The influx of potentially tens of thousands of protesters into Chicago during the August convention raises questions about how prepared Chicago police are for any ensuing unrest, with divisions among the Democratic coalition deepening this year.
Avoiding any echoes of 1968, when blue-helmeted officers beat protesting Yippies and journalists in what was later termed a police riot, will be a crucial test for the Chicago Police Department under a federal consent decree.
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