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Civil Unrest Handout 1 - Protest Safety Flashcards

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Civil Unrest Handout 1 - Protest Safety

What rights does the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) recognize for individuals during First Amendment protected activities?

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The rights to assemble, speak, and petition the government.

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Civil Unrest Handout 1 - Protest Safety

What is the primary role of the LVMPD regarding First Amendment protected activities?

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To safeguard constitutionally protected rights.

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Civil Unrest Handout 1 - Protest Safety

Are weapons allowed during First Amendment protected activities according to LVMPD?

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Certain items are considered weapons and are prohibited.

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Civil Unrest Handout 1 - Protest Safety

List three items that are prohibited as weapons at events.

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  • Sticks
  • Chains
  • Bricks
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Civil Unrest Handout 1 - Protest Safety

What is the maximum thickness and width for wood or lumber to be permitted as a non-weapon?

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½” thick and 2” wide.

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Civil Unrest Handout 1 - Protest Safety

Baseball bats made of foam, paper, or plastic are ________ at events.

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allowed

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Civil Unrest Handout 1 - Protest Safety

What is the maximum allowable size for aerosol spray, mace, or pepper spray?

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0.5 ounce or less.

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Civil Unrest Handout 1 - Protest Safety

Fill in the blank: _______ made of metal, wood, or hard plastic are prohibited.

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Shields

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Civil Unrest Handout 1 - Protest Safety

List four types of projectile launchers that are prohibited.

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  • Wrist rocket/slingshot
  • Catapult
  • Stun guns
  • Pellet guns
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Civil Unrest Handout 1 - Protest Safety

What is the maximum blade length for knives to be allowed at events?

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Over 3” blade is prohibited.

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Civil Unrest Handout 1 - Protest Safety

What types of bottles are prohibited if they contain flammable, biohazard, or noxious matter?

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Bottles filled with any flammable, biohazard, or noxious matter with intent to throw or disperse.

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Civil Unrest Handout 1 - Protest Safety

What type of lighting devices are excluded from the list of prohibited items?

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Candles.

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Civil Unrest Handout 1 - Protest Safety

What traffic laws are applicable during a protest event?

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All traffic laws are still applicable during a protest event.

Participants must adhere to existing traffic regulations.

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Civil Unrest Handout 1 - Protest Safety

What must participants do regarding sidewalks during a protest?

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  • Participants must stay on the sidewalks
  • do not walk in the roadway
  • do not block private driveways.

This ensures pedestrian safety and compliance with traffic laws.

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Civil Unrest Handout 1 - Protest Safety

What must participants obey during a protest?

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Participants must obey all traffic control devices.

This includes stop signs, traffic lights, and other signals.

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Civil Unrest Handout 1 - Protest Safety

Can participants walk in front of vehicular traffic during a protest?

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No, participants must not attempt to walk in front of vehicular traffic or impede traffic.

This is critical for maintaining safety and order on the road.

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Civil Unrest Handout 1 - Protest Safety

What are examples of activities that can turn a protest illegal?

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  • Continued violations of traffic laws
  • damaging property
  • harming others
  • throwing rocks or bottles
  • obstructing access to a public building
  • interfering with peaceful conduct of activities.

These activities violate laws and can lead to legal consequences for participants.

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Civil Unrest Handout 1 - Protest Safety

Fill in the blank: An activity that turns a protest illegal includes _______.

Continued violations of traffic laws, example:

A

seizing an intersection to impede traffic.

This act disrupts normal traffic flow and can result in legal action.

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Civil Unrest Handout 1 - Protest Safety

Throwing rocks at persons or property during a protest is ____________.

A

illegal.

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Civil Unrest Handout 1 - Protest Safety

What can happen if protesters obstruct access to a public building?

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It can turn the protest illegal.

Such obstruction can hinder the normal operations of public services.

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Civil Unrest Handout 1 - Protest Safety

What does it mean to interfere with the peaceful conduct of activities at a public building?

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It means disrupting activities normally carried out in that space.

This interference can lead to legal consequences for the protesters.

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Civil Unrest Handout 1 - Protest Safety

When will a dispersal order be issued?

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A dispersal order will be issued only if illegal activity is occurring in the protest.

23
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Civil Unrest Handout 1 - Protest Safety

What factors are considered before declaring an assembly as unlawful?

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Factors include:
* Weapons
* Traffic violations
* Other illegal activities

24
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Civil Unrest Handout 1 - Protest Safety

Who is authorized to give a dispersal order?

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Only a uniformed officer may give a dispersal order.

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Civil Unrest Handout 1 - Protest Safety

How is the dispersal order communicated to the public?

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The order will be read in both English and Spanish at 10-minute intervals when possible.

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Civil Unrest Handout 1 - Protest Safety

Can a dispersal order be repeated?

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Yes, the dispersal order may be repeated depending on the acts being committed.

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Civil Unrest Handout 1 - Protest Safety

What may happen after the first warning of a dispersal order?

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Action may be taken after the first warning.

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Civil Unrest Handout 1 - Protest Safety

What happens once illegal activity occurs at a protest?

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A dispersal order is given

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Civil Unrest Handout 1 - Protest Safety

What must all persons in the immediate area do after a dispersal order is given?

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Leave the area

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Civil Unrest Handout 1 - Protest Safety

What is the consequence of failing to leave after a dispersal order?

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Misdemeanor offense

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Civil Unrest Handout 1 - Protest Safety

What could result from failing to comply with a dispersal order?

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Arrest or citation

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