Police respond to viral posts about “sniper” at St. Paddy’s Day street party in Waterloo

AI Briefing

• – Police deployed a sniper at a St. Paddy's Day street party in Waterloo due to safety concerns for large gatherings with mass casualty considerations.
• – The presence of the sniper was not intended to intimidate or cause alarm, but rather to ensure public safety.
• – The decision to use a sniper was made in consultation with local authorities and emergency services.