Preparing for and responding to mass demonstrations involve navigating the complexities of prioritizing the protection of First Amendment rights while balancing the safety of demonstration participants, the community, and officers.
Mass demonstration protocols often include de-escalation techniques, effective communication strategies, and collaborative efforts with community leaders and organizations.
Mass demonstration response considers public management and risk management, while continuously adapting strategies and tactics based on assessments of the physical space, particular community, and crowd dynamics.
Resources Related to Mass Demonstration Response
Research Brief | 2023
Police and Protests: The Inequity of Police Responses to Racial Justices Demonstrations
Guidebook/Tool, Report | 2022
21st Century Protest Response: Promoting Democracy and Advancing Community and Officer Safety
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