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3.535 Protest: Peaceful Demonstrations, Civil Disobedience, and Riots Flashcards

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Under federal, state, and local law, governments are allowed to place ______________, place, and manner restrictions on the freedom of
_________.

A

reasonable time
speech

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Reasonable restrictions may be applied only as necessary to maintain ____________ and order and to facilitate ______________ commerce and freedom of movement.

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public safety
uninhibited

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3.535.1Definitions

An activity involving large numbers of people that requires a permit or is planned and publicized beforehand, including parades, marches, rallies, concerts, religious gatherings, parties, community activities, sporting events, labor disputes, and peaceful demonstrations.

A

Anticipated Event

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3.535.1Definitions

An unanticipated or unannounced public gathering where the department did not receive prior notice or have time to preplan a response to address public safety concerns.

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Unplanned or
Spontaneous Event

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3.535.1Definitions

A safety zone maintained by officers which creates distance and space between opposing groups.

A

buffer zone

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3.535.1Definitions

Techniques used to address crowds, including communication with event organizers, a display of police officers, containment, travel lane closures, buffer zones, mobile field force tactics, dispersal tactics, and arrest procedures.

A

crowd management

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3.535.1Definitions

A verbal announcement given to the crowd to inform them of the law they are violating and the consequences of such violation.

A

dispersal order

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3.535.1Definitions

The process of safely removing protesters from protester devices intentionally used to obstruct the law. This process is completed by utilizing techniques and specialized training by the Homeland Security Saturation Team (HSST).

A

field force extrication
(FFE)

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3.535.1Definitions

A large element of police officers specially organized to implement and apply crowd management techniques during protests through presence, maneuver, and enforcement.

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mobile field force

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3.535.1Definitions

A lawful public expression of objection, disapproval, or dissent toward an idea or action.

A

Peaceful Demonstration

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3.535.1Definitions

Nonviolent protest where there is an intentional breach of the law.

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Civil Disobedience

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3.535.1Definitions

An assembly that constitutes a clear and present danger of violent or unlawful acts, including, civil unrest, destruction of property, arson, looting, or when another immediate threat to public safety, peace, or order appears.

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Riot

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3.535.1Definitions

A device (e.g., bicycle locks, chains, tripods, or sleeping dragons) that physically or mechanically connects a person or animal to a stationary object in violation of the law. These devices are used to create confusion, delay law enforcement response, and tax public safety resources.

A

protester device

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3.535.1Definitions

A team of officers who are a primary departmental asset to rapidly respond to a protest. These officers are well-rehearsed in crowd management techniques and have the training, tools, and skills to safely extricate an individual from protester devices.

A

Homeland Security
Saturation Team
(HSST)

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3.535.2 Response Protocol

When it is necessary to implement crowd management measures or take enforcement action, it should be an ____________ and well-communicated effort involving multiple officers and ________________oversight.

A

organized
supervisory

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3.535.3 General Rules - Protest

ICS _______ be implemented in LVMPD’s response to protests.

A

will

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3.535.3 General Rules - Protest

Department ________________ are responsible for attempting communication with protest organizers or leaders.

A

supervisors

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3.535.3 General Rules - Protest

Department supervisors will attempt to communicate with professional members of the ____________ and ________________.

A

media
legal observers (or their liaison)

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3.535.3 General Rules - Protest

Officers who do not have an issued ________ will be assigned with another officer who is equipped with a _________.

A

BWC
BWC

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3.535.3 General Rules - Protest

Officers and ________________ will be properly equipped, including department-issued protective gear such as helmets with the attached face shield, gas masks, and carriers

A

supervisors

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3.535.3 General Rules - Protest

Officers assigned to a traffic control task will wear a _____________ and utilize a flashlight, when necessary. Additional equipment needs (e.g., flex cuffs or fire extinguishers) will be managed by a ______________.

A

reflective vest
supervisor

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3.535.3 General Rules - Protest

Since the use of ____________________ may inflame a volatile situation, the department will place limitations on their use for crowd management and protests

A

patrol dogs

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3.535.4 Anticipated Event

Determine the appropriate response based upon the form or anticipated activities of protest (peaceful demonstration, civil disobedience, or potential riot) and complete an ________________________ with the assistance of the Events Planning Section.

A

Incident Action Plan (IAP)

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3.535.4 Anticipated Event

Make every effort to contact the organizer(s) prior to a ____________ or an ____________________ to ascertain the particulars regarding the ____________ (e.g., permits, location, time, duration, scope, languages spoken and type of planned activities).

A

protest
anticipated event
protest

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3.535.5 Unplanned or Spontaneous Event

When an event requires continuous oversight or monitoring by a supervisor, the supervisor will assign themselves as the _____________________.

A

incident commander (IC)

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3.535.5 Unplanned or Spontaneous Event

Upon responding to a protest, the supervisor or IC ____________ evaluate the current and evolving conditions.

A

will

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3.535.6 Communication During Protests

The IC and supervisors are responsible to ensure that all orders given to a crowd are __________, _________, and appropriate for the circumstances.

A

consistent
lawful

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3.535.7 Orders to Disperse

When confronting a dangerous crowd or a situation where public safety has been compromised, the department will declare it an _______________________.

A

unlawful assembly

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3.535.7 Orders to Disperse

What is the recommended number of times to attempt to provide orders to disperse?

A

At least three times

This guideline is meant to give demonstrators ample time to leave the area.

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3.535.7 Orders to Disperse

What is the purpose of attempting to provide orders to disperse multiple times?

A

To give demonstrators ample time to leave the area

This approach is intended to ensure safety and compliance.

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3.535.7 Orders to Disperse

Unless there is an immediate risk to ________________ or _________________ damage is occurring, reasonable time will be allowed for a crowd to comply with commands before enforcement action is taken.

A

public safety
significant property

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3.535.7 Orders to Disperse

If there is an immediate threat of physical harm or death to a person, then ____________ to disperse must be provided.

A

no order

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3.535.7 Orders to Disperse

If there is an immediate threat of harm to property, then only ____________ to disperse must be provided.

A

one order

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3.535.7 Orders to Disperse

The determination to give the order to disperse is the responsibility of the ____________ upon consultation with the on-scene _____________.

A

IC
lieutenant

35
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3.535.7 Orders to Disperse

Protesters should be given guidance and continued direction regarding how to disperse. The order to disperse ________ logged by the ________ and the Communications Bureau channel dispatcher

A

will be
IC

36
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3.535.7 Orders to Disperse

The IC should attempt to document and record the dispersal order announcement on BWC to include the ________, ____________, and ____________ issuing the order.

A

time
location
officer

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3.535.7 Orders to Disperse

Once an order to disperse is announced, professional members of the media or legal observers must ____________ the event from a distance outside the area of the ________________ that does not interfere with police operations.

A

witness
dispersal order

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3.535.8 Arrests During a Protest

When enforcement action is warranted in protests, selective ____________ are preferred over mass arrests.

A

arrests

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3.535.8 Arrests During a Protest

The on-scene ________________ will authorize arrests, and time permitting, will coordinate with the IC. The IC ____________ made aware of all arrests.

A

lieutenant
will be

40
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3.535.8 Arrests During a Protest

Consider _________, ___________, and method of the arrest and resources available.

In making an arrest, supervisors will:

A

timing
location

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3.535.8 Arrests During a Protest

If circumstances allow, assemble an arrest team, comprised of a minimum of a ________________ and multiple ___________.

In making an arrest, supervisors will:

A

supervisor
officers

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3.535.8 Arrests During a Protest

________________________________ are not precluded from making arrests when there is a clear violation of law and the arrest will defuse the situation.

A

Individual officers

43
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3.535.8 Arrests During a Protest

Not interfere or ____________ professional members of the ____________ or ________________ performing their
respective functions (observing, capturing, and/or reporting on protests or events) so long as they
are performed in a safe and legal manner.

In making an arrest, supervisors will:

A

arrest
media
legal observers

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3.535.8 Arrests During a Protest

If a professional member of the media or legal observer is arrested, the IC ____________ advised as soon as possible.

A

will be

45
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3.535.8 Arrests During a Protest

Coordinate and direct the process for the booking of an _____________ and their prisoner transport with ________ personnel to ensure it is completed in an efficient and timely manner.

The IC will:

A

arrestee
DSD

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3.535.8 Arrests During a Protest

Assign additional officers to assist in the _____________________ if needed and verify all required documentation for arrests has been completed and collected.

The IC will:

A

booking process

47
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3.535.8 Arrests During a Protest

Request ________________ vehicles to assist if mass arrests occur.

The IC will:

A

prisoner transport

48
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3.535.9 Use of Force During a Protest

Uses of force occurring during enforcement actions will be documented and the IC ____________ notified as soon as practical.

A

will be

49
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Use of Force During a Protest

Deployment of aerosol irritants ________ only be used at the ___________ of the IC, and only after clear warning has been given and when avenues of ______________ are available to the crowd.

A

will
direction
egress

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3.535.10 Field Force Extrications

When subjects refuse to release themselves from these protester devices, each individual protester will be advised they are _____________________ and given an additional chance to comply before force is used to remove the devices.

A

under arrest

51
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3.535.10 Field Force Extrications

For field force extrications, it is the responsibility of the _____________ to request HSST to respond.

A

Incident Cammnader (IC)

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3.535.10 Field Force Extrications

The HSST _____________ will give tactical options for extrication of locked protester(s) to resolve the incident.

A

supervisor

53
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3.535.10 Field Force Extrications

Establish ________.

IC will:

A

Incident Command Structure (ICS).

54
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3.535.10 Field Force Extrications

Arrive at scene, determine if a ________________________ has occurred, and _____________ the need to have protesters immediately removed from the area.

IC will:

A

criminal offense
assess

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3.535.10 Field Force Extrications

Request the locked protesters to release themselves and disperse. If they refuse, issue the
_________________.

IC will:

A

dispersal order

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3.535.10 Field Force Extrications

Direct officers to create and maintain a ________________, ensuring inbound foot and vehicle traffic is ______________.

IC will:

A

buffer zone
diverted

57
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3.535.10 Field Force Extrications

Designate an ____________________ to take ________________ arrest and complete booking of protesters once released from their devices by HSST (consider notification to DSD if multiple arrests).

IC will:

A

arrest team
custodial

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Ensure all reports are completed and send copies to the _________________ who will submit the after action report.

Unit supervisors will:

A

HSST supervisor

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