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.
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An action that may be perceived as “mean,” yet doesn’t violate a clearly established constitutional right, will not lead to liability for an officer
Richland County (S.C.) Sheriff’s Department Corporal Peter Hart describes what makes RCSD’s Special Response Team unique
This one-size-fits-most solution comfortably suits officers
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
Mayor de Blasio said the city will investigate the NYPD’s handling of a protest against the deportation of immigration activist Ravi Ragbir
Assigning a large number of cops to a high-profile event isn’t enough to counter realistic threats these days; we must pre-plan such events with a “red team” mindset
The president of France has promised punishment for the suspects seen beating and kicking an officer in Paris in a viral video
Jim and Doug discuss police response to natural disasters, the debate over sanctuary cities, the Las Vegas mass shooting and other major topics
In a brief statement, the city did not give a reason for Chief Al Thomas’ departure, which was effective immediately
James Alex Fields Jr. is accused of ramming a car into a crowd of people protesting a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville
It is time to train 100 percent of police officers nationwide in the team tactics of crowd control
State police and Charlottesville police were unable to communicate by radio the day of the rally because they were on different channels, the report said
One man threw an officer to the ground, while another cop suffered a back injury when another man jumped him from behind
Agencies around the country are honing their responses, trying to balance free-speech rights with public safety and comparing notes to see which tactics work best
When you invite protest leaders to the police department, you legitimize them, which is critical for collaboration
There was about a third less off-duty officers than usual at Hard Rock Stadium during Sunday’s game between the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets
Police officials denied violating the rights of protesters or others, and said their orders to disperse “unlawful assemblies” were legal and proper
Police have been instructed not to cover their name tags after some troopers violated policy by putting black tape over their tags during a rally last month