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.
Jim and Doug discuss police response to natural disasters, the debate over sanctuary cities, the Las Vegas mass shooting and other major topics
It is time to train 100 percent of police officers nationwide in the team tactics of crowd control
When you invite protest leaders to the police department, you legitimize them, which is critical for collaboration
Thousands of people rallied late Monday in U.S. cities including LA and NY in protest of a grand jury’s decision in Ferguson
A grand jury has decided not to indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown
Authorities arrested three protesters during a third straight night of unrest in Ferguson as tensions mount
Activists, authorities and the family of Michael Brown called for calm Friday as a grand jury drew closer to an announcement
St. Louis County police made five arrests Wednesday night — four for blocking traffic and one for being a wanted fugitive
State police captain placed in charge of security in Ferguson was both vilified and praised
16 people have been appointed to an independent panel tasked with helping the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson heal
Gov. Jay Nixon has declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard in advance of a grand jury decision on Officer Darren Wilson
The St. Louis County grand jury is expected to decide this month whether Officer Darren Wilson is charged
Gov. Jay Nixon: “The world is watching”
Grand jury is expected to soon decide if Officer Darren Wilson will be charged in the death of Michael Brown
A cop may use lethal force when he or she “reasonably believes that the action is in defense of human life, including the officer’s own life” and in the Ferguson incident, that’s precisely what happened
Activists asked Wednesday for advance notice before prosecutors announce whether officer will face charges, saying they can help prevent violence if they have 48 hours to prepare
Video begins after both officers were struck by the suspect
St. Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar defended his department’s involvement Monday, telling reporters that “at no time did we request that only media be kept out of the airspace”
Criticized Attorney General Eric Holder’s recent call for “wholesale change” in the department
Authorities have arrested the motorcycle rider suspected of filming and waving off an officer who was trying to stop him and other riders doing stunts
Police say up to 2 million Giants fans could turn out to cheer the World Series champions in a downtown San Francisco parade
Police got pelted with bottles as they tried to disperse crowds
The statement at a forum in Washington came as the Justice Department continues a broad investigation into the practices of the police department
School officials are asking a St. Louis County prosecutor to wait until classes are not in session to announce whether Officer Darren Wilson will face charges
The crowd of 40-50 people began throwing flag poles they had been carrying at officers as police tried to control the crowd
Police say 19-year-old Jacob Clark of Chichester threw a beer bottle at a police officer
Preparations are aimed at avoiding renewed outbreak of violence that could follow announcement of whether officer will face trial
Officer with sirens on waved away as pack of roughly 50 riders can be seen speeding, doing wheelies and standing on their bikes
Police are using a relatively new application to collect photos and videos they hope will lead to arrests following weekend chaos at a pumpkin festival
Woman arrested at gay pride parade pleaded guilty Wednesday to harassment citations. Prosecutors dropped more serious charges that she assaulted an officer and a protester
Demonstrators who say they were taking part in a week of resistance to police brutality temporarily blocked traffic on a freeway through downtown Atlanta
