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The Madison Method of Handling Crowds
& Demonstrations
- We PROTECT citizen's
constitutional rights to assemble, petition the government and
engage in free speech
- We are IMPARTIAL and remain
neutral regardless of the issue.
- We maintain OPEN DIALOGUE
with citizens and the news media before, during and after
Demonstrations.
- We MONITOR Demonstrations and
Marches to protect individual rights and ensure public safety.
- We BALANCE the rights of
demonstrators with the rights of the Community at large.
- We use RESTRAINT in the use
of force. We protect People
first, and Property Second.
- We, as PEACE OFFICERS pursue CONTINUOUS
IMPROVEMENT of our method.
Principles of Managing Crowds
- Protect Life
- Protect Property
- Maintain Law and Order
- Respect Rights of the Collective
Group
- Advise the Group Members of Illegal
Activity
- Arrest for Serious Violations
- Maintain Intelligence
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