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.
Even if you are responding to an urgent call, running in uniform in a crowd can cause panic
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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
The lawsuit against the Phoenix PD claims police didn’t try to remove a few problematic anti-Trump protesters and instead acted violently toward peaceful demonstrators
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One officer was assaulted by a man who face was covered, two officers were punched by a woman who was pulled away by friends
Charlottesville Police say they’re investigating an alleged assault of an officer who approached a man whose face was covered
Pprotesters and at least one arrest jarred normal operations at Portland City Hall Wednesday
Throughout the day, Portland police released images of weapons collected from both sides, including knives, sticks, shields and fireworks
About 300 protesters called for the officers involved to be fired and arrested, though a prosecutor announced a day earlier that he was declining to file charges
Police said two armed suspects appeared to have fired indiscriminately into the crowd, striking ten people
The court ruled that the supporters can sue San Jose and its police for allegedly putting them in danger and then failing to protect them
After the first six defendants to go on trial were found not guilty, charges were dropped against more than 150 others
Chicago police released video of the fatal OIS after protesters clashed with police, injuring some officers
The bill would add a section to federal civil rights statutes that would include a penalty for wearing a mask
Dwight and Steven Hammond were convicted in 2012 of intentionally and maliciously setting fires on public lands
Mayor Jim Kenney is defending the police decision to tear down the encampment
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A federal appeals panel ruled Wednesday that cops’ use of Long Range Acoustic Devices against protesters can be considered excessive force
After years of resistance, law enforcement is coming to realize it needs a proven program management tool to help agencies coordinate response
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Authorities also played dash cam footage of the incident at a news conference
Sgt. Shaun Hampton also said the vehicle “sustained scratches, dents, and a shattered rear window” caused by vandals in the crowd
Being part of a detail guarding the President of the United States should be looked upon as anything but routine
The protests are in response to the fatal OIS of a man who police believed had a gun
Now that there is a little deeper understanding of the legal parameters, police agencies are beginning to adopt the technology
We asked our readers how their police agencies were using (or planning to use) drones and some of the challenges they’ve faced along the way
From accident reconstruction to search and rescue, drones are a game-changer for law enforcement operations
After the Super Bowl victory, Philadelphia police were ready and lined up at each location as if daring the masses to do their worst
The activists said they were protesting against police brutality and privileges enjoyed by wealthy visitors
Students in an auto repair program have returned a rebuilt Cleveland cruiser destroyed during the celebration of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ NBA championship
Few northern cities play host to the Super Bowl, so dealing with the likely extreme February cold is a necessity for police officers and first responders
Last week, Philly police used Crisco to grease light poles in an effort to thwart people from climbing them during the NFC Championship game
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