Civil Disturbance Response Lesson Plan

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What is the primary function of a civil disturbance squad?

To provide security for field personnel in hostile areas

To patrol hostile areas

To respond to calls for service requiring multiple officers

To supplement existing department personnel staffing during an unusual occupancy (correct)

What type of situation may require a civil disturbance squad?

Planned demonstrations (correct)

Traffic stops

High-speed chases

Routine patrol operations

Why may a civil disturbance squad be needed in a large festival or community event?

To hand out festival pamphlets

To provide crowd control (correct)

To serve food

To give tours

What should the initial responding units do in a spontaneous civil disturbance?

Evaluate and contain the situation Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for a civil disturbance squad to strike a balance between restraint and officer safety?

To ensure officer safety Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in an order to disperse in a civil disturbance?

Identification of the police agency and authority for the order Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of training all members of a civil disturbance squad to act as a squad leader?

To ensure adaptability in chaotic situations Signup and view all the answers

Why may a civil disturbance squad be needed in a riot area?

To restore order and maintain public safety Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration in planning for a civil disturbance response?

The nature of the demonstration or event Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do if a crowd appears belligerent and large?

Back off and wait for backup Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a civil disturbance squad?

To maintain order and protect people and property Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of individuals in a riotous crowd?

They are more likely to hide behind the collective face of the crowd Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential mission that may require a civil disturbance squad?

Handling a civil rights protest Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor that police officers must consider when responding to a civil disturbance?

The numerical superiority of the crowd Signup and view all the answers

What is an important skill for police officers to demonstrate in a civil disturbance situation?

Tactical vehicle maneuvers Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of event that may lead to a civil disturbance?

A political rally Signup and view all the answers

What is an important action for initial responders to take during a civil disturbance?

To establish a perimeter and secure the area Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration for police officers when responding to a civil disturbance?

Minimizing property damage and threats to officer safety Signup and view all the answers

What should the initial responder do when arriving at the scene of a riot?

Take charge and assess the situation quickly Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the initial incident commander?

To maintain police presence and appear in control Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do when confronting a large crowd?

Get a feeling for the crowd's demeanor and remove intoxicated individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of anarchy according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of active disobedience?

Rosa Parks refusing to sit in the back of the bus Signup and view all the answers

What is the critical factor in handling major disturbance calls?

Ensuring adequate resources are available Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do when dealing with a large crowd that is becoming rowdy?

Close down the party or gathering Signup and view all the answers

Why should officers remove intoxicated individuals from a crowd?

To prevent problems from developing Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of containing a crowd?

To protect life and property Signup and view all the answers

What should officers avoid doing when handling a major disturbance call?

Taking independent actions Signup and view all the answers

What is a common scenario where law enforcement may be confronted with passive civil disobedience?

A picket line outside a business Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial to exercise care when making arrests during passive civil disobedience events?

To prevent media portrayal of a heavy-handed response Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration for law enforcement when making multiple arrests?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of emergency rescue procedures?

To extract a trapped officer or civilian Signup and view all the answers

Why is professional, tactical response crucial in emergency rescue situations?

To ensure a timely and successful rescue Signup and view all the answers

What can be an important factor in maintaining order during a crowd control situation?

Perception of authority and strength Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of having a plan in place for crowd control situations?

Reduced risk of injury Signup and view all the answers

What is a common scenario where law enforcement may be confronted with violent disorder?

A college party that turns violent Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for officers to be familiar with several formations for handling rowdy crowds?

To facilitate successful resolution Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of defense tactics instruction for multiple arrest situations?

Proper tactics for affecting multiple arrests Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a diagonal formation?

To divert a crowd in a specific direction Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of the riot baton over the standard baton?

It is longer and better suited for pushing and keeping combatants at a safer distance Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential use of a wedge formation?

To penetrate and divide a crowd Signup and view all the answers

What may be used as a tactical tool during a civil disturbance?

A vehicle Signup and view all the answers

How many officers are required to form a line formation?

At least 3 officers Signup and view all the answers

What type of training will recruits receive during the Defense Tactics block?

Crowd control and baton training Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential use of a stationary line formation?

To funnel people out of an area or to prevent them from entering an area Signup and view all the answers

Where will recruits have the opportunity to demonstrate tactical vehicle maneuvers?

At the airport during additional driver training Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to Civil Disturbance Response

The primary function of a civil disturbance squad is to supplement existing department personnel and provide rapid, organized, and disciplined response to unusual occupations.
Civil disturbance squads are specialized units that respond to incidents such as large demonstrations, festivals, and community events that may require multiple officers.

Potential Missions that Require a Civil Disturbance Squad

Conventional crowd control situations within defined sectors
Planned demonstrations
Patrol of hostile areas
Response to calls for service requiring multiple officers
Security for field personnel in hostile areas
Situations involving hostile crowds requiring chemical agents
High-profile patrol operations

Initial Responder Actions during a Civil Disturbance

Evaluate and contain the situation
Identify and remove instigators of the riot
Establish incident command and remain the incident commander until a higher-ranking officer takes over
Take charge, make an assessment, and assemble a force quickly
Attack the problem with offensive action to stop the riot
Maintain police presence and appear in control
Present a well-disciplined force
Assign heavy squads and cover teams
Use reasonable force as necessary
Make arrests as soon as possible
Protect life and prioritize citizen rescue
Begin containment as soon as actions commence at the objective

Levels of Civil Disorder

Anarchy: urban terrorism and violence, absence of government or lawlessness
Active disobedience: unlawful assembly, riotous behavior
Passive disobedience: unlawful assembly, non-violent behavior

Multiple Arrest Situations

Referring back to defense tactics maneuvers, officers can apply training to situations where multiple arrests are necessary
Consider the potential for additional personnel to process arrestees, space to detain and house, equipment to transport arrestees, etc.

Emergency Rescue Procedures

Exercise emergency rescue procedures to extract a fellow officer/deputy or civilian who is injured and in need of medical care
Professional, tactical response is key to a successful rescue

Squad Formations

Line formation: most common one used in response to large disturbances
Diagonal formation: used to remove a stationary crowd from a location
Wedge formation: designed to penetrate and divide a crowd

Tactical Vehicle Maneuvers

Vehicles can be used as a tactical tool during a civil disturbance
Officers must recognize and use resources at hand, including vehicles

Baton Tactics

The baton carried by officers may be the only baton accessible during a riot or civil disturbance
The riot baton is a longer baton better equipped for pushing and keeping combatants at a safer distance
Recruits will receive training on how to use the expandable baton in a crowd control situation

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary function of a civil disturbance squad?

What type of situation may require a civil disturbance squad?

Why may a civil disturbance squad be needed in a large festival or community event?

What should the initial responding units do in a spontaneous civil disturbance?

Why is it important for a civil disturbance squad to strike a balance between restraint and officer safety?

What should be included in an order to disperse in a civil disturbance?

What is the purpose of training all members of a civil disturbance squad to act as a squad leader?

Why may a civil disturbance squad be needed in a riot area?

What is a key consideration in planning for a civil disturbance response?

What should officers do if a crowd appears belligerent and large?

What is the primary function of a civil disturbance squad?

What is a common characteristic of individuals in a riotous crowd?

What is a potential mission that may require a civil disturbance squad?

What is a key factor that police officers must consider when responding to a civil disturbance?

What is an important skill for police officers to demonstrate in a civil disturbance situation?

What is a type of event that may lead to a civil disturbance?

What is an important action for initial responders to take during a civil disturbance?

What is a key consideration for police officers when responding to a civil disturbance?

What should the initial responder do when arriving at the scene of a riot?

What is the primary goal of the initial incident commander?

What should officers do when confronting a large crowd?

What is the definition of anarchy according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary?

What is an example of active disobedience?

What is the critical factor in handling major disturbance calls?

What should officers do when dealing with a large crowd that is becoming rowdy?

Why should officers remove intoxicated individuals from a crowd?

What is the primary goal of containing a crowd?

What should officers avoid doing when handling a major disturbance call?

What is a common scenario where law enforcement may be confronted with passive civil disobedience?

Why is it crucial to exercise care when making arrests during passive civil disobedience events?

What is a key consideration for law enforcement when making multiple arrests?

What is the primary goal of emergency rescue procedures?

Why is professional, tactical response crucial in emergency rescue situations?

What can be an important factor in maintaining order during a crowd control situation?

What is a key benefit of having a plan in place for crowd control situations?

What is a common scenario where law enforcement may be confronted with violent disorder?

Why is it important for officers to be familiar with several formations for handling rowdy crowds?

What is a key aspect of defense tactics instruction for multiple arrest situations?

What is the primary purpose of a diagonal formation?

What is a key advantage of the riot baton over the standard baton?

What is a potential use of a wedge formation?

What may be used as a tactical tool during a civil disturbance?

How many officers are required to form a line formation?

What type of training will recruits receive during the Defense Tactics block?

What is a potential use of a stationary line formation?

Where will recruits have the opportunity to demonstrate tactical vehicle maneuvers?

Study Notes

Introduction to Civil Disturbance Response

Potential Missions that Require a Civil Disturbance Squad

Initial Responder Actions during a Civil Disturbance

Levels of Civil Disorder

Multiple Arrest Situations

Emergency Rescue Procedures

Squad Formations

Tactical Vehicle Maneuvers

Baton Tactics

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