203 - Protest Activity Flashcards
Who is the owner of Order 203 - Protest Activity?
Director of Patrol and Enforcement
Regarding Protests: It is, instead, the Sheriff’s Office role to protect the rights of the public and the protesters by_____ and _____.
enforcing the law and maintaining order
Regarding Protests: It is _______, either by protesters or those that oppose protesters, which are of concern to the police.
illegal acts which may arise during such activities
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.
remaining impartial; taking appropriate action
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,
appropriate watch commander;
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)
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.
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)
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.
Regarding Protests: Violations of court orders and injunctions (do/do not) ordinarily constitute criminal offenses requiring enforcement action.
do not
Can the Sheriff’s Office declare a labor dispute to be illegal?
no
Who can declare a labor dispute to be illegal?
a duly constituted court of law
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 _____.
the patrol watch commander; commit a breach of peace or to do any other unlawful act
The decision to disperse an unlawful assembly must be carefully balanced with____ and _____ protected by the Constitution of the United States.
the freedoms of assembly and speech
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.
in person or by loudspeaker;
Regarding an order to disperse: They must be given clear orders, expressed under authority of the state, _____, _____ and _____.
to immediately and peaceably disperse, the safest route to leave the area, and a reasonable amount of time to comply;
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.
adequate personnel in place and a plan of action
Regarding an order to disperse: Where feasible, the order to disperse should be _____.
video recorded
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.
active physical resistance
The manner in which a protest incident is to be controlled is largely at the discretion of _______ or designee.
the watch commander
Regarding Protests: When feasible, the watch commander should contact _______ for information concerning prior events by the individuals/groups(s) conducting the protest.
the Intelligence Unit
Normally, police officers (will/will not) be deployed at protest activities.
will not
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.
the watch commander
Regarding protests: If additional manpower becomes necessary, _____ or designee may solicit those resources he deems necessary, including ______. _____ will also be made.
the watch commander; the Sheriff’s Mobile Field Force; Proper staff notification
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.
the watch commander
Officers assigned to locations affected by protest activity shall be especially alert to _____ and _____.
possible violations of the law and unlawful assembly of persons
