Boogoloo: Why authorities are concerned?

Published: June 18, 2020, 11:39 a.m.

b'With the recent arrest of an active duty Air Force Staff Sergeant charged with the killing of a Federal Security officer in Oakland and a County Police officer in Santa Cruz, CA, law enforcement is concerned about future attacks from anti-government groups. Brad discusses how groups like the so-called "boogaloo" are difficult to monitor because they are an internet creation with no specific leadership. He breaks down what the attraction is to anti-government groups -- and why we are attracted to conspiracy theories in general. Most violent attacks are committed by lone individuals, but the real concern -- especially lately -- is about the violence increasing as civil unrest intensifies. Brad finds the combination of overworked law enforcement, the drive to de-fund the police and the anger toward law enforcement concerning as it may impeded law enforcement\'s ability to adequately investigate violent individuals and keeping the public safe. ABC Crime & Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett breaks it down with Tony.'