30 Questions
According to the LAPD Emergency Operations Guide, what is the purpose of Volume 5?
To provide guidelines for crowd management and crowd control
What is the contact number for the Los Angeles Police Department?
(213) 484-6750
Who is the Chief of Police mentioned in the text?
William J. Bratton
Which chapter of the LAPD Emergency Operations Guide provides information about the incident command system and national incident management system?
Chapter 3
What is the purpose of Chapter 7 of the LAPD Emergency Operations Guide?
To provide crowd control strategies and tactics
During a civil disorder, what is the primary objective of the Department?
Protect life
What is one of the objectives that must be addressed to accomplish the mission of restoring conditions to normal during a civil disorder?
Separate opposing factions
What is the purpose of a Tactical Alert during a civil disorder?
To arrest violators
What is the role of Metropolitan Division assets during a civil disorder?
Request other Department resources
What is the guideline for police officers during crowd management and control incidents?
To consider the safety of the public, their own safety, and the safety of fellow officers
According to the text, what is the primary objective of the Department when responding to the scene of a lawful assembly?
To preserve public order and protect constitutional rights
What is the command/management component of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) called?
Incident Command System (ICS)
What does Penal Code Section 835(a) state?
Any peace officer who has reasonable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed a public offense may use reasonable force to effect the arrest, to prevent escape or to overcome resistance.
What is the standard system used by Department personnel to effectively manage crowd management or crowd control incidents?
ICS/NIMS
What are the primary sections of the Incident Command System (ICS)?
Command, Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance & Administration
According to the guidelines, what should Squad Leaders ensure officers record during a crowd management or control incident?
All of the above
What is the minimum number of officers in an MFF squad?
2
What are the possible assignments for a squad during a crowd control incident?
Crowd control, less-lethal officers, arrest duty, general patrol
What is the importance of maintaining squad integrity during a crowd management or control incident?
All of the above
What should officers do if a crowd attempts to provoke them verbally during a crowd management or control incident?
Ignore the provocation
According to the LAPD Emergency Operations Guide, what is the mission statement of the Los Angeles Police Department?
To work in partnership with all the diverse residential and business communities of the City to enhance public safety and reduce the fear and incidence of crime.
According to the LAPD Emergency Operations Guide, what is the mission statement of Crowd Control and Crowd Management?
To ensure that the First Amendment rights of all who have gathered are protected and guaranteed by our personnel.
According to the LAPD Emergency Operations Guide, what is the responsibility of police officers in relation to public assemblies?
To ensure the protection of constitutional rights of the members of the public during public assemblies.
According to the LAPD Emergency Operations Guide, what is the difference between crowd management and crowd control?
Crowd management involves strategies and tactics to deal with lawful assemblies, while crowd control involves preventing escalation into an unlawful assembly or riot.
According to the LAPD Emergency Operations Guide, what may the government consider when imposing time, place, and manner limitations on the exercise of constitutional rights?
The declaration of a state of emergency.
According to the LAPD Emergency Operations Guide, which of the following is NOT a responsibility of officers assigned to an MFF squad?
Providing protection and security to other City Departments
What is the role of a Squad Leader in crowd management and crowd control events according to the LAPD Emergency Operations Guide?
All of the above
What is one of the expectations of supervisors and management during crowd management and crowd control events according to the LAPD Emergency Operations Guide?
Being a leader and communicating with personnel, event organizers, and monitors
What should officers do when designated as arresting officers during crowd management and crowd control events according to the LAPD Emergency Operations Guide?
Observe and record accurately the statements and actions of those arrested
What is the potential danger that officers should be tactically aware of during crowd management and crowd control events according to the LAPD Emergency Operations Guide?
Rooftops and high ground locations
This quiz tests your knowledge on the mission and objectives of crowd control during civil disorders. Learn about the priorities, such as protecting life and restoring order, as well as the steps involved in arresting violators and protecting vital facilities and property.
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