When performing riot operations maintain an operations log. Be sure to note the time of every significant activity and note every important decision, and who made that decision. A scribe should be tasked with keeping the log as the primary task.
Use a dedicated frequency for the officers working the riot. The command post should monitor both the regular frequency and the riot frequency. Mutual aid units might need to be provided with a radio or perhaps they should stay on a separate riot frequency if there are a lot of them, but be sure the command post can talk to them directly.
Insure you have a secure pre-booking area for everyone arrested. Flex cuffs or similar should be used for all arrested so officers don't have to worry about getting their handcuffs back. Keeping track of who was arrested, who arrested them and why can be a problem in a mass arrest incident. Don't forget you want good prosecutions afterwards and you want to avoid false arrest liability. Keeping track of everyone and getting good reports written is essential, that's what the SGT Says.
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