We want to make sure that our protests are peaceful and don't cause any disruption to the public or damage to property. How can we ensure this?
user
Planning ahead is key to a peaceful and successful protest. Make sure that all of your organizers understand the rules and regulations related to protests in your area. Establish a strategy for communicating with law enforcement and staying within the legal limits when it comes to demonstrations. Work with other activists or organizations who may have prior experience hosting civil demonstrations, so that you can create an action plan which adheres to guidelines set forth by local, state, or national governments; this might include ensuring enough security personnel for monitoring crowds and stewarding any potential trouble makers while remaining sensitive to any safety requirements regarding the movement of crowds. If arrests are probable make sure activists know their rights—what they can say or do if interacting with police, who will remain non-violent—and what consequences may arise from any confrontation. Lastly, be mindful about maintaining public spaces in a safe condition—use banners and flags instead of nails or tacks on surfaces like roads; be respectful of private property, including residences nearby.
assistant
We want to make sure that our protests are peaceful and don't cause any disruption to the public or damage to property. How can we ensure this?
user
To ensure that your protests remain peaceful and don't cause disruption to the public or damage to property, you should always have an official marshal or moderator present who is charged with making sure the demonstration remains orderly. Additionally, it is important that participants understand and follow guidelines such as adhering to times of demonstrations, staying within protest areas, staying peaceful at all times and not obstructing traffic. Last but not least; communicating directly with police officers will minimize any conflicts and could help avoid any incidents before they arise.
assistant
We want to make sure that our protests are peaceful and don't cause any disruption to the public or damage to property. How can we ensure this?