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What is the purpose of the Police Department during demonstrations?
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?
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?
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?
Where can the Department's policies concerning interaction with the news media be found?
What is the purpose of California Penal Code Sections 407 and 409?
What is the purpose of California Penal Code Sections 407 and 409?
What is the origin of the mandates mentioned?
What is the origin of the mandates mentioned?
What is the Department's obligation during demonstrations?
What is the Department's obligation during demonstrations?
Who may be lawfully ordered to disperse at an unlawful assembly?
Who may be lawfully ordered to disperse at an unlawful assembly?
What does the Department's Use of Force Policy apply to?
What does the Department's Use of Force Policy apply to?
Where can the Department's policies concerning demonstrations be found?
Where can the Department's policies concerning demonstrations be found?
According to the LAPD's policy, what is the department's primary obligation when accommodating media coverage of an event?
According to the LAPD's policy, what is the department's primary obligation when accommodating media coverage of an event?
What factors does the LAPD consider when selecting a viewing area for the media?
What factors does the LAPD consider when selecting a viewing area for the media?
Who has the final authority to select the location of the media viewing area?
Who has the final authority to select the location of the media viewing area?
Under what circumstances will the LAPD relocate the news media viewing area?
Under what circumstances will the LAPD relocate the news media viewing area?
How will the LAPD notify the media if an event is declared an unlawful assembly?
How will the LAPD notify the media if an event is declared an unlawful assembly?
What is the LAPD's policy regarding reporters and photographers passing through skirmish lines during an unlawful assembly?
What is the LAPD's policy regarding reporters and photographers passing through skirmish lines during an unlawful assembly?
What should media organizations do if an event is declared an unlawful assembly?
What should media organizations do if an event is declared an unlawful assembly?
What is the contact number for the LAPD Media Relations Section regarding questions about the news advisory?
What is the contact number for the LAPD Media Relations Section regarding questions about the news advisory?
What is the LAPD's stance on the assumption of risk by news reporters covering public events?
What is the LAPD's stance on the assumption of risk by news reporters covering public events?
What is the purpose of designating an information officer as part of the incident command system?
What is the purpose of designating an information officer as part of the incident command system?
