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.
The electronic control device that is used today was invented by NASA aerospace scientist Jack Cover
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We need our leaders to vehemently defend our profession and educate the public about our profession now more than ever
The officers said the dancers were blocking an exit as players and game officials were trying to leave
City leaders have called for a minimal police presence throughout the day
A disturbing flyer found at ‘Occupy Phoenix’ says cop killers are the ‘good guys’
SF, Oakland mayors struggling to balance support for Occupy Wall Street protests with need to preserve public safety
Police said there had been numerous complaints about unsanitary conditions created by human and animal feces
When police moved in to one camp, they were pelted with rocks, bottles and utensils from the kitchen area
As they’re about to be arrested, users can hit one button and alert everyone on their list
Utah police under fire after using spray to break up traditional ‘Haka’ dance
A NYPD deputy inspector was docked vacation time for using OC spray during a protest
Though cold weather is on the way in, protesters don’t plan on leaving anytime soon
The group Occupy Wall Street have been demonstrating against corporate greed, global warming and social inequality, among other grievances
Four women are seen standing behind netting used for crowd control during an anti-Wall Street protest
Police say the arrests were mostly for blocking traffic
Incident occurred after March 2010 Univ. of Maryland basketball victory
An amateur video has raised questions of the department’s use of force
The suspect allegedly left two police officers hospitalized
It is critical to understand that anytime you are working an event where large groups of people are in attendance, there is a danger of a fatal crush
In wake of riots, William Bratton will advise the British government in an “unpaid” capacity
For flash mobsters, crowd size a tempting cover as police scramble to keep tabs on the spontaneous assemblies
Protest against fatal shooting of man turned into rampage; 8 cops injured, cruisers torched
Police in riot gear fought off crowds who came to see a well-known DJ
Bryan Stow, 42, was nearly beaten to death by two men after attending the March 31 season opener
One protester attempted to take a camera away from a member of a local TV news crew
Responders faced a “near-riot” mob setting off mortar-type fireworks, with some people throwing bottles and rocks
Intoxicated Vancouver rioter taunts public safety officials
Police approach and role of social media affected course of riot
Canucks fans start a violent riot after their Stanley Cup loss
The Future Attribute Screening Technology (FAST) Project uses high-tech sensors to detect indicators of potential criminal activity
Jefferson Memorial incident designed to provoke cops
As 2012 draws near, officers have to navigate a delicate balance between protection and accessibility
