Overview
- Police say a social media post advertised a "Braintree Mall takeover" for 7 p.m. Friday.
- The department learned of the post Tuesday and issued a public warning Thursday.
- Coordinated staffing and a comprehensive operational plan are in place with partner agencies.
- Officials cite public safety risks because such events can draw large, unpredictable crowds.
- The warning follows fall street takeovers that prompted a state crackdown, a $14 million safety grant, and proposed penalties targeting organizers and participants.