Management

Police Management of Mass Demonstrations

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The 1999 World Trade Organization (WTO) protest in Seattle was a defining moment in how local law enforcement manages mass demonstra- tions.Even the most memorable demonstrations, including the 1968 Democratic National Con- vention (DNC) in Chicago and the anti-war protest at Kent State University, were not organ- ized or carried out with the intent to cause injury or large-scale destruction. However, in Seattle, clearly organized anti-globalization groups and anarchist protestors conducted a determined program of property destruction and violence against law enforcement officers. City residents, media and civil liberty groups heavily criticized the Seattle Police Department for its manage- ment of the demonstration, which included
nearly 500 arrests, implementation of curfews, and the use of pepper spray and tear gas on pro- testors and residents alike (CNN.com 1999). Seemingly, the actions of the protestors were not as highly criticized as the department’s response to them.

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: ., 2006

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1-110

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English

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1-878734-95-4

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Police Management of Mass Demonstrations

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