crowds
what is a crowd?
a crowd is a large number of persons temporarily congregated
how does a crowd develop into a mob?
when all or most members of the crowd have been instilled with a purpose and intent to carry out their purpose, regardless of consequences
What is crowd control?
Managing and regulating large groups of people in public spaces or events.
What is a riot control squad?
A specialized group of law enforcement or security personnel trained to manage and control riots or civil disturbances.
What is a skirmish line?
A skirmish line is a military formation where soldiers are deployed in a line, usually at regular intervals, to engage in small-scale combat or engage with the enemy.
what are the four crowd classifications?
casual, cohesive, expressive, aggressive
what are the classifications of mobs?
aggressive, escape, acquisitive
Why is it important?
Maintains order, ensures safety, and minimizes risks in crowded environments.
What is the purpose of a riot control squad?
Their purpose is to maintain public order, protect lives and property, and restore calm during riots or violent protests.
What is the purpose of a skirmish line?
The purpose of a skirmish line is to provide a dispersed and extended formation that allows for effective engagement with the enemy while providing cover and minimizing casualties.
what is a casual crowd?
has no unity of purpose and no leadership; will usually respond to direction by police
what is an acquisitive mob
a mob motivated by desire to acquire something
Common strategies?
Physical barriers, monitoring, communication, crowd flow management, and trained personnel.
What equipment is typically used by riot control squads?
Riot control squads may use equipment such as helmets, shields, batons, body armor, gas masks, tear gas, rubber bullets, and crowd dispersal tools.
How is a skirmish line different from other formations?
Unlike tightly packed formations, a skirmish line is more spread out, allowing for greater flexibility, maneuverability, and the ability to engage in irregular or guerrilla warfare tactics.
usually assembles for a common purpose without leadership
what is an aggressive mob
riots
Main goals?
Public safety, crowd movement management, and orderly entry/exit.
What tactics do riot control squads employ?
Riot control squads use tactics like forming defensive lines, creating barriers, issuing warnings, dispersing crowds, and making targeted arrests to control the situation.
When is a skirmish line typically used?
Skirmish lines are commonly used in scenarios such as reconnaissance, patrolling, ambushes, or when engaging in small-scale combat where a dispersed and agile approach is required.
what is an expressive crowd?
are assembled for some purpose
how many classifications of mobs are there?
three
Risks of inadequate control?
Incidents, accidents, panic, and disruption of public order.
How do riot control squads handle violent individuals?
They may use non-lethal force, such as physical restraint techniques, baton strikes, or the deployment of riot control agents, to subdue and neutralize violent individuals.
How is a skirmish line organized?
A skirmish line is typically organized with soldiers spaced out at intervals, providing overlapping fields of fire and allowing for communication and movement between positions.