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Violent protesters harass NYPD for teen shooting

A police officer suffered a gash in the face after he was hit by an object tossed from a building - Full Story

19 arrested after disturbance at Chicago mall

Most are charged with misdemeanor mob action; a 16-year-old is charged with battery of a mall security guard - Full Story

Crowd Control - Continuum

Do you know how to progressively respond to a crowd control situation? Mike Janin will teach you how in this segment.

Policing an unruly crowd: Is your PD prepared?

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

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

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Lasers as less-lethal weapons?

Most people won’t attack what they can’t see - Full Story

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Occupy LA stands out for cooperation

The 485-tent camp surrounding City Hall, has marched to a different beat in its drum circle after protesters, police and city officials established a dialog. (AP Photo)
A peaceful commune

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Crowd Control: Preventing a deadly human tsunami

It is critical to understand that anytime you are working an event where large groups of people are in attendance, there is a danger of a fatal crush. - Full Story

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The ‘Madison Method’ for crowd control

Rarely is there an opportunity for so many officers to look so good — or so bad — in front of the public as during a crowd-control event. - Full Story