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Crowd management Flashcards

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What should officers wear if deployment is necessary?

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Officers shall wear badges or ‘Police’ tactical vests and nameplates.

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How should officers minimize contact with demonstrators?

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Officers should be positioned to minimize contact with the demonstration.

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What should officers do in response to comments from demonstrators?

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Officers should not engage in conversations or be prompted to act.

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What should officers maintain during crowd management?

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Officers should maintain a courteous and neutral demeanor.

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What should happen with persons within the area marked off by a police line?

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They should not be prevented from entering unless safety is jeopardized.

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When should crowd dispersal be considered?

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It should be considered when a demonstration becomes unruly.

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What shall the supervisor ensure before issuing dispersal orders?

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The necessary law enforcement equipment and employees are on hand.

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What should the warning consist of before dispersal actions?

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An announcement citing offenses, an order to disperse, and dispersal routes.

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What specific tactics can be ordered for crowd dispersal?

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Display of forceful presence, police lines, motorcycles, and vehicles.

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When can officers independently make arrests or employ force?

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Unless exigent circumstances justify immediate action, officers shall not independently make arrests or employ force without supervisory approval.

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What are the restrictions on the response to resistance during demonstrations, large-scale celebrations, and civil disturbances?

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Restrictions include trained and authorized officers carrying and deploying weapons, limitations on the use of canines, horses, motor vehicles, impact projectiles, CEWs, OC spray, and chemical munitions.

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Under what circumstances can Canine teams be deployed during demonstrations and civil disturbances?

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Canine teams may be deployed in appropriate circumstances related to bomb detection, pursuit of suspects in buildings, and related situations but shall not be deployed for crowd control.

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When can Mounted Unit horses be used during demonstrations or large-scale celebrations?

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Mounted Unit horses may be used to surround and control groups of nonviolent demonstrations or large-scale celebrations as appropriate.

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What are the restrictions on the use of Mounted Unit horses?

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Mounted Unit horses shall not be used against passively resistant demonstrators who are sitting or lying down. They shall not be used when the use of chemical agents is anticipated, in icy or snow conditions, or when similar lack of footing may jeopardize the animal, rider, or others.

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Who can deploy impact projectiles?

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Impact projectiles shall not be fired indiscriminately into crowds. Less-lethal munitions other than less-lethal shotgun munitions may be deployed only by ERU members with proper training.

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When can Less-lethal shotgun munitions be used during civil disturbances?

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Less-lethal shotgun munitions can generally be used during civil disturbances by trained employees with supervisor approval against specific individuals engaged in conduct that poses an immediate threat of death or serious injury or significant levels of property damage.

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Under what conditions should Conducted Electrical Weapons (CEWs) be used?

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CEWs shall be used only for purposes of restraint or arrest of actively resistant individuals when alternative less forceful means of control are not available or are unsuitable and only when the individual can be accurately targeted.

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How should OC spray be used?

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OC spray shall not be used indiscriminately against groups of people where bystanders would be unreasonably affected, or against passively resistant individuals. High-volume OC delivery systems are designed for groups of people engaged in unlawful acts or endangering public safety and security.

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Who can deploy chemical munitions defensively?

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Chemical munitions may be deployed defensively only by ERU members, and in accordance with their training to prevent injury when lesser force options are either not available or would likely be ineffective.

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What are the reporting and investigation requirements for Response to Resistance incidents?

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Response to Resistance Reporting and Investigation must be done in accordance with protocols and involve having a representative from the Public Integrity Unit assigned during civil disturbances or large-scale celebrations.

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What actions should be documented in the IC event log during an incident?

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Activities and actions taken during the incident.

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What is the importance of taking photographs and video recordings during an incident?

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To document event proceedings and any injuries sustained.

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What alternatives should be considered before ordering forced dispersal of a civil disturbance?

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Containment, dialogue, and assessing crowd leaders’ intentions.

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What should be communicated to participants before attempting crowd dispersal?

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That their assembly is a violation of the law and violence won’t be tolerated.

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What should the warnings before crowd dispersal orders include?

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Citing offenses, order to disperse, designated dispersal routes.

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What tactics can be used for crowd dispersal if warnings go unheeded?

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Display of forceful presence, crowd encirclement, arrests, chemical agents.

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What measures should be taken after bringing a disturbance under control?

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Account for employees, assess injuries, debrief employees, complete written reports.

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What is recommended regarding advance contact during demonstrations?

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Making contact with demonstration leaders for accurate resource allocation.

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What are some crowd control methods mentioned in the notes?

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Mounted units, bicycle units, crowd encirclement, multiple simultaneous arrests, use of crowd control chemical agents, law enforcement formation forcing crowd movement.

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What is required after the dispersion of a demonstration?

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Accounting for all employees, assessment and documentation of personal injuries, interviewing witnesses and suspects, debriefing officers, completing written reports with comprehensive documentation.

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What should be addressed in the action plan for large-scale celebrations?

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Command assignments, liaison with outside agencies, release of information to the news media, staging points for resources, traffic management, transportation of prisoners, adequate security for fire and EMS personnel.

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What is recommended if time permits before a large-scale celebration?

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Pre-deploy officers to make contact with residents, coordinate with government resources, post parking restrictions signs, and ensure residents comply.

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What should officers wear during crowd management at large-scale celebrations?

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Proper crowd management equipment, badges, ‘Police’ tactical vests, nameplates, or other visible identification.

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What should supervisors do during a large-scale celebration?

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Maintain close contact with assigned officers, ensure compliance with orders, monitor behavior and disposition, and be aware of any changes in crowd behavior or intent.

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What should be done before ordering crowd dispersal at a large-scale celebration?

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Determine if lesser alternatives may be effective, ensure necessary law enforcement equipment and employees are on hand, and have logistical needs in place for mass arrests.

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What should a warning consist of before crowd dispersal at a large-scale celebration?

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An announcement citing offenses, order to disperse, designated dispersal routes. Multiple audio or video-recorded warnings should be issued at reasonable intervals before taking action.

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What is the purpose of G.O. 2016-05 regarding crowd management and control?

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To establish guidelines for managing crowds and preserving peace during demonstrations.

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Define civil disturbance as per the Lexington Police Department.

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A gathering with a threat of violence, property destruction, or other unlawful acts.

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What is the policy of the Lexington Police Department towards crowd management?

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To prevent loss of life, injury, or property damage and protect First Amendment rights.

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Explain the circumstances under which policies can temporarily be suspended as per G.O. 2016-05.

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During emergencies or widespread violent unrest to prevent loss of life or major damage.

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What equipment is included in crowd management equipment according to the document?

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36” batons, protective helmets, face shields, forearm, shin pads, gas masks.

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What is the purpose of crowd control techniques according to the document?

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To address civil disturbances, including crowd containment, dispersal, and arrests.

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Define a demonstration based on the document.

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A lawful assembly primarily for First Amendment activity like protests, marches, etc.

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Describe the role of supervisor evaluation in crowd management procedure.

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Supervisory officers assess potential threats, determine response, and call Command Staff if needed.

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What are the general principles regarding the time, place, and manner of First Amendment activity?

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Reasonable restrictions may apply to maintain public safety and order.

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What should be considered when responding to resistance as per the document?

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Refer to GO series 1991-02 and follow guidelines provided.

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What is the role of the PIU representative during large-scale celebrations?

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To provide oversight and serve as a liaison for officers.

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How should response to resistance reports and complaints be handled during civil disturbances?

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Completed by the involved officer’s chain of command following current policy.

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What actions should be taken in the event of a serious injury or death involving an officer’s response to resistance?

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PIU shall conduct an inquiry according to current policy.

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What are the procedures to be observed during mass arrests?

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Conducted by designated arrest teams under a supervisor’s direction.

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How should prisoners be handled after initial booking in mass arrest situations?

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Prisoners should be held in a designated secure area awaiting transportation.

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What are the primary objectives of the incident commander (IC) during a civil disturbance?

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Protect persons and property, disperse disorderly crowds, and arrest law violators.

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What should officers be informed about during a civil disturbance?

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They shall be informed about what to expect and appropriate responses.

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In the case of a widely dispersed civil disturbance, what may the Chief of Police do?

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Multiple ICs may be assigned at the Chief’s discretion.

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When should officers avoid making mass arrests during a civil disturbance?

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Unless necessary, officers should avoid making mass arrests.

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What happens if the mayor proclaims a civil emergency exists?

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The department will abide by the proclamation and any orders issued by the mayor.

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What are some specific crowd dispersal tactics mentioned in the notes?

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Display of forceful presence, crowd encirclement, multiple simultaneous arrests, law enforcement formation.

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What are the measures to be taken during deactivation of large-scale celebrations?

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Employee accountability, assessment of personal injuries, interviewing witnesses and suspects, debriefing employees, completing written reports.

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What does the IC need to ensure after bringing a large-scale celebration under control?

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Accountability of all employees, assessment of personal injuries, interviewing witnesses and suspects, debriefing employees, completing written reports.

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What documentation needs to be completed after an incident according to the notes?

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Comprehensive documentation of incident basis, department’s response, statement of impact including costs of equipment, employees, and related items.

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What are the steps for the Patrol Duty Commander when responding to a disturbance at correctional facilities?

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  1. Respond to the scene and assess the situation. 2. Activate Emergency Response Unit if needed. 3. Provide perimeter security.
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What is required before department officers can enter the secure area of the Regional Juvenile Detention Center?

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Approval from the Patrol Duty Commander and the Detention Program Administrator or Juvenile Justice Branch Manager.

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What actions should the first officer take at a spontaneous civil disturbance scene?

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Observe from a safe distance, notify E911, request backup, try to disperse the crowd, identify agitators.

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What role does the first officer or supervisor take at a spontaneous civil disturbance scene?

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Act as Incident Commander (IC), deploy officers strategically, establish perimeter, evacuate uninvolved people, assess ongoingly.

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What responsibilities does the IC have outside the perimeter in a civil disturbance?

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Reroute traffic, control participant ingress/egress, prevent outside assistance, ensure fire/EMS security, support relief, media liaison.

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