Article Out Loud - Protests: Balancing First Amendment Rights and Public Safety

By MATTHEW LOESLIE, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, February 22, 2023. Peaceful protests can occasionally escalate into civil disobedience or unlawful rioting, with those in and around the gathering exhibiting varying behaviors. By working with law enforcement agencies, public safety planners and responders are better equipped to plan and train for events and effectively respond if conditions change. Communication and collaboration are critical. Narrated by Randy Vivian.