Crowd Management and Control

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an Incident Management Team (IMT)?

Experienced leaders

Self actualized and willing to develop themselves into a cohesive team

Specialized command expertise

Limited to rank or position within the organization (correct)

What is the purpose of an Incident Management Team (IMT)?

To address only natural disasters

To address criminal terrorist incidents

To address only special events

To address all-hazards incidents (correct)

What is the criteria for deploying an Incident Management Team (IMT)?

To any incident that requires significant resources and coordination (correct)

At the discretion of the IMT Leader

To any incident that requires coordination amongst City entities

At the direction of the Chief of Police, or his designee

Who assumes the role of Incident Commander in an IMT?

The IMT Leader Signup and view all the answers

According to the LAPD Emergency Operations Guide, who is responsible for providing monthly team availability and deployment information to RACR Division?

IMT Leader Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for coordinating with representatives from cooperating and assisting agencies, and other stakeholders?

Liaison Officer Signup and view all the answers

Which section chief is responsible for development of the Incident Action Plan (IAP) and coordination of operational information related to the incident?

Planning Section Chief Signup and view all the answers

According to the LAPD Emergency Operations Guide, when can an assembly be declared unlawful?

Whenever two or more persons assemble together to do a lawful act in a tumultuous manner Signup and view all the answers

What is considered an unlawful assembly?

An assembly with reasonable cause to believe its purpose is unlawful Signup and view all the answers

What is required for an assembly to be considered unlawful?

The assembly must pose a clear and present danger of imminent violence Signup and view all the answers

Who may remain present at a place of riot, route, or unlawful assembly after being warned to disperse without being guilty of a misdemeanor?

Both public officers and those present to assist them Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using motorcycles, bicycles, and motor vehicles during a crowd event?

To provide visible deterrence Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Incident Commander in relation to First Amendment Rights?

To ensure that all appropriate resources are requested and utilized to properly police the incident Signup and view all the answers

What should supervisors or senior officers do in relation to crowds?

Attempt to make contact with identified formal or informal leaders of a crowd Signup and view all the answers

What resources are available to an Incident Commander during crowd management and control incidents?

Both city resources and personnel from the Department’s Community Relations Section Signup and view all the answers

When can an otherwise lawful assembly be declared unlawful?

When individuals or groups exhibit unlawful conduct Signup and view all the answers

According to the LAPD Emergency Operations Guide, when should less-lethal weapons be used in a crowd control situation?

On aggressive and/or combative suspects Signup and view all the answers

What actions by a suspect justify the use of less-lethal weapons according to the LAPD guidelines?

Ongoing destruction of property Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances should batons be used against members of a crowd attempting to disperse?

When individuals are behaving violently Signup and view all the answers

What factors should be considered when issuing a dispersal order according to the LAPD guidelines?

Providing a clear and safe route to disperse Signup and view all the answers

According to the LAPD's crowd management training, what should be included as part of the order to disperse when the crowd does not understand English?

A warning about potential police action Signup and view all the answers

Where can LAPD's policy regarding crowd control be found?

Emergency Operations Guide, Volume 5, Chapter 7 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of including a subject on the impact of shows of force in the LAPD's crowd management training?

To understand the psychological effects of shows of force on crowd behavior Signup and view all the answers

When should the order to disperse be given in both English and the other language(s)?

When it is feasible Signup and view all the answers

By when should all LAPD directives and orders related to crowd control be included in the Emergency Operations Guide?

July 1, 2009 Signup and view all the answers

What opportunity should the plaintiffs be given regarding the revisions of the LAPD's crowd control policy?

To provide input and comment Signup and view all the answers

Why should officers give warning to the leaders or spokespersons of a crowd activity?

To avoid any potential unlawful conduct Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of "reading the crowd" according to the text?

To understand the purpose and motives of the group Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for officers when dealing with a peaceful crowd?

Remain focused on the event itself Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of gathering intelligence in crowd management?

To identify successful and unsuccessful tactics and strategies Signup and view all the answers