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.
It is difficult to imagine an environment in which a commander would find it more difficult to communicate than during a full-blown riot
Three police chiefs discuss their department’s response to peaceful protests that became violent because of “bad actors”
Police executives from three cities in states where election results are expected to be close discuss their preparations for November 3
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
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Protesters in Paris and elsewhere alleged the police have instigated the violence
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One suffered a cut after being struck by a rock in the head, one was hit by a Molotov cocktail and another was bitten
The violent demonstration was underway after Trump concluded his speech before a crowd of thousands
Several activists have called for an investigation into how police handled the event
The police department defended the arrests as lawful and necessary amid a chaotic situation
Fans of the drug have long marked April 20 as a day to enjoy pot
The president said his officers were denied the protective gear
Plan involves including a staff of 600 police officers devoted to the RNC and almost 2,300 officers from outside the city to help
The question of whether Jamar Clark was handcuffed by the officers was central in the case
When the world is watching and crowds are at their worst, make sure your officers are at their best
The woman began screaming in the horse’s face to try and spook him
The video of the officer recalling his experience at a recent rally has gone viral
The electronic control device that is used today was invented by NASA aerospace scientist Jack Cover
Officers claim restrictions placed on them prior to the event put them in unnecessary danger
One officer wrote in her police report she believed the DJ was attempting to incite the crowd
A spokesman said after reviewing the incident, ‘the evidence does not meet the requisites of the law’ regarding riots
The R&B star posted a video expressing his feelings about Trump rally protests
Police say the two officers were taken to a hospital for treatment and released
At least four people were arrested and police used pepper spray on at least twice
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He says his bill would save taxpayers money
Protestors chanted ‘Black lives matter’ during the rally for the presidential hopeful
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