Force and crowd dispersal

Force and crowd dispersalBy Ryan Ringsred

ThesisTo mediate the force used on crowd and their dispersal.

Those who think that too much force is used.Those who think not enough force is used.

Focused on Anglo-Saxon Western culture.

Pros of more forceSafety of non hostile citizens is greaterAvoid excessive damage to private and public propertyQuicker dispersal of crowd

Cons of more forceMany arrestsMany unnecessary injuries, minor and majorHarming general publicBad press for enforcers( mainly riot police)

VancouverVancouver, 1994 Lost the Stanley CupRiot that nightCalled in extra squads of PoliceDispersed in 2 Hours after the reserves arrivedOnly 6 people injured and sent to hospital

Occupy MovementDavis, California 2011Students in Occupy MovementPepper Spray Bad PressNon violent Crowd

Pros to less forceLet protesters be heard and not infringe on their rights.Less bad press.Less injuries due to police.

Cons to less forceMore potential for violenceMore disturbance for people living in the area.Higher chances for injured policeHigher cost to Tax payer

Occupy Movement2011Successful in instilling new thoughts about wealthMostly peacefulVoices heard

London 2011August 2011Riots started after too few police were sent to enforce law5 days of rioting Finished after reserves sent in and used more forceMany people hurt including 26 policemen

MediationPHaSR (Personnel Halting and Stimulation Response)Blinds targets temporarily No lasting Effects

Microwave Gun ( Active Denial System)Burning sensation under skinNo Lasting Effects ( under development for 10 yrs)

PHaSR Gun

Active Denial System

Mediation ContinuedMore voices of reason leading protest.More responsibility on the individualMore Non-violent overtones to rallies

Reasonable Leaders

Non-Violence

OverallMediation involving the force used on crowds should be solved with new technology and more responsibility in the crowd

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