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.
Encirclement is an American police tactic that might be viewed by the untrained eye as kettling
There are many management considerations for police response to protests, demonstrations and riots
What challenges will law enforcement face in 2019?
The protests came a few hours after Chicago police released the video of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald’s 2014 death
Authorities said the shootout that wounded 17 people Sunday night was probably gang-related
The suspects were described as wearing masks that left their eyes exposed
It’s not exactly a return to normal, but it’s an improvement
Protesters have been calling for investigators to release video of the shooting
Chief said she had ‘never seen more professionalism’ from officers
The fatal shooting of a man by a Minneapolis police officer has prompted unrest in the city
Officers have been hit with pepper spray, Molotov cocktails, bottles, rocks and bricks
The suit claims wrongful arrest, excessive force, false imprisonment and battery
Squad cars also received significant damages, a police spokesperson said
Police initially said suspect was not handcuffed when he was shot, then later said handcuffs were at the scene
Others expressed skepticism of the city’s preparedness
Protesters have set up tents around the 4th Precinct station near where the shooting occurred
Authorities have released few details about the shooting, which has enraged community members
The second night of sideshow activity included a fatal officer-involved shooting
Photos and video of the incident quickly spread on social media
Officers are shown using stun guns and batons on people at a university campus
The Ferguson neighborhood policing program calls for teams of officers to be assigned to a specific area
A growing number of police groups have called for the boycott of the upcoming ‘The Hateful Eight’ release
During the nine days of SXSW, the police department assembles several units to meet the public safety needs
About 100 students gathered to express opinions about Ben Fields’ firing in relation to the classroom arrest video
Eric Holder said he disagrees with comments from FBI Director James Comey
Federal officials issued a bulletin to local police about the potential for attacks on officers
Tarantino joined hundreds of protesters Saturday to march several miles as part of a demonstration
Some defend the movement while others say it calls for the murder of officers
In all, 47 women and 19 men were arrested on misdemeanor charges of obstructing traffic
FBI uses airplanes during investigations of specific suspects in criminal, terrorism and espionage investigations
Black Lives Matter activists continue to hold smaller but decidedly aggressive protests targeting top police officials
Kevin Davis was endorsed by a 12-2 vote of council members
