Al Crespo vs City of LA

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What is the purpose of the Police Department during demonstrations?

To declare an assembly unlawful

To maintain order and protect lives and property (correct)

To protect individuals' First Amendment rights

To use reasonable force to disperse an assembly

What can be the outcome if a demonstration becomes unlawful?

The assembly may be declared unlawful and all persons present may be ordered to disperse (correct)

The Police Department will protect individuals' First Amendment rights

The news media will be allowed to cover the demonstration

The Police Department will use reasonable force to disperse the assembly

What law allows police officers to use reasonable force to disperse an unlawful assembly?

Department's Use of Force Policy

California Penal Code Section 407

California Penal Code Section 409 (correct)

First Amendment to the United States Constitution

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

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of California Penal Code Sections 407 and 409?

To provide guidelines for police officers to disperse an unlawful assembly Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the mandates mentioned?

Settlement agreement arising from the 2000 Democratic National Convention Signup and view all the answers

What is the Department's obligation during demonstrations?

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

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

All persons present, including members of the news media Signup and view all the answers

What does the Department's Use of Force Policy apply to?

Actions to disperse an unlawful assembly Signup and view all the answers

Where can the Department's policies concerning demonstrations be found?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Public and officer safety, police tactics, input from the media, and preventing the area from becoming part of the impacted area Signup and view all the answers

Who has the final authority to select the location of the media viewing area?

The Incident Commander in charge of the incident Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances will the LAPD relocate the news media viewing area?

If the initial area no longer provides a reasonable view or becomes a tactical concern 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

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

They will not be allowed to pass through multiple times for officer safety reasons Signup and view all the answers

What should media organizations do if an event is declared an unlawful assembly?

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

What is the contact number for the LAPD Media Relations Section regarding questions about the news advisory?

213-486-5910 Signup and view all the answers

What is the LAPD's stance on the assumption of risk by news reporters covering public events?

The decision to assume risk remains with the individual news reporter, as long as it doesn't waive any legal rights Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of designating an information officer as part of the incident command system?

To facilitate interaction with the media Signup and view all the answers