Policing protests: Officers need to know where to draw the line between engagement and law enforcement

7th May 2019Ian Wiggett - Policing Insight

The recent Extinction Rebellion demonstrations brought the policing of protests into sharp focus with officers' seemingly 'softly, softly' approach drawing both praise and criticism. Former Greater Manchester Police ACC Ian Wiggett argues the importance of knowing where to draw the line between engaging with protesters and 'stepping in'.

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