Demonstrations in a Democratic Society: Managing Protests with Limited Resources

Sunday, October 20, 2024

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM ET

Location: 210A

Speaker(s)

Eric W. Drifmeyer

Senior Project Manager
IACP
Marstons Mills, Massachusetts, United States
Bradley Kennerly

Lieutenant
United States Capitol Police
BO

Brian O'Hara

Chief of Police
Minneapolis (MN) Police Department
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Patrick Ogden

Associate Vice President (Chief)
University of Delaware Police Department

Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring subject matter experts on the complexities of managing mass demonstrations. This workshop will delve into managing emotionally charged protests in diverse environments, including metropolitan, suburban, and rural communities. Experts will talk through balancing the importance of protecting civil liberties in public demonstrations and protests, while ensuring and supporting the need for public order and the interests of the community at large. The significance of agency preparation, including training and resource allocation, and strategies to overcome the challenges of reduced staffing levels will be discussed along with raising awareness of a new no-cost virtual training course, Managing Mass Demonstrations and Protecting Civil Liberties, available through Elevate Blue: Essential Training for Law Enforcement.