Security is tight as protesters take over the National Mall on the 5th anniversary of the war in Iraq

Along with the protesters, police officers were a major presence on the National Mall and were eager to show their authority


A line of motorcycles was intimidating


There seemed to be more motorcycles than officers


They also arrived on horseback, determined to make their presence known


Cars lined the streets


While some were driven through crowds, at some points looking as if they might hit protesters who refused to move out of the way


The officers had every intention of getting up close and personal with the protesters

And even surrounded the crowd


They stood, and did not seem fazed by the days events


Some officers went as far as to block off areas with caution tape, an attempt to secure the area


In the end officers rode away on motorcycles, bicycles, horses and in cars, because their authority was no longer needed