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Critical Incident Management (SEMS and NIMS)

Provides an overview of both SEMS and NIMS using a panel of subject matter experts from the law enforcement, fire and emergency management fields who provide valuable insight and comments on the use of these systems to manage incidents that occur frequently in California and the nation. Features a panel discussion and several segments depicting a variety of critical incidents that have occurred in California. Designed as an informational program only and does not meet state nor federal training requirements for SEMS and NIMS.

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Crowd Management and Civil Disobedience, Part 1

The first in a two-part series, this program provides an introduction and overview of crowd management and civil disobedience. The program begins with post-September 11 crowd behavior trends, followed by discussion of risks of ineffective crowd control. This telecourse program explores several other key areas, including: 1) objectives of law enforcement, 2) types of crowds, 3) crowd behavior, 4) protestor tactics, trends, and techniques, and 5) "before the event" planning and tactics. For additional resources, see the new POST publication, Crowd Management and Civil Disobedience Guidelines, available online at www.post.ca.gov.

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Crowd Management and Civil Disobedience, Part 2

The second in a two-part series, this program continues with during the event and after the event planning and tactics for crowd management and control. Special focus is also placed on command issues before, during, and after an event. Topics include crowd control, dispersal orders, tactical fundamentals. use of force options, incident documentation and evidence, debriefing, and criminal investigation.

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Crowd Management Update

In today’s environment of highly charged political and social issues, law enforcement needs to refresh polices and procedures that ensure that all persons have the right to perform activities protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. Penal Code Section 13514.5 requires POST to establish guidelines and training on law enforcement’s response to crowd management and civil disobedience.

This telecourse provides an update to the 2003 Crowd Management and Civil Disobedience guidelines and video telecourse and examines legal issues including: required use of the ICS/SEMS emergency management systems(Government Code 8607(a), non-invasive methods of crowd management, the right of stakeholders to be involved in policy development for managing
crowds and civil disobedience, and manager and supervisor training.

The telecourse program reviews and refreshes the legal context of the following issues: crowd behaviors that require law enforcement response; tactical best practices; dispersal orders; use of force; mass arrest and booking; procedural requirements; investigation and documentation procedures; persons with disabilities and medical needs; minors; non-US citizens; resisting arrest and property damage; and court procedures.

The DVD program offers two viewing options:

1. Play Telecourse in its entirety (140 min.)

2. Select among 12 Telecourse segments:

• Introduction (7 min.)
• Crowd Behaviors (21 min.)
• Permits, Restrictions, and Ordinances (9 min.)
• Tactical Planning: Planned Events (15 min.)
• Tactical Planning: Unplanned Events (11 min.)
• Media Relations (7 min.)
• Tactical Response (28 min.)
• Use of Force (7 min.)
• Mass Arrests and Booking (6 min.)
• Documentation (5 min.)
• Command Issues (12 min.)
• Wrap-Up (5 min.)

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Public Health Emergencies

Law enforcement has a critical role in the preparation, planning, and response to public health emergency incidents, and it is imperative that public health and law enforcement agencies work together on preparing for a public health emergency before it occurs.

This telecourse highlights the multiagency approach to public health emergencies and provides important information to help state and local public safety officials and policymakers to understand the key concerns and threats these types of incidents pose to public health and safety.

The program outlines key planning areas that public safety officers must address in preparation for a virus-caused pandemic and other public health emergencies, and the video identifies issues that may arise in the agencies “all hazards” approach and response to any type of public health emergency.

The DVD program offers two viewing options:

1. Play Telecourse in its entirety (113 min.)

2. Select among seven Telecourse segments:

• Introduction (3 min.)
• Pandemic (53 min.)
• Biological Release (22 min.)
• Chemical Release (12 min.)
• Value of SEMS and NIMS (7 min.)
• All Hazard (7 min.)
• Final Thoughts (7 min.)

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