287 Protest Activity

Question 1

Picketing and protesting are recognized methods for peaceful expression regarding labor disputes and/or other grievances. It is not a police function to address the subject of the protest in any way. It is, instead,

Answer 1

the JSO’s role to protect the rights of the public and the protesters by enforcing the law and maintaining order. JSO respects and acknowledges the rights of persons to express themselves in a lawful manner, including lawful protest

Question 2

Strikes, protest, and picketing, generally, are not in themselves violations of the law. It is illegal acts that ______________, either by protesters or those that oppose protesters, which are of concern to the police

Answer 2

may arise during such activities

Question 3

JSO will address ______________ connected with protest activities by providing legal guidelines for the conduct of the parties involved and communicating those guidelines to formal and informal group leaders.

Answer 3

criminal violations

Question 4

If the situation dictates, the appropriate ______________ or ___________ will meet with representatives of the parties involved and shall inform them of their legal rights and responsibilities

Answer 4

watch commander or designee

Question 5

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:

Answer 5

a. Neither force, threats, intimidation, nor violence will be tolerated and the law will be enforced with impartiality;

b. Conditions or acts that 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 6

The _________ or _________ will further emphasize that the following rights must be preserved, and that violations will result in prompt and impartial police action

Answer 6

watch commander or designee

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:

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

JSO cannot declare a labor dispute to be illegal. Such determination can only be established by a _______________

Answer 8

duly constituted court of law.

Question 9

An assembly may be declared unlawful by the ________________ in accordance with Florida State Statute (F.S.S.) 870.02, if the parties involved meet together with a common unlawful purpose to commit a breach of peace or to do any other unlawful act. The decision to disperse an unlawful assembly must be carefully balanced with the freedoms of assembly and speech protected by the Constitution of the United States.

Answer 9

the patrol watch commander or designee,

Question 10

Before a crowd is dispersed,__________ and ______________ must be clearly communicated in person or by loudspeaker to the individuals so assembled in the assembly or as near as safely as possible.

Answer 10

the unlawful assembly declaration and command to disperse

Question 11

The watch commander or designee must have _______________l in place and a plan of action in response to any persons who fail to comply that may be subject to arrest under F.S.S. 870.02. Where feasible, the order to disperse should be video recorded.

Answer 11

adequate personne

Question 12

Officers and supervisors must be careful to apply response to resistance only in accordance with Order 551 (Response to Resistance). Unless ____________ exist, chemical weapons and specialty impact weapons may be deployed only upon those persons that exhibit active physical resistance, and in accordance with Order 551

Answer 12

exigent circumstances

Question 13

The appropriate __________________will function as the liaison with protesters, private property owners, and City of Jacksonville (COJ) agencies such as Parks and Recreation or Code Enforcement

Answer 13

watch commander or designee

Question 14

The watch commander or designee will obtain needed information and explain to the parties involved ___________ and _____________ in relation to protest activities.

Answer 14

police policy and procedures

Question 15

The watch commander or designee will seek_______________________ involved to reduce tensions and encourage self-discipline so that the parties may police themselves.

Answer 15

the cooperation of the parties

Question 16

All parties involved will be informed that peaceful lawful protest activities are permissible and JSO will act only to enforce _______________ and ______________.

Answer 16

criminal laws and to keep the peace

Question 17

The manner in which a protest incident is to be controlled is largely at the discretion of the ___________or _________

Answer 17

watch commander or designee

Question 18

When feasible, the watch commander should contact the________________for information concerning prior events by the individuals/groups(s) conducting the protest and alert the Jails Division _______________ of the event time and expected duration, if known

Answer 18

Intelligence Unit

Watch Commander

Question 19

If additional manpower becomes necessary, the__________________ may solicit those resources he deems necessary, including JSO’s Mobile Field Force. Proper staff notification will also be made

Answer 19

watch commander

Question 20

A command post shall not be established _______________________. Positioning of the command post shall be at the discretion of the watch commander

Answer 20

on or within the facilities of the parties involved

Question 21

Enforcement action for observed violations shall be discussed with a supervisor and/or watch commander or designee unless __________________

Answer 21

violence is imminent or there is an emergency.

Question 22

Questions regarding the legality of the enforcement action and protest activities may be directed to the COJ’s _______________where feasible

Answer 22

Office of General Counsel (OGC)

Question 23

Enforcement must be content neutral and shall not be influenced by the officer’s _________________ about the protesters’ viewpoint

Answer 23

personal opinions