In a now-infamous raid on a Democratic Congressional candidate’s fundraiser, the San Diego Sheriff’s Department used pepper spray and mobilized multiple patrol cars, a canine unit, and, to top it all off, even a police helicopter. All to subdue a small gathering of middle- and retirement-aged Democrats in a private home. It turns out the department has a program it calls ASTREA (Aerial Support to Regional Enforcement Agencies), after the Greek goddess of justice, and a penchant for photographing its choppers in action.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://talkingpointsmemo.com/?p=140887