Mounted officers and riot police are deployed to control BLM protest

The transcript describes a tense situation where police officers face escalating violence from a crowd. A flare causes panic among police horses, highlighting the challenges officers face in maintaining control. The police respond by deploying more protected teams to push protestors back and manage the situation effectively.

What caused the police horses to panic during the crowd escalation?

• A change in weather conditions

• A sudden movement by the officers

• A flare being thrown

• A loud noise from the crowd

How did the police respond to the escalation in violence against them?

• They moved in with officers on horseback

• They called for backup from the military

• They used tear gas to disperse the crowd

• They retreated to a safer location

What was the role of the public order teams during the confrontation?

• To negotiate with the protestors

• To provide medical assistance

• To offer more protection and control

• To document the events for legal purposes

What strategy did the police use to manage the crowd?

• They dispersed the crowd with loudspeakers

• They formed lines to push the crowd back

• They used water cannons

• They set up barricades

What was the main challenge faced by the police during the event?

• Lack of communication equipment

• Insufficient number of officers

• Escalating violence and crowd control

• Unfamiliarity with the area