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.
Police departments must prepare to use proven team tactics for crowd control to ensure demonstrations remain peaceful and lawful assemblies
Be cognizant of what is working – and what is not – and be flexible enough to change tactics quickly as needed
Both the public and cops have many misconceptions about police crowd control
“They’re a town that’s used to very large gatherings and protests. I’m surprised that they didn’t seem to have a second layer of response ready”
Are you prepared to respond if essential buildings such as city hall, courthouses and police stations are overrun by protesters?
Follow this philosophy whether responding to a riot or supporting a search warrant
Some lawmakers have vowed to investigate the agency’s response to Trump supporters storming the Capitol
A woman who was killed by police was part of a crowd that was breaking down the doors to a barricaded room. Three other people died from medical emergencies during the protest
The city is preparing for potential violence as Congress is expected to vote to affirm President-elect Biden’s victory
Minneapolis Police said it would be releasing bodycam video of the traffic stop
Like most things in 2020, the ball drop will look very different this year
A report outlines 77 recommendations that include enhanced training, better equipment such as body-worn cameras, and renewed efforts to build community trust
This push from the councilors comes as BPD body-cam videos recently surfaced from the department’s response to protests earlier this year
At one point, a group of protestors forced their way into the Capitol and used chemical agents and bear spray against officers
Report found mayor’s decision to impose a curfew exacerbated conflicts between protestors and cops, who were given mixed messages on how it was to be enforced
In a year that brought relentless challenges, these are the five events the P1 team and our readership viewed as having the most significant impact
A blockade and protest that turned violent last week is reportedly coming to an end
Police arrested one person following a shooting Saturday at a protest between two political groups
Police have not intervened since Tuesday when demonstrators clashed with officers
Demonstrators threw rocks at officers and damaged police vehicles after 7 people were arrested Tuesday for trespassing at a home that’s been the site of protests
The law would criminalize publishing images of on-duty police officers with the intent of harming their “physical or psychological integrity”
Chaplains say they’re working on two main lessons learned as they prepare to potentially be mobilized again — possibly as soon as next March
Discord Saturday between Trump supporters and counterdemonstrators led to fistfights, a stabbing and 21 arrests
Clashes between two groups led to fistfights, at least one stabbing and more than 20 arrests
The portable kit includes a turnkey restraint and baton system
The public needs to be told what to expect should non-permitted protests erupt and disrupt traffic
Small fires were set and a woman was seen on video spitting in a police officer’s face during a chaotic night
Demonstrators carried both “Count Every Vote” and “Black Lives Matter” signs
Unrest erupted Wednesday over President Trump’s court challenges to stop the vote count in battleground states
A crowd of about 100 mostly abided by the order to disperse without devolving into violence, police said
A riot has many moving parts and to quell one, police must have many moving options
At least 8 people were arrested and three officers suffered minor injuries, police said
The city’s police commissioner has pledged to release 911 calls and bodycam video of the police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr.
