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6 results foundAuthor: Holgersson, Stefan Title: Dialogue Police: Experiences, Observations and Opportunities Summary: Dialogue police work is part of the Swedish National Special Police Tactics. During the last five years the Swedish Police have developed methods and approaches to policing situations which are or might become dangerous in everyday police work and at major events through implementing National Police Tactics which build on dialogue, de-escalation and non-confrontation. To handle high risk crowd events Special Police Tactics (SPT) are applied and a national reinforcement organisation consisting of police from the three largest police counties, is used all over the country when needed. The organisation consists of nationally trained commanders, uniformed police officers in mobile units, dialogue police officers, and plainclothes arrest officers and transport units. Through research in different European countries both at high risk demonstrations and football matches earlier perceptions of crowds as always being dangerous has been replaced by modern crowd psychology which focuses on processes within groups and between groups. Through this knowledge special tactics police now consists of an integrated strategie approach based on principles which can prevent and de-escalate conflicts and confrontations: knowledge, facilitation, communication as well as differentiation. By applying these principles self-policing (crowds keeping the order by themselves) can be promoted. These research based conflict reducing principles challenge the police to learn and understand more about the cultural norms of the crowds and their legitimate intentions, to facilitate peaceful protests, to communicate the intentions of the police and when crimes are committed to make interventions discriminately. One crucial factor in the development of Special Police Tactics is the dialogue police function. In this report, the author Stefan Holgersson highlights experiences, observations and possibilities which have emerged mainly during 2002-2007 of the dialogue police function within Stockholm Police Authority. The report is unique as it describes from within the police organization the developments of the dialogue function as the author is a police officer and a researcher. Examples of dialogue work are described to illustrate how the dialogue police functions as a link between the police command and organizers of demonstrations and manifestations before, during and after an event. The work is a long term one, building long term trust and making the police actions transparent and coherent. The dialogue police has an important role in informing demonstrators on how police operations focus on both contributing to peaceful protests and security and on setting limits to what is acceptable in order to avoid personal injuries and riots at major events. In the report Special Police Tactics and dialogue work is related to research and theories within crowd management. Details: Stockholm: Swedish National Police Board, 2010. 134p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed November 1, 2010 at: http://www.polisen.se/Global/www%20och%20Intrapolis/Informationsmaterial/01%20Polisen%20nationellt/Engelskt%20informationsmaterial/Dialogue_bok100630Webb.pdf Year: 2010 Country: Sweden URL: http://www.polisen.se/Global/www%20och%20Intrapolis/Informationsmaterial/01%20Polisen%20nationellt/Engelskt%20informationsmaterial/Dialogue_bok100630Webb.pdf Shelf Number: 120147 Keywords: Crowd ControlDemonstrations and ProtestsPolicingRiots |
Author: CNA Analysis and Solutions Title: Command, Control, and Coordination: A Quick-Look Analysis of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Operations during the 2012 Democratic National Convention Summary: National Special Security Events (NSSEs), especially national political conventions, pose unique planning and operational challenges. Due to their high-profile nature (i.e., political, economic, social, or religious nature) and the large number of attendees, national conventions have the po-tential to adversely impact public safety and security. Though many conventions have occurred, detailed documentation to guide local law enforcement on planning and operational best practices is sparse. In order to address this gap and in response to requests from law enforcement leaders, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) worked in partnership with the CNA Corporation to provide technical assistance and support to local law enforcement security opera-tions prior to and during the 2012 national conventions. The primary goal of the technical assis-tance was to develop an after-action report (AAR) that documents key findings of the overall security planning and operations. CNA analysts deployed to Charlotte, North Carolina to support the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) public safety and security operations for the 2012 Democratic National Convention (DNC) from Sunday, September 2 through Thurs-day, September 6, 2012. In addition to this Charlotte Quick Look Analysis report, the lessons learned and best practices from this event will serve as a blueprint for future law enforcement agencies in charge of maintaining security. BJA, with the support of CNA, will document key findings from the 2012 Democratic National Convention and the 2012 Republican National Convention in a comprehensive AAR, titled, Managing Large-Scale Security Events: A Planning Primer for Local Law Enforcement Agencies. Details: Alexandria, VA: CNA Analysis & Solutions, 2012. 67p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed July 19, 2013 at: https://www.bja.gov/Publications/2012-DNC-Quick-Look.pdf Year: 2012 Country: United States URL: https://www.bja.gov/Publications/2012-DNC-Quick-Look.pdf Shelf Number: 129460 Keywords: Crowd Control (U.S.)Demonstrations and ProtestsPublic Order Management |
Author: CNA Analysis and Solutions Title: Command, Control, and Coordination: A Quick-Look Analysis of the Tampa Police Department’s Operations During the 2012 Republican National Convention Summary: National Special Security Events (NSSEs), especially national political conventions, pose unique planning and operational challenges. Due to their high-profile nature (i.e., political, economic, social, or religious nature) and the large number of attendees, national conventions have the potential to adversely impact public safety and security. Though many conventions have occurred, detailed documentation to guide local law enforcement on planning and operational best practices is sparse. In order to address this gap and in response to requests from law enforcement leaders, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) worked in partnership with CNA to provide technical assistance and support to local law enforcement security operations prior to and during the 2012 national conventions. The primary goal of the technical assistance was to develop an after-action report (AAR) that documents key findings of the overall security planning and operations. CNA analysts deployed to Tampa, Florida to support the Tampa Police Department’s (TPD) public safety and security operations for the 2012 Republican National Convention (RNC) from Sunday, August 26 through Friday, August 31, 2012. Details: Alexandria, VA: CNA Analysis & Solutions, 2013. 72p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed July 19, 2013 at: http://www.cna.org/sites/default/files/research/2012-RNC-Quick-Look.pdf Year: 2013 Country: United States URL: http://www.cna.org/sites/default/files/research/2012-RNC-Quick-Look.pdf Shelf Number: 129466 Keywords: Crowd Control (U.S.)Demonstrations and ProtestsPublic Order Management |
Author: Amnesty International Title: Spain: The Right to Protest Under Threat Summary: In Spain, the economic crisis, austerity measures and cuts in basic social services have led thousands of people to take to the streets in recent years. Despite the peaceful nature of the overwhelming majority of demonstrations, there were reports of excessive use of force and ill-treatment by police, an increase in the number of fines being issued for participating in protests and abuses by law enforcement officials against journalists reporting on the rallies. The Spanish authorities have also expressed their intention to impose further restrictions on the holding of demonstrations, proposing amendments to the legislation directly affecting the exercise of this right. This report lays out Amnesty International's concerns in relation to the restrictions imposed on freedom of expression and peaceful assembly in the context of demonstrations in Spain. It concludes that police used excessive force both through the misuse of anti-riot equipment during demonstrations and while detaining protestors. The report documents cases of ill-treatment of individuals under police custody, and highlights a number of concerns about the inadequate investigations being carried out by the authorities into alleged human rights violations committed by law enforcement officials. Details: London: Amnesty International, 2014. 84p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed May 6, 2014 at: http://www.amnesty.ch/de/laender/europa-zentralasien/spanien/dok/2014/demonstrationsfreiheit-unter-druck/bericht-spain-the-right-to-protest-under-threat-.-april-2014.-84-seiten Year: 2014 Country: Spain URL: http://www.amnesty.ch/de/laender/europa-zentralasien/spanien/dok/2014/demonstrationsfreiheit-unter-druck/bericht-spain-the-right-to-protest-under-threat-.-april-2014.-84-seiten Shelf Number: 132256 Keywords: Demonstrations and ProtestsHuman RightsPolice MisconductPolice Use of Force |
Author: Gotsis, Tom Title: Protests and the law in NSW Summary: The right to protest peacefully is a defining feature of liberal democracy, a system of government characterised by the tolerance of dissenting minority opinion. Protests can be on a diverse range of contentious issues, although in recent times the mining of coal and coal seam gas has been a particular focus of protest activity. In response to these protests, which have often seen protesters climb and "lock on" to mining equipment and freight trains, the Baird Government has foreshadowed introducing additional legislation to deter such action. The legal basis of the right to protest in NSW is the common law right to peaceful assembly, which can be traced back to the Magna Carta. The right is further protected by the Australian Constitution under the implied freedom of political communication. The legislative context in which the common law right to assembly operates in NSW is Part 4 of the Summary Offences Act 1988. While not conferring any rights itself, Part 4 facilitates the exercise of the common law right to assembly by encouraging mutual co-operation between protesters and police. The principles and factors that inform the discretion to be exercised by the Commissioner of Police and the courts under Part 4 have been identified by the courts in a number of cases. While the right to protest remains an important means of political expression, extensive limits are imposed on protests by the criminal law, including the Summary Offences Act 1988, Crimes Act 1900, Inclosed Lands Protection Act 1901, Forestry Act 2012, Mining Act 1992 and Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002. The civil law and, more recently, applications for victims compensation also play an important role in limiting the right to protest. Other jurisdictions have taken different legal approaches. Queensland provides an express legislative right to peaceful assembly and Victoria and the ACT provide for a right to peaceful assembly under their human rights charters. More recently, Tasmania introduced new offences designed to protect workplaces from protest activity; and a Bill to introduce new protest offences is being debated in the Western Australian Parliament. While there is consensus that peaceful protest is an important democratic right, debate remains about where the line between lawful and unlawful protest activity should be drawn. Details: Sydney: NSW Parliamentary Research Service, 2015. 48p. Source: Internet Resource: Briefing Paper No. 7/2015: Accessed July 24, 2015 at: http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/Prod/parlment/publications.nsf/0/930B6895CA9EDEE1CA257E6D00008178/$File/Protests%20and%20the%20law%20in%20NSW.pdf Year: 2015 Country: Australia URL: http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/Prod/parlment/publications.nsf/0/930B6895CA9EDEE1CA257E6D00008178/$File/Protests%20and%20the%20law%20in%20NSW.pdf Shelf Number: 136155 Keywords: Antisocial BehaviorDemonstrations and ProtestsIncivilities |
Author: Human Rights Watch Title: "We Know Out Lives Are in Danger": Environment of Fear in South Africa's Mining-Affected Communities Summary: n South Africa, people living in mining-affected communities are raising concerns about, and advocating for, protection from the serious social, health, and environmental harms that can result from mining activities. Many of these activists have experienced threats, physical attacks, or damage to their property that they believe are acts of retaliation for their activism, while others have received threatening phone calls from unidentified numbers. "We Know Our Lives Are in Danger": Environment of Fear in South Africa's Mining-Affected Communities documents attacks and other forms of intimidation against activists in KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Northwest, and Eastern Cape provinces between 2013 and 2018. This report found that municipalities often impose burdens on organizers of protests which have no legal basis and make protests difficult and sometimes impossible. Activists in mining-affected communities also face police misconduct, including arbitrary arrest and excessive use of force, which is part of a larger pattern in South Africa. Also, mining companies in South Africa have been using legal tactics, including both strategic litigation against public participation and social media campaigns, to harass activists and organizations who are challenging them. South African authorities and companies should take a zero tolerance approach to threats and abuses against rights defenders in mining-affected communities. The government should direct officials at all levels to comply with the country's domestic and international obligations to guarantee the rights to protest and free speech in mining areas. Details: New York: Authors, 2019. 81p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed April 16, 2019 at: https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/report_pdf/southafrica0419_web.pdf Year: 2019 Country: South Africa URL: https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/report_pdf/southafrica0419_web.pdf Shelf Number: 155423 Keywords: Demonstrations and ProtestsEnvironmental Crimes Free Speech Human Rights Abuses Mining Communities Natural Resources Wildlife Conservation |