Name of Agency #.# Crowd Control This policy is for internal use only and does not enlarge an employee’s civil liability in any way. The policy should not be construed as creating a higher duty of care, in an evidentiary sense, with respect to third party civil claims against employees. A violation of this policy, if proven, can only form the basis of a complaint by this department for non-judicial administrative action in accordance with the laws governing employee discipline. Applicable Arkansas Statutes: ACA § 5-71-201; § 5-71-202; § 5-71-205 CALEA Standard: 46.1.2; 46.1.3; 46.1.4 ALEAP Standard: Date Implemented: Authority Date Revised: (First Name, Last Name) (Chief or Sheriff) February 1, 2016 Date Reviewed: ---Insert Signature--- The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for managing crowds and Purpose: preserving the peace during demonstrations, large gatherings, and the handling of civil disturbances. Policy: It is the policy of this Department to provide a law enforcement presence at assemblies and gatherings where disorderly conduct, riot or unlawful conduct is believed to be probable, in a posture that guarantees the constitutional rights of participants and promotes an orderly, lawful demonstration in the best interest of public safety and community harmony. Definitions: Unlawful Assembly: A person commits the offense of unlawful assembly if he or she: Assembles with two (2) or more other persons; and Has the purpose of engaging in conduct constituting a riot. Riot: A person commits the offense of riot if, with two (2) or more other persons, he or she knowingly engages in tumultuous or violent conduct that creates a substantial risk of: Causing public alarm;
Name of Agency #.# Crowd Control This policy is for internal use only and does not enlarge an employee’s civil liability in any way. The policy should not be construed as creating a higher duty of care, in an evidentiary sense, with respect to third party civil claims against employees. A violation of this policy, if proven, can only form the basis of a complaint by this department for non-judicial administrative action in accordance with the laws governing employee discipline. Applicable Arkansas Statutes: ACA § 5-71-201; § 5-71-202; § 5-71-205 CALEA Standard: 46.1.2; 46.1.3; 46.1.4 ALEAP Standard: Date Implemented: Authority Date Revised: February 1, 2016 (First Name, Last Name) (Chief or Sheriff) Date Reviewed: ---Insert Signature--- Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for managing crowds and preserving the peace during demonstrations, large gatherings, and the handling of civil disturbances. Policy: It is the policy of this Department to provide a law enforcement presence at assemblies and gatherings where disorderly conduct, riot or unlawful conduct is believed to be probable, in a posture that guarantees the constitutional rights of participants and promotes an orderly, lawful demonstration in the best interest of public safety and community harmony. Definitions: Unlawful Assembly: A person commits the offense of unlawful assembly if he or she: Assembles with two (2) or more other persons; and Has the purpose of engaging in conduct constituting a riot. Riot: A person commits the offense of riot if, with two (2) or more other persons, he or she knowingly engages in tumultuous or violent conduct that creates a substantial risk of: Causing public alarm;
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