Riot Gear News & Articles
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1 shot in Ore. amid nationwide anti-Trump protests
Portland police said one person was shot by a man who had gotten into a confrontation with a protester
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Videos: 3 officers injured, 30 arrested during Oakland Trump protest
The extent of the officers’ injuries is unknown
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Trump denounced in protests across US
Five people were shot and injured near Seattle, but police said the shootings and the protest were unrelated
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Videos: Thousands protest Trump win around US
The raw divisions exposed by the presidential race were on full display across America on Wednesday
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Cleveland police union strikes back after councilman critiques '300-pounder' cop
Councilman’s comment stemmed from PD’s demand for riot gear that properly fit officers
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Video: Man knocks out Brussels police chief during violent protest
Chief had been chasing people who had attacked police even though he was not wearing extensive protective gear
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'Recipe for disaster': Groups say GOP convention protest area could foster clashes
One organizer said Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson and Police Chief Calvin Williams will be to blame if anyone is hurt during the convention
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Police union questions why Pa. officers weren't in riot gear at Trump protests
The president said his officers were denied the protective gear
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In Minneapolis, distrust flares after officers cleared in fatal shooting
The question of whether Jamar Clark was handcuffed by the officers was central in the case
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5 steps of riot prep: How to do crowd control correctly
When the world is watching and crowds are at their worst, make sure your officers are at their best
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Video: Mo. police deploy crowd control tactics at Trump protest
At least four people were arrested and police used pepper spray on at least twice
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Cleveland seeks 2K riot-control suits for GOP convention
The city is slated to have thousands of police officers on hand for the convention
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Policing Matters Podcast: Are PERF's use of force recommendations misguided?
Doug and Jim also offer lessons from law enforcement’s handling of Super Bowl 50 that agencies can use when preparing for their own large scale event
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Sheriff's social media comments on fatal Ore. occupier shooting draw outrage
Critics said the comments 'only inflame an already tense situation and incite further violence'
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Ranchers who inspired Ore. occupation report to prison
Federal authorities made no immediate attempt to retake the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
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Baltimore police prepare for protests as 1st Freddie Gray trial comes to close
The city's preparations stem from the looting, violence and arson that followed Gray's death in April
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For police, shootings reinforce need for military-style gear
In the span of six days, police suddenly have a pair of poster cases for the use of military-style equipment
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1 after another, Chicago police videos made public
Authorities are debating whether a fourth video showing a 2013 fatal OIS of an unarmed man should be made public
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Chicago mayor: Officer-involved shooting brought city to 'inflection point'
Justice Department officials say they use patterns-and-practices probes to identify systemic failings
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Minneapolis protesters thanked for 'peaceful' withdrawal from precinct camp
Officials shut down the encampment because of safety risks and impact on emergency response times
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8 arrested as Minneapolis police tear down protest camp
Officers told about 50 chanting demonstrators camped outside the precinct to disperse and began removing tents
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Minn. police union calls out public employee union's support of protestors
The Minneapolis police union, which has defended the officers, has yet to release a statement of its own
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Protest over fatal Chicago police shooting ties up retail district
Hundreds of protesters chanted "16 shots! 16 shots!" and stopped traffic for blocks to express their anger
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Chicago awaits more protests over police shooting
In the city, protest groups are expected to stage more demonstrations in the days ahead
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2 arrested in Chicago protests after release of police shooting video
The protests came a few hours after Chicago police released the video of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald's 2014 death
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