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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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News

Video released of Mass. baby shower brawl

Police recognized a bartender as heroic for her efforts to bring several children to safety - Full Story

News

Police review tactics amid 29 injured officers in Belfast riot

The trouble was prompted by Belfast City Council's decision to only fly the Union flag from the City Hall on designated days - Full Story

Videos

Police control crowd swarming housing office

When thousands of people showed up in an Ohio suburb to receieve one of the 200 housing applications available, residents had to call police to control the crowd.

Photos

NY protests cost city $1.9 million in police overtime

NY protests cost city $1.9 million in police overtime

The protest on Wall Street has entered its fourth week, and the cost of constant police surveillance will continue to rise at a time when Mayor Bloomberg has ordered budget cuts. (AP Image) Empty police academy?

In-depth News

Cop criticized for using pepper spray at NY protest

Cop criticized for using pepper spray at NY protest

A video shows an officer use pepper spray on a woman as police tried to control a crowd of demonstrators that had assembled in New York for an anti-Wall Street protest. - Full Story

Columns

The ‘Madison Method’ for crowd control Lt. Dan Marcou - Blue Knights

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

Columns

Justin Bieber walks after hitting Md. trooper with water balloon Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne Editor in Chief - 10-43: Be Advised...

Justin Bieber walks after hitting Md. trooper with water balloon

The 16-year-old entertainer is the one who's all wet after water balloon toss on Md. trooper - Full Story



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Crowd Control Columnists

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