Gov. Rhoden chides city for exposing Prairie Thunder patrols planned in Brookings
'There was no intent here to let the cat out of the bag.' Mayor says rumors swirled before decision made to notify public of upcoming Highway Patrol saturation
Gov. Larry Rhoden admonished the city of Brookings Friday for giving the public a heads up that state troopers will flood the area next week as part of an anti-crime crackdown.
But city officials there are standing by their decision to announce their community would be among the next targets of Operation: Prairie Thunder, a state-led public safety initiative aimed at bringing parole absconders, violent criminals and illegal immigrants into custody of local and federal authorities.
