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› Water can-
… ABOVE ALL nons, such as
this one built
into a water
ELSE, KEEP CALM tanker, are new
and effective
AND USE YOUR tools available
non-lethal
BRAIN BEFORE to law enforce-
ment for con-
YOU USE YOUR trolling crowds
in both open
and confined
MOUTH OR YOUR spaces. (Photo:
Wikimedia.
BRAWN. org)

If you have not done this beforehand, and
you have a smartphone, use the mapping or
GPS function to see what the road network
looks like where you are. It can show you
the roads and alleys, but it can also show
you where tra c is slowed down for some
reason and where any accidents are. You
want to move away from those areas of › If you see
congestion if you can. people with
their faces
If you fi nd yourself stuck in a moving mass covered up
of humanity and you can’t get to a side or wearing
protective
street, you have another option: Instead of gear to defend
trying to move against the tide of people, against pro-
slow your pace with smaller steps, and let it jectiles such
as bricks or
pass you by. Once clear of the crowd, move from tear gas,
you should
to the side streets you are trying to get to. turn around
and leave the
area, because
SEEKING REFUGE those people
are prepared
Ideally, you can move away from the for violent ac-
trouble and continue to your destination tions. (Photo:
without further issue. But, life isn’t ideal, Wikimedia.
org)
and you might need to seek refuge from the
growing turmoil around you.
Look for sturdy buildings in which you can
hide. Preferably, they will have multiple rooms
so you can move away from the streetside
rooms and their potential dangers.
Resist the temptation to watch what is
going on outside to avoid any projectiles
coming your way or showing the people
outside that there is someone inside. Also,
look for another exit in case you have to
leave in a hurry and the way you came in
is blocked. If you can sense the necessity,
prepare to defend yourself by making
barricades. Find or make something to use
as a weapon, such as a club, sta or knife, › Burnt and
in case someone gets in and wants to harm upended cars
you or take what you have. are becoming
common
sights when
protests turn
BE THE “GRAY MAN” violent in
The last thing you want to do is stick countries
all across
out or look as if you don’t agree with the the globe.
It speaks to
protesters or rioters. You want to be a “gray what a mob
*Note: These prices are provided for reference only; all prices are
man”—someone who looks like everyone can do and
subject to a broad range based on the particulars of the items
that it is not
else, blends in, doesn’t pose any threat following the
selected.
and doesn’t draw attention to himself by normal rules
of a peaceful
his look, clothing or actions. society.
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