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What is the primary goal of crowd intervention techniques?
Which of the following describes the purpose of crowd management?
What technique is used when individuals attempt to avoid an officer's control without causing harm?
Which of the following describes defensive tactics?
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What is the role of field force tactics in crowd control?
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What is hand control primarily used for?
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Which of the following refers to tools specifically designed for less lethal crowd control?
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What does the term 'impact tool' refer to in crowd control?
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What action does 'turtling' involve in defensive resistance?
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How does crowd intervention aim to deal with unlawful assemblies?
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Study Notes
Crowd Intervention
- Techniques that address individual unlawful behavior in crowds by controlling, dispersing, or arresting specific offenders.
- Aims to de-escalate crowd behavior, facilitating lawful public assemblies and free speech activities.
Crowd Management
- Strategies employed for overseeing lawful public assemblies before and during events.
- Involves coordination with event planners, permit monitoring, and reviewing past events.
- Includes area control, traffic management, and regulating crowd movement during the event.
- Emphasizes planning for future events based on past experiences.
Defensive Resistance
- Refers to physical actions taken to evade officer control, like fleeing or adopting a "turtling" posture to prevent access.
- Activities during crowd control may include using items like umbrellas and gas masks when a dispersal order has been given.
- Individuals equipped with such items are not categorized as resistive until their actions or behaviors warrant reasonable suspicion based on circumstances.
Defensive Tactics
- Techniques of physical force aimed at self-defense or controlling resistive situations.
Field Force Tactics
- Specific maneuvers used by squads of officers to manage or control crowds.
Hand Control
- Encompasses physical restraint methods such as gripping, wristlocks, and joint manipulation to manage resistance and ensure compliance.
Impact Tool
- Designated batons utilized for delivering strikes in self-defense or protecting others during crowd scenarios.
Less Lethal Weapons and Munitions
- Crowd control-approved tools such as the PepperBall® system and CEW/TASER that are designed to minimize the risk of serious injury or death compared to lethal weapons.
Mass Arrest Processing Teams
- Specialized teams of officers capable of being deployed independently to handle on-site arrest processing during crowd control incidents.
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Description
This quiz covers essential techniques for addressing individual unlawful behavior in crowd situations as well as strategies for managing lawful public assemblies. Participants will learn about de-escalation methods and the importance of maintaining order while allowing free speech. Test your knowledge on effective crowd intervention strategies.
