20 Questions
When can an assembly be declared unlawful?
When it becomes violent
What is the purpose of the Police Department during demonstrations?
To maintain order and protect lives and property
What law allows the police officers to disperse an unlawful assembly?
California Penal Code Sections 407 and 409
What can police officers use to disperse an unlawful assembly?
Reasonable force
Where can the Department's policies concerning interaction with the news media be found?
Department Manual
What is the purpose of the Department's Use of Force Policy?
To maintain order and protect lives and property
What is the purpose of the Department's Media Guide?
To provide guidelines for interaction with the news media
What is the purpose of the Department's Emergency Operations Guide?
To provide guidelines for emergency situations
What is the origin of the mandates mentioned?
A binding settlement agreement
What is the obligation of the Police Department during demonstrations?
To protect individuals' First Amendment rights
According to the LAPD's policy, what is the primary obligation of the LAPD when accommodating media coverage of events?
To maintain public safety and order
When developing an operations plan for a public assembly, what does the LAPD aim to do in regards to the media?
Designate an area for media assembly outside the impacted area
What factors does the LAPD consider when selecting the media viewing area?
Public and officer safety, police tactics, and input from the news media
Who has the final authority in selecting the location of the media viewing area?
The Incident Commander
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
What will the LAPD designate for all persons, including the media, after declaring an unlawful assembly?
A dispersal route
How many times will reporters and photographers be allowed to pass through skirmish lines during an event?
One time
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 email
What should media organizations do in the event of an unlawful assembly declaration?
Disseminate the vital information to media field crews quickly and efficiently
Who should media organizations contact for any questions regarding the LAPD's news advisory?
LAPD Media Relations Section at 213-486-5910
First Amendment Rights Quiz: Test your knowledge on the rights of assembly and free speech in the context of large-scale demonstrations, focusing on the 2000 Democratic National Convention and the binding settlement agreement in the AL CRESPO vs. City of Los Angeles federal case.
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