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CROWD RIOT CONTROL [3 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2020-02-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Emergency Management
  • Peace-Keeping Operations
DEF

All measures aimed to prevent or stop violent disturbance of the peace by a public gathering.

OBS

[Crowd and riot control includes] standing preparatory measures, in particular intelligence, preventive measures and intervention measures.

OBS

crowd and riot control; CRC : designations and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des urgences
  • Opérations de maintien de la paix
DEF

Ensemble des mesures destinées à prévenir les troubles publics violents ou à les faire cesser.

OBS

[Le maintien de l'ordre] comprend des mesures préparatoires permanentes dont le renseignement en particulier, des mesures préventives et des mesures d'intervention.

OBS

maintien de l'ordre; MO : désignations et définition normalisées par l'OTAN.

Spanish

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Record 2 2009-01-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Lethal Weapons
  • Police
CONT

Jacyor Inc. has developed an electrified water cannon with a range of up to 20 feet. The company proposes that it be used as an alternative to the Taser in targeting individuals or for crowd and riot control where “water can be sprayed on the crowd, delivering debilitating but not lethal shocks. ”

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes non meurtrières
  • Police

Spanish

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Record 3 2007-06-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Lethal Weapons
CONT

Pepper spray, also known as OC spray, OC gas or capsicum spray, is a lachrymatory agent(a chemical compound that irritates the eyes to cause tears, pain, and even temporary blindness) that is used in riot control, crowd control and personal self-defense, including defense against dogs and bears.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes non meurtrières
CONT

Une centaine de manifestants ont tenté de pénétrer à l'intérieur de l'édifice avant d'être repoussés par les policiers anti-émeute armés de bâtons et de gaz poivré.

OBS

OC : capsicine oléorésineuse.

OBS

Flacon contenant un gaz (capsicine oléorésineuse) vaporisé à quelqu'un dans le but de le maîtriser. Les investigateurs en immigration s'en servent parfois.

Spanish

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