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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‘Staying Healthy in the Fray’: Guidebook addresses impact of civil unrest on officer wellness
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The new guidebook from the National Police Foundation aims to help officers maintain both their physical and mental health during stressful times
NYPD will protect Pride events this weekend — whether organizers want them or not
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Last month, organizers announced that they want to drastically cut the number of cops assigned to protect the route in 2022
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Portland crowd control unit leader: Officers can’t serve under ‘the extreme liability’
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Portland's Rapid Response Team made headlines last week when, in an unprecedented move, its members all voted to resign
National Guard on standby to assist in Minneapolis
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The city has seen recent unrest related to an officer-involved shooting and after a protester was killed by a speeding car
Cops resign en masse from Portland’s crowd control unit after fellow officer indicted
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The team members voted to disband over a perceived lack of support from City Hall, a lieutenant said
Driver plows into Minneapolis protesters, killing 1 and injuring others
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The driver was hospitalized for injuries after some protesters "began to strike" him, police said
Union: 'Mob' pummeled, choked, kicked NJ cops trying to make arrest
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Police officials said the suspect's brothers arrived at the scene and "physically interfered" with the arrest
LAPD after George Floyd: Fewer officers, fewer arrests
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In the last 12 months, the department has shrunk by nearly 500 officers and specialized units have been cut in favor of patrol
Portland police declare riot, make arrests on anniversary of George Floyd’s death
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Marchers lit fireworks, set a dumpster fire and broke windows at multiple businesses
Video: Mob jumps on cruiser with St. Louis officer inside
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The St. Louis Police Department is asking for help identifying the suspects
‘Superhailer’ launches sound projection tool for civil unrest, crowd control
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The device can direct sounds and messages up to 800 feet away while maintaining a safe decibel level, according to the company
Police: 150 arrested after TikTok invite draws raucous crowd to beach town
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Multiple law enforcement agencies responded, at times using tear gas to disperse a crowd of 2,500 people
Dr. Frank Straub on the LAPD response to George Floyd protests
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A report on the LAPD’s response to mass demonstrations in summer 2020 reveals how acts of violence against police and citizens, extensive property damage and looting caught police off guard
A letter to the American public: No simple answers for police leaders tasked with training law enforcement
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Training is a necessity and should be an ongoing priority at every police agency, but getting it done is not as simple as it may seem
NY officers clear encampment protesters set up outside police station
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The protesters had been in front of the station for nearly a week; eight people were arrested on charges
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