Summary
"This report is not so much a detailed, operational guide as it is an overview of the major issues to consider when planning the police role in managing a mass demonstration. ... this report sheds light on a number of issues that are not as easily recognized for their potential to derail the efforts of police. [The authors'] hope is to offer police executives and operational commanders a snapshot of lessons already learned and a roadmap through the steps they will take in preparation for future major mass demonstration events.."--Page ii.