Crowd Control

The Crowd Control topic focuses on the difficult task of controlling large groups of people with a limited number of police officers and resources. The police crowd control articles and tips in this section focus on strategy, policy, planning and tactics that can help quell a riled-up crowd and riot gear — helmets and shields — that will keep them safe in the process. Law enforcement must be prepared for the worst when a controversial verdict is read, protestors become violent or a sports team wins a championship and the celebration spills to the streets. The articles mentioned in this video are:

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NYPD cruiser smashed as Tyre Nichols protests turn violent
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The NYPD had braced for “robust protests” in the city on Friday as the bodycam video of Nichols' arrest was released
PepperBall unveils the new VKS PRO non-lethal option for law enforcement
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Mirroring the AR-15 platform, this non-lethal solution is accurate, easy to handle and designed for both daily patrol and crowd control
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Beretta APX A1: Reporting for duty
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Decision-making autonomy key for tactical operators
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Richland County (S.C.) Sheriff’s Department Corporal Peter Hart describes what makes RCSD’s Special Response Team unique
LAPD to retrain thousands of officers in crowd control tactics
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The retraining and change in tactics are "a direct reflection of lessons learned in 2020," said Chief Michel Moore
Lawsuit settlement: Portland PD can no longer use distraction devices for crowd control
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PD must abide by a 14-month injunction that requires LEOs to restrict their use of tear gas, less-lethal munitions, pepper spray and long-range acoustic devices
When it comes to special event response, the agency that plans for success, succeeds
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La Crosse police work hard to keep the peace during Octoberfest, and this year, a perimeter protection plan was introduced to prevent a Waukesha-style attack
Denver photog awarded $485K in settlement stemming from injury during protest in 2020
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The man reportedly severed his finger when an officer shot him with a less-lethal projectile
Portland jury awards $40K in damages to woman suing over use of force during protest
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This was the first civil trial from the Portland 2020 protests to reach a jury, with more than 50 similar lawsuits pending against the city
1st civil trial over use of force during 2020 protests in Portland begins
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A protest medic filed a $450K lawsuit against the city for a broken arm obtained during a protest
Austin PD makes policy, training changes after 2020 protests
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The department’s After Action Report identifies 17 areas of analysis with recommendations for improvements, including improvements to de-escalation techniques and training
Charges dropped against Ohio officer accused of misconduct in 2020 protests
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The dropped charges mark the end of a two-year investigation against three Columbus police officers
Boston police unions sue city, council over tear gas, rubber bullet restrictions
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The council’s passage of the 2021 rule was “unlawful interference with police procedures and tactics," officials said
Preparing your police department’s response to demonstrations in an imperfect world
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By now every officer should be trained in crowd control so that a group of them can form anytime to address a violent crowd in the early stages of its development
Protest policing: The way forward – considerations for change
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Nine steps to develop a well-rounded and holistic protest policing response
Protest policing: Building on recent lessons
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Law enforcement agencies must carefully balance the optics of providing public safety during protests while preparing for the potential of violence
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