Ferguson Crowd Control After Action Report: Summary of Finding and Lessons Learned

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On August, 9, 2014 in Ferguson, Missouri, Officer Darren Wilson shot and killed 18 year old Michael Brown following a law enforcement encounter. There were significant reactions to the shooting from the community, including but not limited to public demonstrations, rioting, looting, arson, shots fired, and property damages.  More than 50 police departments (PD) provided […]

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Crowd Control Resources

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Many departments are dealing with protests across the country, placing a continued strain on your resources. While many of the demonstrations are peaceful, some are requiring the calling of an unlawful demonstration in response to violence and property damage. How can we help?  We can help and make sure your officers are aware of the

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“They Posted WHAT!?”: Policing the Police on Social Media

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In a previous article, entitled “They Said WHAT!?”: A Primer on Public Employee Freedom of Speech, discussed the basics of public employee free speech under the First Amendment.  This article will address the issue of how agencies may restrict employees from posting certain content on social media consistent with the First Amendment. The Test As a reminder,

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“They Said WHAT!?”: A Primer on Public Employee Freedom of Speech

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The “freedom of speech” is clearly set forth in the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.[1] The freedom of speech is the right to articulate one’s opinions and ideas without fear of government retaliation or censorship, or societal sanction. The freedom of expression is oftentimes used synonymously with the freedom of speech which can cause

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