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Crowd Control

Crowd Control

The Crowd Control topic focuses in on the difficult task of controlling large groups of people with a limited number of officers and resources. The articles and tips in this section focus on strategies that can help quell a riled up crowd and riot gear — helmets and shields — that will keep them safe in the process. Law enforcement must be prepared for the worst when a controversial verdict is read or a large sports team wins a championship and the celebration spills to the streets.
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NATO summit poses challenge for Chicago police

NATO summit poses challenge for Chicago police

In anticipation, the department sent officers to Alabama to train at a Department of Homeland Security facility - Full Story

News

University: Mediation, not police, for protests

The University of California is recommending administrators deploy mediators instead of police in future campus demonstrations - Full Story

Exclusives

Mayday, May Day! Preparing for Occupy 2.0

Mayday, May Day! Preparing for Occupy 2.0

The Occupy movement was relatively dormant though the winter, but now that spring has sprung, we can be assured that these events will be back — and possibly back with a vengeance. - Full Story

Columns

Mayday, May Day! Preparing for Occupy 2.0 Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne Editor in Chief - 10-43: All Units...

Mayday, May Day! Preparing for Occupy 2.0

The Occupy movement was relatively dormant though the winter, but now that spring has sprung, we can be assured that these events will be back — and possibly back with a vengeance - Full Story

Columns

Policing an unruly crowd: Is your PD prepared? Lt. Dan Marcou - SWAT Officer

Policing an unruly crowd: Is your PD prepared?

Happy rioting is just as devastating to a community as angry rioting - Full Story

Photos

Ky. cops prep for post-game mayhem

Ky. cops prep for post-game mayhem

Kentucky fans overturn a car as they celebrate Kentucky's 69-61 win over Louisville in an NCAA Final Four semifinal college basketball tournament game Saturday.
(AP Photo) Out in force on Monday

Photos

Occupy Oakland declare start of their 'spring offensive'

Occupy Oakland declare start of their 'spring offensive'

An Oakland (Calif.) public works employee removes signs from a light fixture after the Occupy encampment there was evicted from Frank Ogawa Plaza in November 2011. (AP Photo) An attempt to confuse police

Exclusives

Crowd control in 2012: Are you prepared to face the great noise?

Crowd control in 2012: Are you prepared to face the great noise?

American Law enforcement does not need a crystal ball to see what lies in store in 2012. There is a gathering storm of protest on the horizon. - Full Story

Videos

Reality Training: Crowd Control

In this video, Dave Smith stresses the importance of watching your defensive tactics techniques, particularly with a baton, in order to avoid negative coverage from the media.
Reality Training: Crowd Control



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Crowd Control Columnists

10-43: All Units... 10-43: All Units...
with Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne Editor in Chief
Policing with Honor Policing with Honor
with Randy Sutton