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.
How Fort Wayne PD’s Air Support Unit provided a real-time view from the sky during both peaceful protests and civil unrest
Having access to protective face masks is key to ensuring officer safety
A special response team is exposed to gases in training to prepare them for civil unrest response
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
Doug and Jim also discuss issues related to marijuana legalization and stop and frisk
He says his bill would save taxpayers money
Protestors chanted ‘Black lives matter’ during the rally for the presidential hopeful
The city is slated to have thousands of police officers on hand for the convention
We need our leaders to vehemently defend our profession and educate the public about our profession now more than ever
Accusations on social media ignited protests and unrest outside the police HQ
Protesters staged an 18-day occupation outside the police station
They said they were fed up with officers’ inability to de-escalate or use non-lethal force
After the shooting, neighborhood residents began chanting ‘no justice, no peace’
Police are facing scrutiny for its response after three people were stabbed and several others were injured in the melee
The KKK groups have a long-standing history in the city
Unrest broke out in a Salt Lake City neighborhood on Saturday night after what appears to be a shooting involving a police officer
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