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What is the primary purpose of the Omaha Police Department's Civil Disturbance Plan (CDP) policy?
What is the primary purpose of the Omaha Police Department's Civil Disturbance Plan (CDP) policy?
- To ensure the OPD is prepared to respond effectively and restore peace and order during civil disturbances. (correct)
- To deny permits for demonstrations that may provoke retaliation from other groups.
- To provide legal protection for the OPD's use of force during civil disturbances.
- To outline the specific actions the OPD must take during a civil disturbance.
According to the passage, what is the legal status of peaceful demonstrations in the United States?
According to the passage, what is the legal status of peaceful demonstrations in the United States?
- Peaceful demonstrations are legally protected, but the city can impose restrictions on the time, place, and manner of the protest.
- Peaceful demonstrations are legally prohibited, as they can lead to civil disturbances.
- Peaceful demonstrations are legally protected, but the city can deny permits based on fear of retaliation.
- Peaceful demonstrations are legally protected as a form of free speech under the First Amendment. (correct)
What is the main reason the passage cites for the city not being able to legally deny a permit to a group based on fear of retaliation?
What is the main reason the passage cites for the city not being able to legally deny a permit to a group based on fear of retaliation?
- Denying a permit based on fear of retaliation would be a violation of the demonstrating group's constitutional rights. (correct)
- The courts have consistently ruled in favor of the demonstrating citizens.
- The city cannot predict or control the actions of other groups that may be provoked by the views of the demonstrating group.
- The First Amendment provides broad protections for the expression of speech.
What type of criminal acts does the passage state are not protected by the First Amendment?
What type of criminal acts does the passage state are not protected by the First Amendment?
What is the purpose of the procedures outlined in the Civil Disturbance Plan (CDP) policy?
What is the purpose of the procedures outlined in the Civil Disturbance Plan (CDP) policy?
What type of resistance does the passage state is commonly used in demonstrations?
What type of resistance does the passage state is commonly used in demonstrations?
What should the Incident Commander (IC) attempt when dealing with a crowd?
What should the Incident Commander (IC) attempt when dealing with a crowd?
If arrests are warranted, what procedure should the IC follow?
If arrests are warranted, what procedure should the IC follow?
Which of the following factors should the IC consider when making arrest decisions?
Which of the following factors should the IC consider when making arrest decisions?
What should the IC issue orders regarding when making arrests?
What should the IC issue orders regarding when making arrests?
What should the IC attempt to confirm prior to making arrests?
What should the IC attempt to confirm prior to making arrests?
Which individuals should arrests be focused on?
Which individuals should arrests be focused on?
What should officers be cautioned against regarding arrests?
What should officers be cautioned against regarding arrests?
When should the IC notify the Divisional Command Duty Captain (DCDC)?
When should the IC notify the Divisional Command Duty Captain (DCDC)?
What should the IC request regarding the Public Information Officer (PIO)?
What should the IC request regarding the Public Information Officer (PIO)?
What should officers follow when releasing information if the PIO is unavailable?
What should officers follow when releasing information if the PIO is unavailable?
In handling crowd-involved incidents, what is the main role of the designated command officer?
In handling crowd-involved incidents, what is the main role of the designated command officer?
When criminal activity is occurring within a crowd, what type of action should officers take?
When criminal activity is occurring within a crowd, what type of action should officers take?
What technology should be used to amplify announcements at small protests?
What technology should be used to amplify announcements at small protests?
In the event of an unlawful assembly, what is the main directive given to those assembled?
In the event of an unlawful assembly, what is the main directive given to those assembled?
What action should be taken if protesters unexpectedly begin marching in the street?
What action should be taken if protesters unexpectedly begin marching in the street?
What is the purpose of recording all announcements via Body Worn Cameras (BWC) and/or Mobile Vehicle Recorders (MVR)?
What is the purpose of recording all announcements via Body Worn Cameras (BWC) and/or Mobile Vehicle Recorders (MVR)?
What action should be taken if persons are loitering in the area following an unlawful assembly announcement?
What action should be taken if persons are loitering in the area following an unlawful assembly announcement?
What is the specific guidance given to protesters who are obstructing traffic by marching in the street?
What is the specific guidance given to protesters who are obstructing traffic by marching in the street?
"The Public Information Office (PIO) should repeat all announcements via Twitter and AlertSense." What does this indicate about communication?
"The Public Information Office (PIO) should repeat all announcements via Twitter and AlertSense." What does this indicate about communication?
"IC will evaluate arrest issues and make arrest decisions." What role does IC play in handling crowd-involved incidents?
"IC will evaluate arrest issues and make arrest decisions." What role does IC play in handling crowd-involved incidents?
What is the primary purpose of the Mobile Field Force concept and area perimeters, as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of the Mobile Field Force concept and area perimeters, as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary responsibility of officers during a peaceful demonstration or civil disturbance?
What is the primary responsibility of officers during a peaceful demonstration or civil disturbance?
What is the main reason why the police should avoid strict enforcement of laws during a civil disturbance, according to the text?
What is the main reason why the police should avoid strict enforcement of laws during a civil disturbance, according to the text?
What is the main reason why the police should avoid taking sides or showing support for the demonstrators during a protest or civil disturbance?
What is the main reason why the police should avoid taking sides or showing support for the demonstrators during a protest or civil disturbance?
What is the main purpose of the warnings given to demonstrators to clear an area?
What is the main purpose of the warnings given to demonstrators to clear an area?
What is the primary difference between a demonstration or protest and a civil disturbance, as defined in the text?
What is the primary difference between a demonstration or protest and a civil disturbance, as defined in the text?
What is the primary reason why an opposing vocal group may be present at a demonstration?
What is the primary reason why an opposing vocal group may be present at a demonstration?
What is the primary purpose of the video recordings mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of the video recordings mentioned in the text?
What is the main factor that can contribute to the escalation of violence during a civil disturbance?
What is the main factor that can contribute to the escalation of violence during a civil disturbance?
What is the primary purpose of the Incident Command (IC) system mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of the Incident Command (IC) system mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of establishing a neutral zone between demonstrating groups with opposing beliefs?
What is the primary purpose of establishing a neutral zone between demonstrating groups with opposing beliefs?
What is a key benefit of having advance notice of a civil demonstration or protest?
What is a key benefit of having advance notice of a civil demonstration or protest?
What is the primary purpose of an Incident Commander (IC) researching a civil demonstration or protest in advance?
What is the primary purpose of an Incident Commander (IC) researching a civil demonstration or protest in advance?
Which of the following is NOT a reason the respective City of Omaha departments that issue permits may relay information to the Omaha Police Department (OPD)?
Which of the following is NOT a reason the respective City of Omaha departments that issue permits may relay information to the Omaha Police Department (OPD)?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential source of information for the Incident Commander (IC) to gather intelligence on a civil demonstration or protest?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential source of information for the Incident Commander (IC) to gather intelligence on a civil demonstration or protest?
What is the primary purpose of the Incident Commander (IC) establishing a 'police presence' at a civil demonstration or protest?
What is the primary purpose of the Incident Commander (IC) establishing a 'police presence' at a civil demonstration or protest?
If a civil disturbance or unruly crowd incident is spontaneous, rather than having advance notice, what is the primary limitation on the Incident Commander's (IC) ability to manage the situation?
If a civil disturbance or unruly crowd incident is spontaneous, rather than having advance notice, what is the primary limitation on the Incident Commander's (IC) ability to manage the situation?
What is the primary purpose of the Incident Commander (IC) engaging in conversation with group leaders during a civil demonstration or protest?
What is the primary purpose of the Incident Commander (IC) engaging in conversation with group leaders during a civil demonstration or protest?
What is the primary purpose of the Incident Commander (IC) establishing a 'reasonable neutral zone' between demonstrating groups with opposing beliefs?
What is the primary purpose of the Incident Commander (IC) establishing a 'reasonable neutral zone' between demonstrating groups with opposing beliefs?
What is the primary benefit of the Incident Commander (IC) having advance notice of a civil demonstration or protest?
What is the primary benefit of the Incident Commander (IC) having advance notice of a civil demonstration or protest?
What is the primary purpose of the meeting between the Incident Commander (IC) and the individual(s) planning the event?
What is the primary purpose of the meeting between the Incident Commander (IC) and the individual(s) planning the event?
Which of the following is NOT one of the topics the IC may discuss during the meeting with the opposing group (e.g., employers in the case of union picketing)?
Which of the following is NOT one of the topics the IC may discuss during the meeting with the opposing group (e.g., employers in the case of union picketing)?
Which of the following OPD specialty units or squads is NOT mentioned as a resource the IC may need to coordinate and utilize?
Which of the following OPD specialty units or squads is NOT mentioned as a resource the IC may need to coordinate and utilize?
Which of the following agencies is NOT mentioned as one the IC may need to coordinate with and share advanced notification with?
Which of the following agencies is NOT mentioned as one the IC may need to coordinate with and share advanced notification with?
What is the primary purpose of the IC requesting that Uniform Patrol Bureau (UPB) or Rapid Deployment Force (RDF) officers physically review and study the potential site and staging area of a civil disturbance or protest?
What is the primary purpose of the IC requesting that Uniform Patrol Bureau (UPB) or Rapid Deployment Force (RDF) officers physically review and study the potential site and staging area of a civil disturbance or protest?
What is the main reason the IC may research the basic concerns and philosophies of a given group in order to be better equipped to plan a course of action?
What is the main reason the IC may research the basic concerns and philosophies of a given group in order to be better equipped to plan a course of action?
Which of the following pieces of equipment is NOT mentioned as something the IC may need to notify responding officers about?
Which of the following pieces of equipment is NOT mentioned as something the IC may need to notify responding officers about?
Which of the following is NOT included in the information the IC shall brief officers arriving on the scene?
Which of the following is NOT included in the information the IC shall brief officers arriving on the scene?
What is the primary purpose of the IC meeting with the individual(s) planning the event?
What is the primary purpose of the IC meeting with the individual(s) planning the event?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a topic the IC may discuss during the meeting with the opposing group?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a topic the IC may discuss during the meeting with the opposing group?