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.
Three police chiefs discuss their department’s response to peaceful protests that became violent because of “bad actors”
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Successful outcomes are obtained by advance planning between law enforcement and city leaders, prosecutors, first responders and community members
A look at protests and related events nationwide and in the United Kingdom on Friday
Hundreds of people marched through the streets of midtown Manhattan on Thursday to protest the recent officer-involved shootings in Minnesota and Louisiana
Cleveland’s Municipal Court will extend its hours during the convention to deal with an expected increase in arrests
The four-day convention is expected to draw tens of thousands of people — including thousands of protesters
To effectively work a crowd, constantly pay attention, analyze, assess and take action early and often
CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow met with Sacramento Police Chief Sam Somers for about two hours Monday “in an attempt to look for some lessons learned”
Fights erupted when about 30 members of the Traditionalist Worker Party gathering to rally around noon Sunday were met by about 400 counter-protesters
Donta Betts was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty in federal court
New York’s parade was one of several being held Sunday across the country, along with San Francisco and Chicago
Officials say they will respect the First Amendment rights of all protesters during the DNC, but they are sticking with requirements that all demonstrators have permits
Councilman’s comment stemmed from PD’s demand for riot gear that properly fit officers
Advocates said the horses trampled on protesters, who then threw rocks at police
Police were criticized for not protecting Trump supporters from protesters throwing punches, water bottles and traffic cones
Police stood their ground at first but after about 90 minutes moved into the remaining crowd to break it up
Police stood their ground at first but after about 90 minutes moved into the remaining crowd to break it up
The officer referenced the ‘disruption and takeover’ of a precinct during Jamar Clark protests
Suspect among five people given various preliminary charges in the incident, in which protesters were caught on video torching the car while two officers were inside
Here’s what sparked angry responses from our Facebook audience this week
Chief had been chasing people who had attacked police even though he was not wearing extensive protective gear
One organizer said Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson and Police Chief Calvin Williams will be to blame if anyone is hurt during the convention
Shots rang out inside a concert venue in New York City where hip-hop artist T.I. was getting ready to perform
Some participants openly admitted that they set out to cause disruption
Even the judge overseeing the cases said the state failed to prove its case on any of the charges
Sales and property tax revenue in Ferguson has dropped off sharply over the past 21 months
Inside the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s mobile command and communications vehicle
Here’s what sparked angry responses from our Facebook audience this week
Protesters in Paris and elsewhere alleged the police have instigated the violence
Here’s what sparked angry responses from our Facebook audience this week
One suffered a cut after being struck by a rock in the head, one was hit by a Molotov cocktail and another was bitten
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