Protest Incidents AAR

Question 1

The lack of a relevant and comprehensive ____________ was quickly identified as a failure.

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Answer 1

Policy

Question 2

Leadership was deficient in prioritizing consistent and accurate _________ related to protest events. Ultimately, a standardized ________ was produced by late June and is currently in use.

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Answer 2

IAPs

Question 3

Gathering accurate and timely information regarding protest attendants, threats, and criminal intent continues to be a challenge. Reliance on ________________ is not ideal.

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Answer 3

Open-source social media

Question 4

Supervisors from the rank of ___________ to ________ must be trained to handle the ever-changing dynamics of protests ranging from peaceful demonstrations to riots.

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Answer 4

Sergeant / captain

Question 5

The infrastructure of NIMS and LVMPD’s activation of the DOC, where __________ was present and monitoring field operations, was a best practice which aided leadership in maintaining real-time situational awareness.

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Answer 5

Executive staff

Question 6

Underestimating the scale of a protest can put __________ at risk.

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Answer 6

Public safety

Question 7

_____________________ should ensure adequate staffing or provide for the rapid deployment of additional resources.

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Answer 7

Operational plans

Question 8

It was difficult to predict the __________ and ___________ of the protests and activism. The Department needs to coordinate and efficiently manage coverage of the protests by various resources. A scheduled rotation was implemented to address this issue.

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Answer 8

Magnitude / longevity

Question 9

The appropriate amount of time must be allocated to sufficiently ___________ and discuss the challenges that officers are expected to encounter. Protests were dynamic events that caused the Department to implement, assess, and frequently change tactics. These changes need to be thoroughly communicated to officers in the field.

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Answer 9

Brief

Question 10

LVMPD’s use of force policy and information regarding community programs must be _________________ to everyone who wishes to view them.

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Answer 10

Easily accessible

Question 11

Using traditional means of communication did not reach the majority of protesters. Use of ________________ must be better utilized to communicate more effectively.

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Answer 11

Social media platforms

Question 12

Direct ____________________ between community groups and the police was the most effective way to understand community concerns and ultimately reduce violence during protests. Ideally, this should occur at the onset of civil discord to establish ground rules and clarify expectations.

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Answer 12

Face-to-face communication

Question 13

LVMPD needs to establish productive relationships with the community’s younger generation of community advocates or activists. ________________ are difficult to develop in a crisis.

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Answer 13

Trusting relationships

Question 14

Officers must be given clear guidance in how to interact with members of the media and ______________ during a dynamic protest.

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Answer 14

Legal observers

Question 15

__________________ must be clear, concise, and inform all protesters that the assembly has been deemed unlawful.

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Answer 15

Dispersal orders

Question 16

Dispersal orders must provide warning that ___________________ will occur for failure to disperse.

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Answer 16

Enforcement action

Question 17

In a dispersal order, a clear ______________ must be announced and provided.

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Answer 17

Egress route

Question 18

______________, when used appropriately, are an effective crowd control tactic. However, they may become a point of conflict.

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Answer 18

Skirmish lines

Question 19

In planning for crowd management, the Department will use skirmish lines primarily to protect ________ and ___________.

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Answer 19

Lives / property

Question 20

For a moving protest, the use of ___________ allowed LVMPD officers to actively monitor the gathering, help facilitate safe crowd movement, and remain mobile.

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Answer 20

Vehicles

Question 21

Ensuring and establishing protocol for protecting __________, ___________, and __________ is a prudent measure.

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Answer 21

Equipment, vehicles, facilities

Question 22

Clark County Ordinance 3032 allowed officers to preemptively ______________ which could have caused significant property damage or injury, without limiting the protesters’ ability to exercise their First Amendment rights.

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Answer 22

Confiscate items

Question 23

___________ and ____________ with first-arriving protesters was a benefit by intercepting potential problems before they started. These proactive measures prevented the destruction of property or violence from occurring.

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Answer 23

Monitoring / early-intervention

Question 24

It is important to ensure that additional resources from outside agencies have an acknowledged, specific function during an event. Utilizing the added assets of the _______________ to respond to threats at police substations and critical infrastructure was identified as a strength.

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Answer 24

National Guard

Question 25

__________ take advantage of protests to incite violence and carry out their agendas. LVMPD and its law enforcement partners must continue to assess threats of ____________. (Protest and Civil Disorder Incidents AAR)

Answer 25

Violent extremists

Question 26

The Department must have the ____________ and ___________ to act in a well-coordinated, disciplined response once dispersal orders are given. (Protest and Civil Disorder Incidents AAR)

Answer 26

Resources / equipment

Question 27

The judicious use of _________________ is effective in breaking up or scattering a hostile crowd; however, such use must be controlled. The new protest policy provides guidance on the use of ______________ during a protest. (Protest and Civil Disorder Incidents AAR)

Answer 27

Aerosol irritants

Question 28

Arrest Procedures: Event number, documentation, and coordination: Clear arrest procedures must be communicated to officers. Documentation of arrests or citations must be supported by accurate, individualized _____________________ and must articulate the _____________________. The new LVMPD protest policy directs that the IAP will outline the booking process for handling and care of arrestees. (Protest and Civil Disorder Incidents AAR)

Answer 28

Probable cause / elements of the crime

Question 29

Video from multiple sources, including ___________, __________________, and _____________ was invaluable for providing an objective perspective of events. A review of this scope requires dedicated resources. (Protest and Civil Disorder Incidents AAR)

Answer 29

BWC Public safety cameras Social Media

Question 30

The six assessment areas are: 1 - ______________ (Policy, Incident Action Plans, Information Gathering, and Training) 2 - ______________ (Command and Control, Overtime, and sustainability over an extended period) 3 - ______________ (Internal; External; Interaction with professional members of the media and legal observers; and dispersal orders) 4 - ______________ (Skirmish lines, vehicles, staging areas, pre-deployment of officers, National Guard, and violent extremists) 5 - ______________ (Use of aerosol irritants) 6 - ______________ (Event number, documentation, and coordination; internal oversight and citizen complaints) (Protest and Civil Disorder Incidents AAR)

Answer 30

1 - Event Preplanning 2 - Staffing 3 - Communication 4 - Tactics 5 - Use of force 6 - Arrest Procedures

Question 31

There must be a balance between staffing costs and the potential for a protest to become ___________ where the crowd size rapidly increases and becomes a threat to public safety. (Protest and Civil Disorder Incidents AAR)

Answer 31

Dynamic

Question 32

Only ________________ has to be given prior to taking enforcement action in violent situations where there is an immediate risk of harm. (Protest and Civil Disorder Incidents AAR)

Answer 32

One dispersal order