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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$1M bail set for Pa. police shooting rioters
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Rioters damaged police headquarters and set a fire downtown in the aftermath of a fatal shooting, officials said
2 protesters in Rochester face federal charges, accused of attacking cops
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They allegedly hit an officer in the head with a wooden shield and threw a commercial grade firework at officers
Va. city bans guns on public property during protests
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Richmond Police Chief Gerald Smith expressed support for the move, referencing the fatal shootings at protests in Kenosha and Portland
Judge bans Detroit police from using tear gas, rubber bullets against ‘peaceful protesters’
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Police Chief James Craig said this won't change anything because his officers have only used force when the protests turned violent
11 arrested, 3 cops injured in Rochester riots over Prude's death
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The protests became violent as the night wore on, with some in the crowd throwing objects at police and flipping tables at restaurants
Street medics must comply with lawful police orders to disperse during protests, judge rules
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An attorney for the protest medics argued that rendering medical aid was a form of protected free speech
Portland mayor says he’ll move after protest outside his condo draws arrests
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On Monday crowds demanded he resign, with some people setting fires and breaking windows
Kenosha unrest causes $2M in damage to city-owned property
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The cost includes damage to garbage trucks, street lights and traffic signals
Sheriffs slam governor's plan to curb Portland violence
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Sheriffs from two surrounding counties said they would not send deputies to Portland, as the governor asked, to help curb the violence
Drone deployment during protest response
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How Fort Wayne PD’s Air Support Unit provided a real-time view from the sky during both peaceful protests and civil unrest
State police returning to Portland after deadly shooting
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State police will return to help local authorities after a man died amid clashes between Trump supporters and counter-protesters
Mayor: $2500 bill to teen for police overtime at protest rescinded
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An 18-year-old reportedly received the bill after organizing a BLM rally in town
NJ teen who held BLM event billed $2500 for police overtime
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The 18-year-old says she received the letter from her town's mayor several days after organizing the rally
Court: Portland journalists, observers not exempt from crowd control
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The ruling puts journalists and legal observers on the level of demonstrators during dispersal orders
Kenosha protests peaceful after night of chaos and shootings
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Marchers on Wednesday night were calm and peaceful following Tuesday night's fatal shootings
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