Civil Unrest Handouts Flashcards
During a protest, certain items are considered prohibited. What is the restriction on wood/lumbar?
Larger than 1/2 inch thick and 2 inches wide
During a protest, certain items are considered prohibited. What is the restriction on metal or plastic pipes?
All metal and plastic pipes unless less than 1/2” thick and hollow used to support a banner or flag
During a protest, certain items are considered prohibited. What is the restriction baseball bats?
All baseball bats unless foam, paper, or plastic
During a protest, certain items are considered prohibited. What is the restriction on aerosol spray, mace, or pepper spray?
Must be 0.5 oz or less.
Are chains, bricks, rocks, pieces of asphalt, concrete, shields made of metal, wood, or hard plastic, projectile launchers, wrist rocket/sling shots, catapults allowed at a protest?
No
What knives are prohibited at a protest?
Over 3” blade
Are box cutters, ice picks, axes, tasers, stun guns, pellet guns, or flame torches and lanterns (excluding candles) allowed at a protest?
No
During a protest, certain items are considered prohibited. What is the restriction on bottles?
Bottles filled with any flammable, biohazard, or noxious matter with intent to throw or disperse.
What traffic laws are in effect during a protest?
All traffic laws are in effect.
Protest safety -
When will a dispersal order be read?
If illegal activity is occurring during the protest.
Only a uniformed officer may give a dispersal order.
The order will be read in English and Spanish at 10-minute intervals when possible.
After an officer’s use of deadly force, a thorough briefing, including BWC, is held _______________. The identity of the officers involved in the shooting will be released after ___________.
72 hours later.
48 hours
