Op-ed by CBB Advisory Council Member David Berez: What Law Enforcement Should Know About the Red Rabbits

As law enforcement agencies navigate an era of heightened political polarization and recurring civil unrest, a new question is emerging: Who are the Red Rabbits, and what role might they play in future demonstrations across America?

Officer David Berez (ret.)

The Red Rabbits Security Commission is a self-described security and community-defense initiative associated with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). Publicly available information indicates that members receive training in protest security, crowd management, communications, first aid, de-escalation, and self-defense. Supporters frame these efforts as necessary preparation to protect demonstrators. Critics see something more concerning: the development of organized security structures capable of influencing events on the street — potentially in ways that escalate rather than calm unrest.

Even the group’s name offers insight into its self-image. According to DSA-affiliated publications, the Red Rabbits draw their name from Richard Adams’ Watership Down, citing a line from the book’s rabbit mythology: “Be cunning and full of tricks and your people shall never be destroyed.” Continue reading on Law Enforcement Today HERE

Guest author is David Berez, a retired 20-year East Windsor (NJ) police officer and author of the book, "A Resilient Life: A Cop's Journey in Pursuit of Purpose." He is also a member of our organization's Law Enforcement Advisory Council.