First Amendment Rights and Large Demonstrations
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What is the purpose of the Police Department during demonstrations?

  • To disperse the news media
  • To maintain order and protect lives and property (correct)
  • To declare an assembly unlawful
  • To protect individuals' First Amendment rights
  • What does the law provide regarding the use of force by police officers during an unlawful assembly?

  • Police officers may use reasonable force to disperse the assembly (correct)
  • Police officers may only use force to affect the arrest of violators
  • Police officers are required to use excessive force
  • Police officers are not allowed to use force
  • Where can the Department's policies concerning interaction with the news media be found?

  • The Department's Media Guide
  • The Department's Use of Force Policy
  • Volume One of the Department Manual (correct)
  • The Department's Emergency Operations Guide
  • According to the LAPD's policy, what is the primary obligation of the LAPD when accommodating the media during a public assembly?

    <p>To maintain public safety and order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors does the LAPD consider when designating a viewing area for the media during a public assembly?

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

    Who has the final authority to select the location of the news media viewing area during a public assembly?

    <p>The Incident Commander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action will the LAPD take if the initial news media viewing area becomes a tactical concern or no longer provides a reasonable view of the event?

    <p>Relocate the viewing area</p> Signup and view all the answers

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