30 Questions
Which rank is generally assigned as a Squad Leader or assistant MFF Leader?
Sergeant
In the absence of a lieutenant, a sergeant may be an MFF Platoon Leader or Incident Commander.
True
What is a Squad Leader accountable for?
All of the above
What are some important expectations of supervisors and management during crowd management and control events?
Defining expectations to subordinates
What should leaders do to respond immediately to potential problems before they become out of control?
All of the above
According to the LAPD Emergency Operations Guide, what is the role of Mobile Field Force Leaders during crowd dispersal operations or general patrol?
Supervising the arrest of violators
According to the LAPD Emergency Operations Guide, what should officers on a skirmish line do with their batons?
Hold them in a long extended position
According to the LAPD Emergency Operations Guide, what should officers do in response to verbal abuse from crowds?
Not respond to the verbal abuse
According to the LAPD Emergency Operations Guide, what is one of the objectives of a Mobile Field Force platoon during perimeter duty?
Prevent unauthorized entry into the involved area
According to the LAPD Emergency Operations Guide, what is the role of a Captain, Commander, or Deputy Chief during a civil disorder or other emergency?
Assume the role of Incident Commander
During crowd management and crowd control events, what are the Department's expectations of its supervisors and managers?
All of the above
What is the role of a Platoon Leader in the Incident Command System?
To be the Incident Commander
What is the purpose of establishing an ICP and Staging Area at the 'Code Alpha' location?
To obtain an updated situation status report
What is the importance of squad integrity in controlling disorder during crowd management and crowd control events?
To prevent squads from acting independently
What is the role of a MFF Leader?
To command a MFF platoon
Who is responsible for implementing appropriate arrest tactics under the supervision of lieutenants and sergeants?
Incident Commander
What is the purpose of the perimeter mission?
To detour traffic around the involved area and prevent unauthorized entry
What should the Incident Commander evaluate before declaring an unlawful assembly?
The feasibility of isolating and arresting those responsible for the unlawful conduct
Which specialized Department assets can be used during crowd management and crowd control?
Metropolitan Division and Air Support Division
What should the outgoing Incident Commander do at the end of the operational period?
Brief the incoming Incident Commander
Which one of the following best describes the difference between crowd management and crowd control?
Crowd management strategies aim to prevent a lawful assembly from escalating to an unlawful assembly or riot, while crowd control methods are used when a group becomes an unlawful assembly.
What are the objectives of crowd management, in priority order?
Ensure protection of First Amendment Rights, establish contact with the crowd, minimize enforcement action, obtain voluntary compliance with police directives.
When should crowd control methods be used?
When dealing with unlawful assemblies.
What is the main purpose of crowd management strategies and tactics?
To ensure protection of First Amendment Rights.
What do crowd management strategies aim to achieve?
All of the above.
Which of the following is NOT a possible assignment for a Squad Leader during a crowd control incident?
General patrol
What is the minimum number of officers in an MFF squad during a crowd control incident?
2 sergeants and 10 officers
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a Squad Leader during a crowd dispersal operation?
Supervising officers assigned to render protection and security to other City agencies
What should officers do when attempting to disperse a disorderly crowd in a disciplined and controlled manner?
Use crowd control tactics first
What is the objective of a squad assigned to perimeter duty during a crowd control incident?
All of the above
Quiz: Crowd Management and Control Guidelines for Law Enforcement Test your knowledge on crowd management and control with this quiz based on Chapter 4 of the LAPD Emergency Operations Guide. Learn about strategies for handling verbal abuse, dealing with provocation from crowds, and proper baton positioning for officers on a skirmish line. Assess your understanding of guidelines for supervisors and arrest teams to ensure effective crowd management.
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