Civil Disturbances and Mass Demonstrations

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What is the goal of the Boca Raton Police Department regarding mass demonstrations?

To preserve the peace while protecting the rights of demonstrators to assemble peacefully and exercise free speech (correct)

To use force to disperse any mass demonstrations

To enforce strict curfews during mass demonstrations

To prevent any form of mass demonstrations from taking place

What are chemical agents designed to do?

Facilitate peaceful communication between police officers and demonstrators

Provide medical assistance to demonstrators

Cause temporary pain and irritation to eyes, skin, and the respiratory system (correct)

Cause permanent harm to individuals

What are less-lethal munitions designed to do?

Disperse mass demonstrations peacefully

Cause severe injuries to individuals

Facilitate peaceful negotiations between law enforcement and demonstrators

Temporary incapacitate or cause temporary discomfort to a person without penetrating the person's body (correct)

Why is constant, clear, and immediate communication essential in crowd management?

To ensure unity of action among police officers and an understanding between police officials and crowd leaders Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of chemical munitions?

To dispense chemical agents that can be hand-thrown or launched from a less-lethal launcher Signup and view all the answers

What does the Department's situation maps indicate?

Streets, waterways, residences, and buildings Signup and view all the answers

Where should command posts be located during labor disputes?

On or within the facilities of the parties involved Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for declaring a labor dispute to be illegal?

A duly constituted court of law Signup and view all the answers

What will not be tolerated during labor disputes?

Acts that lead to disorder Signup and view all the answers

What should LEOs enforce in regards to demonstrators?

City's administrative policy on personal property Signup and view all the answers

What information must the incident commander inform representatives of the parties involved during labor disputes?

Their rights and responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

What does the Department's situation maps allow to be plotted?

Operational commitments during unusual occurrences Signup and view all the answers

Who has the right to conduct orderly picketing during labor disputes?

Employees from both striking and non-striking groups Signup and view all the answers

What will not be protected during labor disputes?

Acts that lead to disorder Signup and view all the answers

What should the incident commander do if, after a reasonable amount of time following the final warning, the crowd continues to refuse to disperse?

Direct that the violators be arrested Signup and view all the answers

What must be done before the use of chemical agents?

Avenues of escape must be available to the crowd Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using chemical agents according to the text?

To protect lives and property Signup and view all the answers

What should individuals in police custody who have been affected by chemical agents do, according to the text?

Wash and flush the affected areas with cold water Signup and view all the answers

In what situations is it permissible for LEOs to use the ASP as an offensive weapon?

As a show of force or to contain/disperse a crowd Signup and view all the answers

What must occur before LEOs utilize less-lethal munitions?

The chief of police or his/her designee must approve their use Signup and view all the answers

What type of impact does smoke (HC) have when used against crowds, according to the text?

It has a psychological impact and causes individuals to lose contact with one another Signup and view all the answers

What should an arrested person do if they are seated and agree to walk?

Allow the arresting LEO to lead them from the crowd to the transport vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What should LEOs do if burning symptoms persist beyond 45 minutes in an individual affected by chemical agents?

Immediately transport the individual to a hospital emergency room for examination and treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited without permission of a supervisor and in accordance with specific guidelines?

The use of canines for crowd management purposes Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the incident commander establishing communications with demonstration leaders?

To obtain firsthand knowledge of crowd mood and facilitate open dialog Signup and view all the answers

What should supervisors constantly observe and speak with law enforcement officers (LEOs) to ensure?

That LEOs are complying with the orders of the LEO in charge Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended attitude for law enforcement officers (LEOs) to display during a demonstration?

Neutrality and courteousness Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of establishing a police line during civil disorder?

To prevent any persons from entering the area to conduct discussions or negotiations Signup and view all the answers

When does the incident commander issue a verbal ultimatum to disperse and leave the area?

When there is a need for a non-threatening police response due to rising crowd intensity level Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended tactic for law enforcement officers (LEOs) in normal circumstances involving civil disorder?

To use the minimum show of force necessary to control the specific situation Signup and view all the answers

What personnel will be drawn first to cover the disorder according to the text?

First, on-duty LEOs Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of establishing a police line during civil disorder?

To indicate readiness to react forcefully and impede continuous forward movement of an unruly crowd Signup and view all the answers

What should law enforcement officers (LEOs) do when verbal harassment is directed against them on a police line?

Break ranks to make an arrest or engage in a verbal confrontation with the harassers Signup and view all the answers

If burning symptoms persist beyond _______ minutes, the LEO will be required to transport the individual to a hospital emergency room for examination and treatment.

45 Signup and view all the answers