Civil Unrest/Disorder Checklist

Question 1

TACTICAL OBJECTIVES:

Answer 1

0 CONTAIN: Confine the disorder to the smallest area possible.

0 ISOLATE: Prevent the growth of the disorder. Cordon off the area. Deny access to those not involved.

0 DISPERSE: Allow avenue of escape. Make arrests if appropriate.

Question 2

IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATIONS:

Answer 2

0 Complete the 7 CRITICAL TASKS!!!!

0 Number and activities of participants (e.g. looting, burning, blocking traffic, passive demonstration, etc.).

0 Direction of movement.

0 Request Air Support.

0 Assemble responding personnel into squads and platoons (Mobile Field Force).

0 Passive Demonstrators - Don’t get involved until you have sufficient personnel.

0 Use standby time for scouting (gathering information and analyzing intelligence).

Question 3

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

Answer 3

0 Have Fire Department/EMS respond to staging area.

0 Utilize a tactical and command radio talk group.

0 Use a video camcorder.

0 Arrange for field booking and transportation of suspects.

Question 4

AFTER DISPERSAL:

Answer 4

0 Establish a highly visible Law Enforcement presence.