203 - Protest Activity

Question 1

Who is the owner of Order 203 - Protest Activity?

Answer 1

Director of Patrol and Enforcement

Question 2

Regarding Protests: It is, instead, the Sheriff’s Office role to protect the rights of the public and the protesters by_____ and _____.

Answer 2

enforcing the law and maintaining order

Question 3

Regarding Protests: It is _______, either by protesters or those that oppose protesters, which are of concern to the police.

Answer 3

illegal acts which may arise during such activities

Question 4

Regarding Protests: The effectiveness of the Sheriff’s Office is maintained by _______ toward the parties and issues involved and by _______ when criminal violations are observed or reported.

Answer 4

remaining impartial; taking appropriate action

Question 5

Regarding Protests: If the situation dictates, the _______ or designee will meet with representatives of the parties involved and shall inform them of their legal rights and responsibilities,

Answer 5

appropriate watch commander;

Question 6

Regarding Protests: If the situation dictates, the appropriate watch commander or designee will meet with representatives of the parties involved and shall inform them of their legal rights and responsibilities, such as: (4)

Answer 6

a. Neither force nor violence will be tolerated and the law will be enforced with impartiality;
b. Conditions or acts which may lead to disorder are prohibited;
c. Rights of protesters to conduct lawful protest will be protected; and
d. Rights of persons and property owners to continue normal operations and activities will be protected.

Question 7

The watch commander or designee will further emphasize that the following rights must be preserved, and that violations will result in prompt and impartial police action: (3)

Answer 7

a. Free use of public sidewalks and roadways;
b. Free access to public places; and
c. The rights of persons to enter and leave private
property.

Question 8

Regarding Protests: Violations of court orders and injunctions (do/do not) ordinarily constitute criminal offenses requiring enforcement action.

Answer 8

do not

Question 9

Can the Sheriff’s Office declare a labor dispute to be illegal?

Answer 9

no

Question 10

Who can declare a labor dispute to be illegal?

Answer 10

a duly constituted court of law

Question 11

An assembly may be declared unlawful by _______ or designee, in accordance with Florida State Statute (F.S.S.) 870.02, if the parties involved meet together with a common unlawful purpose to _____ or _____.

Answer 11

the patrol watch commander; commit a breach of peace or to do any other unlawful act

Question 12

The decision to disperse an unlawful assembly must be carefully balanced with____ and _____ protected by the Constitution of the United States.

Answer 12

the freedoms of assembly and speech

Question 13

Regarding an order to disperse: Before a crowd is dispersed, the unlawful assembly declaration and command to disperse must be clearly communicated _____ or _____ to the individuals so assembled in the assembly or as near as safely as possible.

Answer 13

in person or by loudspeaker;

Question 14

Regarding an order to disperse: They must be given clear orders, expressed under authority of the state, _____, _____ and _____.

Answer 14

to immediately and peaceably disperse, the safest route to leave the area, and a reasonable amount of time to comply;

Question 15

Regarding an order to disperse: The watch commander or designee must have _____ and _____ in response to any persons who fail to comply that may be subject to arrest under F.S.S. 870.02.

Answer 15

adequate personnel in place and a plan of action

Question 16

Regarding an order to disperse: Where feasible, the order to disperse should be _____.

Answer 16

video recorded

Question 17

Regarding Protests: Unless exigent circumstances exist, chemical weapons and specialty impact weapons may be deployed only upon those persons that exhibit _______, and in compliance with Response to Resistance Policy.

Answer 17

active physical resistance

Question 18

The manner in which a protest incident is to be controlled is largely at the discretion of _______ or designee.

Answer 18

the watch commander

Question 19

Regarding Protests: When feasible, the watch commander should contact _______ for information concerning prior events by the individuals/groups(s) conducting the protest.

Answer 19

the Intelligence Unit

Question 20

Normally, police officers (will/will not) be deployed at protest activities.

Answer 20

will not

Question 21

When such deployment (at a protest) becomes necessary, _______ or designee will be responsible for ensuring adequate manpower and directing the police action necessary to enforce applicable laws and keep the peace.

Answer 21

the watch commander

Question 22

Regarding protests: If additional manpower becomes necessary, _____ or designee may solicit those resources he deems necessary, including ______. _____ will also be made.

Answer 22

the watch commander; the Sheriff’s Mobile Field Force; Proper staff notification

Question 23

Regarding protests: A command post shall not be established on or within the facilities of the parties involved. Positioning of the command post shall be at the discretion of _______ or designee.

Answer 23

the watch commander

Question 24

Officers assigned to locations affected by protest activity shall be especially alert to _____ and _____.

Answer 24

possible violations of the law and unlawful assembly of persons

Question 25

Regarding Protests: Enforcement action for observed violations should be _____, _____ and _____ unless violence is imminent or there is an emergency.

Answer 25

researched, legally sound, and discussed with a supervisor and/or watch commander or designee

Question 26

Regarding Protests: Questions regarding the legality of the enforcement action and protest activities may be directed to _____ where feasible.

Answer 26

the City’s Office of General Counsel

Question 27

Regarding Protests: Enforcement of existing laws should be narrowly construed and _____

Answer 27

balanced with lawful assembly rights.