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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Protesters gather, damage Democratic headquarters in Oregon
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Police made several arrests in a group that described itself as anarchist, anti-Biden and anti-police
US Capitol police officers recount riot: 'We were on our own'
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In interviews, four Capitol officers bemoaned a lack of leadership, saying they didn't hear Chief Steven Sund on the radio all afternoon
Demonstrators, NYPD clash at MLK Day march; 30 arrested
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10 officers were injured during the event, officials said
Ban on tear gas, neck restraints, unleashed K-9s among changes proposed in Wash. reform bill
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Language in the bill creates "unacceptable consequences" and puts the public and officers in "unnecessary danger," said one LE official
Videos: Officers recount facing mob at Capitol
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Police officers who responded to the Jan. 6 siege at the Capitol have shared harrowing details of their experiences
More than 100 arrested in Belgium after in-custody death
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An in-custody death over the weekend has set off violent clashes between demonstrators and police
3 Capitol Police officers suspended, 17 under investigation after attack
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There are also investigations into social media activity of Capitol Police officers
FBI warns of plans for nationwide armed protests next week
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An internal FBI bulletin warned, as of Sunday, that the nationwide protests may start later this week and extend through Biden’s Jan. 20 inauguration
Video: Violent mob drags police officer down Capitol steps
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A rioter beats the officer with an American flag as the officer is pulled into a crowd
Video: Lone Capitol police officer faces down mob to save lives
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Officer Eugene Goodman is being hailed a hero after he lured an angry crowd away from the open Senate chambers
DC mayor pushes for increased security around inauguration
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In a letter to acting secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser asked for a "pre-disaster declaration"
Trump supporters, counter-demonstrators clash in San Diego
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Police tried to keep the groups apart after several skirmishes, while some in the crowd threw rocks and used pepper spray on officers
Army head says Nat. Guard may be allowed to carry guns in DC
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Defense leaders are reviewing use-of-force restrictions on Guard members in anticipation of more unrest leading up to Biden's inauguration
Video shows LEO getting crushed by mob at Capitol
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Footage from Wednesday’s riot shows cop being crushed against a door as crowd attempts to push deeper into the building
Video shows lead-up to fatal shooting inside US Capitol
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The video shows an unruly crowd was trying to push past officers when a woman was shot
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