Protests and Demonstrations Safety

The REMS TA Center joins Ian Cyr (University of Massachusetts Amherst) and Mike Mulhare (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University) to consider best practices for preparing for and responding to emergency incidents that follow protest and demonstration activity. By identifying gaps in understanding regarding campus policies and collaborating with the campus community, institutions of higher education (IHEs) can work to create a safe environment for First Amendment behavior. 

This episode explores the following: 

• What are the different forms of protest and demonstration behaviors that occur on IHE campuses? 
• What is the difference between a policy violation and a failure to comply with a lawful order? 
• How should IHEs respond to emergency incidents that follow protest and demonstration activity? 
• How can IHE’s prepare for protest and demonstration activity? 
• What other considerations should IHEs hold for these types of events? 

Transcript

REMS TA Center Resources 

Archived Webinars (Web Page) 

Developing Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) IHE 101 (Live and Virtual Trainings by Request) 

Developing Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) IHE 101 (Online Course) 

Planning for Demonstrations, Protests, and Civil Unrest on Higher Ed Campuses (Fact Sheet) 

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