ZT1 Patch on Portland Agent in Viral Photo Is an Identifier for Anonymity

[Nevilledog]

https://heavy.com/news/2020/07/zti-patch-portland-zt1/

A photo is going viral on social media showing a federal agent holding a gun in Portland, Oregon while wearing what appears to be a patch that reads “ZTI.” Some people on social media are speculating that this is connected to a private company called ZTi. However, that is not accurate. The patch actually reads ZT1 and is part of an identifier system that federal agencies are using right now in Portland instead of placing an officer’s name on the uniform.

Here’s what you need to know.

The ZT-1 Patch Is a Personal Identifier So the Names of the Agents Aren’t Known Publicly

The post, which has gone viral on social media sites like Facebook, shows what looks like a federal agent in a camo-uniform in Portland wearing a U.S. Marshalls patch and a patch that looks like it says either “ZT-I” or “ZT-1.” Other posts show an agent with a patch that reads “SRT,” with similar paramilitary claims.

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[matt819]

1. Calling all whistleblowers

Who has the cheat sheet for the stormtrooper identification system?

[Wellstone ruled]

2. Notice their Web Site is

down do to over requests for info. Rudy Zadnik name comes up on Google. West Virginia Addy.

Another Mercenary Goon Outfit? Prince? Chertoff?

[UpInArms]

3. Looking for Academic Xe uniforms

I found this ...

[intrepidity]

4. If they are truly unique identifiers for individuals

that can be cross-referenced to hold individuals accountable for their actions, seems ok to me.

Anonymous combatants without any accountability is an issue.