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- A 2022 paper by the Washington-based Police Executive Research Forum that analyzed the 2020 law enforcement response recommended avoiding mass arrests whenever possible and called for limiting use of so-called "less-lethal" munitions such as tear gas and rubber bullets.
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May 10, 2024 · A 2022 paper by the Washington-based Police Executive Research Forum that analyzed the 2020 law enforcement response recommended avoiding mass arrests whenever possible and called for...
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“Rethink the role of community representatives before and during protests.” “1A.Engage your community in discussions about all aspects of the police response to demonstrations, including key issues such as use of force, less-lethal force options, and how police make decisions in complex situations.” “1B.Invite community members to observe and parti...
“Ensure that internal communications can flow promptly and clearly, up and down the policing chain of command.” “2A. Begin by highlighting that police should see their role as facilitating First Amendment rights, while ensuring public safety.” “2B.Provide officers with clear guidelines for acceptable and unacceptable responses to protest behavior.”...
“Train officers and supervisors adequately.” “3A.Provide commanders with the necessary knowledge to coordinate a proportionate, effective police response to mass demonstrations.” “3B.Train officers in crowd management strategies that facilitate peaceful protest.” “3C.Train officers on how to handle demonstrations where violent offenders are intermi...
“Re-engineering the guidelines for use of less-lethal weapons.” “4A.Establish clear guidelines for when various types of less-lethal force are warranted or are prohibited, with details about their capabilities and limitations.” “4B.The National Institute of Justice, the research arm of the U.S. Department of Justice, and academic experts should ass...
“Warn demonstrators before deploying any less-lethal force, and provide clear instructions for the demonstrators’ response.” “5A.Establish clear scripts ahead of time.” “5B.Try to ensure that all warnings are audible to all demonstrators.” “5C.Give demonstrators clear, reasonable instructions, and provide adequate time to react.” “5D. Play warnings...
“Minimize the use of mass arrests.” “6A. Avoid the use of mass arrests whenever possible.” “6B.Plan adequately for mass arrests in case they become unavoidable.”
“Prepare and activate mutual aid agreements.” “7A.Ensure that mutual aid agreements are specific and clear.” “7B.Have ongoing discussions with mutual aid agencies about response protocols.” “7C.Conduct tabletop exercises or other training with mutual aid partners.”
“Prioritize officer safety, health, and wellness.” “8A.Don’t neglect the basics, such as providing officers with access to food and water.” “8B.Issue adequate personal protection equipment.” “8C. Keep riot gear out of sight.” “8D.Plan for adequate rest time and incorporate mental health considerations into risk assessments before mass demonstration...
“Ensure ongoing, robust review of policing practices.” “9A.Debrief notable events at the end of shifts.” “9B.Conduct timely internal reviews of body-worn camera footage, use-of force reports, and other materials to understand what went well and what can be improved.” “9C.Invite community representatives to discuss their perspectives with police lea...
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Police departments should provide concrete guid-ance about appropriate and inappropriate tactical responses to diferent types of behavior by demon-strators. This guidance should not be entirely tech-nical; rather, it should always keep a focus on the larger picture of maintaining a successful, peaceful demonstration.
May 15, 2017 · To advance a twenty-first century police force, Congress can allocate $40 billion over five years to recruit new officers and train them in modern policing tactics focused on crime prevention, as well as techniques to reduce unnecessary arrests, uses of force, and incarceration.
