protest a controversial free speech rally by right wing groups and authorities there they re wrapping up the intense security presence they had today. the operation that was to keep everybody safe, the protestors and the right wing speakers raised a lot of concern about things, and any potential violence. hundreds of police were on hand to secure this event, and there were some minor skir mishz, no major incidences to report. nbc s garrett headache. we still see a minor police presence behind you, but have they been able to get everybody to go home? reporter: well, thomas, they haven t, and that s the problem here. i mean, when we last spoke 25 minutes ago i thought that maybe the violent part of the day was over for today, but now i m not so sure. the police have staged around the outside of boston common. you can see some of the officers, a few dozen of them lined up here. beyond them there are programs a few dozen more in riot protection equipment. they have been dealing with sm