CROWD MANAGEMENT QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS
Don'ts for LEO: ANSW✅✅Do not, under any circumstances, discuss the merits of the dispute with
anyone involved with the dispute
Do not become provoked by name-calling or derogatory remarks directed at you
Do not at any time go to the scene of the dispute to obtain information unless directed to do so by
the chain of command
Do not discuss an injunction with anyone involved in the dispute; civil in nature and should be
treated as such
The amount of force used to quell any civil disturbance must be: ANSW✅✅Only that force which
is necessary to overcome the actions of the crowd
It is through the ______ ________ of force that a crowd is dispersed or a disturbance ended
ANSW✅✅Controlled application
Scott v. Henrich reads: ANSW✅✅"Officers need not use the least intrusive force, but must not
exceed that force which is reasonable under the totality of the circumstances"
Regardless of the type of demonstration, the amount of force used must be:
ANSW✅✅Reasonable
Necessary
Lawful
The force should be applied only long enough to: ANSW✅✅Overcome the resistance of another
person's force
,T or F: Large-scale disturbances utilize the same techniques as small-scale disturbances
ANSW✅✅TRUE
The important part between large-scale and small-scale disturbances is that: ANSW✅✅Large-
scale disturbances require more control force personnel
If there are insufficient control forces on hand to disperse the crowd, efforts should be:
ANSW✅✅Made to monitor and contain the crowd as well as possible until additional control
forces are summoned
A response plan should include: ANSW✅✅Isolating the area - primary goal and responsibility is to
safeguard lives; *restrict access* to the affected area to seal off the disturbance; *clear buildings* to
identify hot spots or building requiring special attention
Isolation techniques - barricades, roadblocks, perimeter patrols
Techniques for isolating a disturbance area: ANSW✅✅Use of barricades - deny or limit entry and
exit from area; usually only effective as long as they are manned or are too difficult to move
Roadblocks - must not be easily breached by vehicles; example: 55 gallon drum filled with water or
sand, sandbags, heavy vehicles
Perimeter patrols that operate along the outer boundaries of the affected area - purpose is to
prevent entry to or exit from the area; help capture identified ringleaders fleeing the area
What are the 4 crowd control options available based on the desired objective?
ANSW✅✅Monitor
Containment
Blocking
Dispersion
,A prime consideration in selecting an option(s) will be the: ANSW✅✅Effect of the response in
reducing the intensity of the existing situation
Monitor: ANSW✅✅Consists of watching the crowd's progress and development by control force
teams
Enables the agency to gauge the crowd's activity and intent in relation to civil disturbance and
possibly influence their actions through persuasive means
Appropriate for large non-violent demonstrations where more decisive action is not feasible due to
crowd size and intensity of the situation
Appropriate as an interim measure pending arrival of additional control forces
What are techniques used to monitor crowds? ANSW✅✅Passive observation of the crowd and
communication with leaders on the intent or interest of group
Officers should monitor the area to identify leaders and group actions; discover possible dispersal
alternatives
Containment: ANSW✅✅Consists of restraining a large number of individuals within the area they
are presently occupying, containing further aggressive activity
Appropriate in college campus situations to prevent demonstrators from spreading out to
surrounding communities and to prevent unauthorized personnel from entering the campus
Blocking: ANSW✅✅Consists of the physical denial of a crowd's advance upon a facility, which is
the potential or actual target to dissent activity
Formation and barricades are the most appropriate for this option
Dispersion: ANSW✅✅Consists of action taken to fragment a crowd and is especially applicable to
small crowd situations in a congested urban environment
, Should include the consideration that such dispersion may increase and spread lawlessness rather
than to reduce it
Establish control over the dispersal routes; provide security for those facilities that may become
targets for small groups; prepare to follow-up the dispersal operation with the apprehension of
small groups still active in the area
Techniques for dispersal include: ANSW✅✅Proclamation
Show of force
Use of crowd control formations
Use of riot agents
Saturation patrol techniques
Post-disturbance actions: ANSW✅✅Efforts must be employed to keep the crowd from reforming
Small formations, of no less than 4 officer teams, should be left to patrol the affected area and
disperse groups that try to reform
Most common techniques for crowd control and dispersal: ANSW✅✅Isolation and observation
Communication of interest and intent
Cooperation
Issuing a proclamation
Show of force
WITH ANSWERS
Don'ts for LEO: ANSW✅✅Do not, under any circumstances, discuss the merits of the dispute with
anyone involved with the dispute
Do not become provoked by name-calling or derogatory remarks directed at you
Do not at any time go to the scene of the dispute to obtain information unless directed to do so by
the chain of command
Do not discuss an injunction with anyone involved in the dispute; civil in nature and should be
treated as such
The amount of force used to quell any civil disturbance must be: ANSW✅✅Only that force which
is necessary to overcome the actions of the crowd
It is through the ______ ________ of force that a crowd is dispersed or a disturbance ended
ANSW✅✅Controlled application
Scott v. Henrich reads: ANSW✅✅"Officers need not use the least intrusive force, but must not
exceed that force which is reasonable under the totality of the circumstances"
Regardless of the type of demonstration, the amount of force used must be:
ANSW✅✅Reasonable
Necessary
Lawful
The force should be applied only long enough to: ANSW✅✅Overcome the resistance of another
person's force
,T or F: Large-scale disturbances utilize the same techniques as small-scale disturbances
ANSW✅✅TRUE
The important part between large-scale and small-scale disturbances is that: ANSW✅✅Large-
scale disturbances require more control force personnel
If there are insufficient control forces on hand to disperse the crowd, efforts should be:
ANSW✅✅Made to monitor and contain the crowd as well as possible until additional control
forces are summoned
A response plan should include: ANSW✅✅Isolating the area - primary goal and responsibility is to
safeguard lives; *restrict access* to the affected area to seal off the disturbance; *clear buildings* to
identify hot spots or building requiring special attention
Isolation techniques - barricades, roadblocks, perimeter patrols
Techniques for isolating a disturbance area: ANSW✅✅Use of barricades - deny or limit entry and
exit from area; usually only effective as long as they are manned or are too difficult to move
Roadblocks - must not be easily breached by vehicles; example: 55 gallon drum filled with water or
sand, sandbags, heavy vehicles
Perimeter patrols that operate along the outer boundaries of the affected area - purpose is to
prevent entry to or exit from the area; help capture identified ringleaders fleeing the area
What are the 4 crowd control options available based on the desired objective?
ANSW✅✅Monitor
Containment
Blocking
Dispersion
,A prime consideration in selecting an option(s) will be the: ANSW✅✅Effect of the response in
reducing the intensity of the existing situation
Monitor: ANSW✅✅Consists of watching the crowd's progress and development by control force
teams
Enables the agency to gauge the crowd's activity and intent in relation to civil disturbance and
possibly influence their actions through persuasive means
Appropriate for large non-violent demonstrations where more decisive action is not feasible due to
crowd size and intensity of the situation
Appropriate as an interim measure pending arrival of additional control forces
What are techniques used to monitor crowds? ANSW✅✅Passive observation of the crowd and
communication with leaders on the intent or interest of group
Officers should monitor the area to identify leaders and group actions; discover possible dispersal
alternatives
Containment: ANSW✅✅Consists of restraining a large number of individuals within the area they
are presently occupying, containing further aggressive activity
Appropriate in college campus situations to prevent demonstrators from spreading out to
surrounding communities and to prevent unauthorized personnel from entering the campus
Blocking: ANSW✅✅Consists of the physical denial of a crowd's advance upon a facility, which is
the potential or actual target to dissent activity
Formation and barricades are the most appropriate for this option
Dispersion: ANSW✅✅Consists of action taken to fragment a crowd and is especially applicable to
small crowd situations in a congested urban environment
, Should include the consideration that such dispersion may increase and spread lawlessness rather
than to reduce it
Establish control over the dispersal routes; provide security for those facilities that may become
targets for small groups; prepare to follow-up the dispersal operation with the apprehension of
small groups still active in the area
Techniques for dispersal include: ANSW✅✅Proclamation
Show of force
Use of crowd control formations
Use of riot agents
Saturation patrol techniques
Post-disturbance actions: ANSW✅✅Efforts must be employed to keep the crowd from reforming
Small formations, of no less than 4 officer teams, should be left to patrol the affected area and
disperse groups that try to reform
Most common techniques for crowd control and dispersal: ANSW✅✅Isolation and observation
Communication of interest and intent
Cooperation
Issuing a proclamation
Show of force
