46 Questions
What is the primary function of a civil disturbance squad?
To supplement existing department personnel staffing during an unusual occupancy
What type of situation may require a civil disturbance squad?
Planned demonstrations
Why may a civil disturbance squad be needed in a large festival or community event?
To provide crowd control
What should the initial responding units do in a spontaneous civil disturbance?
Evaluate and contain the situation
Why is it important for a civil disturbance squad to strike a balance between restraint and officer safety?
To ensure officer safety
What should be included in an order to disperse in a civil disturbance?
Identification of the police agency and authority for the order
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
Why may a civil disturbance squad be needed in a riot area?
To restore order and maintain public safety
What is a key consideration in planning for a civil disturbance response?
The nature of the demonstration or event
What should officers do if a crowd appears belligerent and large?
Back off and wait for backup
What is the primary function of a civil disturbance squad?
To maintain order and protect people and property
What is a common characteristic of individuals in a riotous crowd?
They are more likely to hide behind the collective face of the crowd
What is a potential mission that may require a civil disturbance squad?
Handling a civil rights protest
What is a key factor that police officers must consider when responding to a civil disturbance?
The numerical superiority of the crowd
What is an important skill for police officers to demonstrate in a civil disturbance situation?
Tactical vehicle maneuvers
What is a type of event that may lead to a civil disturbance?
A political rally
What is an important action for initial responders to take during a civil disturbance?
To establish a perimeter and secure the area
What is a key consideration for police officers when responding to a civil disturbance?
Minimizing property damage and threats to officer safety
What should the initial responder do when arriving at the scene of a riot?
Take charge and assess the situation quickly
What is the primary goal of the initial incident commander?
To maintain police presence and appear in control
What should officers do when confronting a large crowd?
Get a feeling for the crowd's demeanor and remove intoxicated individuals
What is the definition of anarchy according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary?
All of the above
What is an example of active disobedience?
Rosa Parks refusing to sit in the back of the bus
What is the critical factor in handling major disturbance calls?
Ensuring adequate resources are available
What should officers do when dealing with a large crowd that is becoming rowdy?
Close down the party or gathering
Why should officers remove intoxicated individuals from a crowd?
To prevent problems from developing
What is the primary goal of containing a crowd?
To protect life and property
What should officers avoid doing when handling a major disturbance call?
Taking independent actions
What is a common scenario where law enforcement may be confronted with passive civil disobedience?
A picket line outside a business
Why is it crucial to exercise care when making arrests during passive civil disobedience events?
To prevent media portrayal of a heavy-handed response
What is a key consideration for law enforcement when making multiple arrests?
All of the above
What is the primary goal of emergency rescue procedures?
To extract a trapped officer or civilian
Why is professional, tactical response crucial in emergency rescue situations?
To ensure a timely and successful rescue
What can be an important factor in maintaining order during a crowd control situation?
Perception of authority and strength
What is a key benefit of having a plan in place for crowd control situations?
Reduced risk of injury
What is a common scenario where law enforcement may be confronted with violent disorder?
A college party that turns violent
Why is it important for officers to be familiar with several formations for handling rowdy crowds?
To facilitate successful resolution
What is a key aspect of defense tactics instruction for multiple arrest situations?
Proper tactics for affecting multiple arrests
What is the primary purpose of a diagonal formation?
To divert a crowd in a specific direction
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
What is a potential use of a wedge formation?
To penetrate and divide a crowd
What may be used as a tactical tool during a civil disturbance?
A vehicle
How many officers are required to form a line formation?
At least 3 officers
What type of training will recruits receive during the Defense Tactics block?
Crowd control and baton training
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
Where will recruits have the opportunity to demonstrate tactical vehicle maneuvers?
At the airport during additional driver training
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
Learn about basic tactics for mob and riot control, including approach, dispersal, and safety considerations in street and corrections environments.
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