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BE AWARE: Activist activity expected to increase the last week of August in Georgia, Carolinas
Story Date: 7/29/2020
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Source: NC PORK COUNCIL, 7/28/20
An activist group with the goal to "eradicate the normalization of violence against all sentient beings" and "achieve animal liberation" is hosting a Week of Action, August 23-29, with events scheduled for each day in Georgia, South Carolina or North Carolina. Most events will be held in collaboration with the Animal Save Movement and its local chapters. They are planning events in North Carolina on Aug. 28 & 29.
All farms and plants in the area should be on high alert that week, as well as the days leading up to and after the event, as activists traveling through the area may target facilities.
What can you do on your farm?
The most important this you can do is to remain vigilant. We would encourage you to review all new hires and applicants for jobs and conduct thorough background checks. Watch the facilities around your farms. Pay attention to unusual vehicles or activities near your farms. On the inside of your buildings, watch for anything that seems out of place or unusual. We believe the activists used wireless cameras that then connected to a mobile hotspot like you could create with your phone to download video. You should be aware of any new or unusual wireless networks in or around your farms.
Report unusual activity
If you see unusual activity, please let your local law enforcement officials know. We’d also ask that you let us know (info@ncpork.org). We can share information about unusual activity with other producers in the area and with state officials. The NC Pork Council is asking the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services to share information about these activist activities in other states with law enforcement officials in North Carolina.
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