First Amendment Rights Quiz

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When can an assembly be declared unlawful?

When it disrupts traffic

When it is organized by a political party

When it exceeds a certain number of people

When it becomes violent (correct)

What is the purpose of the Police Department during demonstrations?

To arrest violators

To maintain order and protect lives and property (correct)

To disperse the assembly

To protect individuals' First Amendment rights

What law allows the police officers to disperse an unlawful assembly?

California Penal Code Sections 407 and 409 (correct)

First Amendment to the United States Constitution

Department's Use of Force Policy

Department's Emergency Operations Guide

What can police officers use to disperse an unlawful assembly?

Reasonable force Signup and view all the answers

Where can the Department's policies concerning interaction with the news media be found?

Department Manual Signup and view all the answers

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

To maintain order and protect lives and property Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Department's Media Guide?

To provide guidelines for interaction with the news media Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide guidelines for emergency situations 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 obligation of the Police Department during demonstrations?

To protect individuals' First Amendment rights Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 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 has the final authority in selecting 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 designate for all persons, including the media, after declaring an unlawful assembly?

A dispersal route Signup and view all the answers

How many times will reporters and photographers be allowed to pass through skirmish lines during an event?

One time 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 email Signup and view all the answers

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

Disseminate the vital information to media field crews quickly and efficiently Signup and view all the answers

Who should media organizations contact for any questions regarding the LAPD's news advisory?

LAPD Media Relations Section at 213-486-5910 Signup and view all the answers