News release from the VPD makes it sound like there will be more mayhem downtown on the weekend.

As I noted to the protesters who came to city council yesterday, they’re running a very large risk that their tactics will alienate many of the 99 per cent who they claim to represent. Can’t help but think this is exactly the kind of thing that will turn public opinion against them.

Here’s the VPD release

Vancouver Police will be liaising with bank security personnel in advance of the Occupy Vancouver “Bank Transfer Day” march on November 5th.  

The group has announced plans to march around the downtown core and potentially occupy several banks. Vancouver Police will be meeting with representatives from the banking industry to discuss any possible disruptions to business.

The march is scheduled to set off at 11 am on Saturday morning from the Vancouver Art Gallery. Additional VPD resources will be assigned to monitor the march and traffic disruptions are anticipated.