understand police being there, I understand the need to be cautious, but this is not how you handle a protest or even a riot.
I see them armed for Fallujah rather than a riot. Where are the riot shields, water cannons, tear gas and shotguns with beanbag ammo? Even those should not be used against a peaceful protest BUT AT LEAST I would understand having them as a precaution in case the protest turns into a riot. These guys aren't prepared to contain anything, they are armed to KILL the rioters. I am seriously questioning their training and though processes.