Summary:

Major and widespread Riots and major Terror incidents that play out over prolonged time should not be confused with the more common localized riots or disturbances or terror incidents. Such major Riots and Terror incidents require proper pre-planned procedures, specifying levels of responses to be resorted to by properly trained and equipped manpower under orders of specified Authority. also, such orders should include procedures to brief the Media.

Highlights

• Major Riots and Major Terror incidents require very different and strong procedural responses
• Allocation of Responsibility for Responding to Major Riots and Terror incidents must be laid down.
• Procedures to allocate and release financial and other resources should be laid down.
• Setting out procedures to inform and deal with the media and counter false reports.
• Regular Training, Mock drills/ exercises must be held to ensure proper reaction at appropriate levels.
• Emergency Medical and humanitarian aid and V.I.P visit procedures must be laid down.

Quotations for Consideration

• “When faced with a (sudden and unforeseen) challenge, do not rush forward with the ‘Answer’. (Unless the ‘Answer’ is a predetermined response to such a challenge. Otherwise) if at all possible find ways to steal time to allow matters to settle and clarify and for sound instincts to emerge. ‘In life, as in war, the shortest route is usually mined!” – Joseph L. Badaracco Jr.
• “Make the lie big, make it simple, keep saying it, and eventually they will believe it.” – Adolf Hitler

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