First Amendment Rights and DNC Demonstrations Quiz

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What is the purpose of the Police Department during demonstrations?

To protect individuals' First Amendment rights

To maintain order

To protect lives and property

All of the above (correct)

Under what circumstances can an assembly be declared unlawful?

When it disrupts traffic

When it involves large numbers of people

When it becomes violent (correct)

When it is organized by a political party

What may police officers use to disperse an unlawful assembly?

Non-lethal weapons

Verbal warnings

Negotiation

Reasonable force (correct)

What California Penal Code sections allow an assembly to be declared unlawful?

Sections 407 and 409 Signup and view all the answers

Who may be lawfully ordered to disperse during an unlawful assembly?

All persons present Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Department's Use of Force Policy?

To protect lives and property Signup and view all the answers

Where are the Department's policies concerning interaction with the news media described?

In all of the above Signup and view all the answers

What constitutional right guarantees the right to assemble for the purpose of demonstrating opinions?

First Amendment Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the mandates mentioned?

A binding settlement agreement Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Department's Emergency Operations Guide?

To provide guidance during emergencies Signup and view all the answers

According to the LAPD's policy, what is the primary obligation of the LAPD when accommodating the media?

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

Where does the LAPD designate a viewing area for the media during a public assembly event?

Outside of the anticipated impacted area Signup and view all the answers

What factors does the LAPD consider when selecting the media viewing area?

Public and officer safety, police tactics, and input from the news media Signup and view all the answers

Who makes the final decision on the location of the media viewing area?

The Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances will the LAPD incident commander relocate the media viewing area?

If the initial area no longer affords a reasonable view or becomes a tactical concern Signup and view all the answers

What will the LAPD do after declaring an unlawful assembly?

Designate a dispersal route for all persons present, including the media Signup and view all the answers

What is the LAPD's policy regarding reporters and photographers passing through skirmish lines during an unlawful assembly?

They will be allowed to pass through once Signup and view all the answers

How will the LAPD notify the media if an event is declared an unlawful assembly?

By issuing a Department news advisory using City News Service and the LAPD MRS' regular email delivery service Signup and view all the answers

When will the LAPD issue a news advisory regarding an unlawful assembly?

Prior to the issuance of a dispersal order Signup and view all the answers

What should media organizations do in the event of an unlawful assembly declaration?

Ensure that the information is disseminated to media field crews as quickly and efficiently as possible Signup and view all the answers