Riot control
Riot Control
Riot control (/ˈraɪ.ət kənˈtroʊl/) refers to the measures used by police, military, or other security forces to control, disperse, and arrest people who are involved in a riot, demonstration, or protest. The term is also used to describe the tactics and strategies used by the authorities to maintain public order during such events.
Etymology
The term "riot control" originates from the English words "riot", which means a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, and "control", which refers to the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.
Related Terms
- Crowd Control: The practice of managing or directing large groups of people, often in a public setting. This can include tactics used by law enforcement to maintain order during events and demonstrations.
- Non-lethal Weapon: These are weapons designed to minimize the risk of death and injury. They are often used by law enforcement during riot control to disperse crowds or incapacitate individuals without causing permanent harm.
- Tear Gas: A chemical weapon that causes severe eye and respiratory pain, skin irritation, bleeding, and blindness. It is often used in riot control to disperse crowds.
- Rubber Bullet: A type of non-lethal ammunition used in riot control to disperse crowds or incapacitate individuals. They are designed to cause pain but not serious injury.
- Shield Wall: A tactic used in riot control where law enforcement officers form a line or a wall using their shields to protect themselves and to push back or control crowds.
- Water Cannon: A device that shoots a high-pressure stream of water. It is often used in riot control to disperse crowds or incapacitate individuals.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Riot control
- Wikipedia's article - Riot control
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