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Protest & Public Order Training for the Local Authority & Housing Sector.

Prepare your team to confidently manage protests and public order situations with expert-led training. This course equips professionals with risk assessment, crowd dynamics understanding, de-escalation techniques, and legal considerations to handle challenging scenarios safely and effectively.

This course is designed for Local Authority and Housing staff members, preparing them for the managing of protests. We balance legal obligations, professional conduct, removal techniques and how to ensure the safety of both patients and staff to give a well-rounded understanding of this topic.

Suggested attendees.

Local authorities often manage public spaces, housing disputes, and civic demonstrations, requiring staff to balance public rights with safety regulations. This training helps officials apply clear policies and de-escalation techniques to manage protests professionally. These roles benefit from understanding how to manage protests while upholding legal and professional standards.

  • Housing Officers & Enforcement Teams
  • Community Safety & Neighbourhood Policing Teams
  • Compliance & Governance Officers
  • Public Relations & Resident Engagement Staff

Course duration

6 Hours

Course learners

Max 12 Per Course

Course content.

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Part 1:

Understanding protest.

  • Importance of professional handling of protests.
  • Brief history and evolution
    of protests.
  • Legal implications: Understanding the right to protest as a qualified right.
  • Balancing protest rights with those of others—key to
    decision-making
    on intervention.

Part 2:

Operational considerations.

  • Importance of strong collaboration with venue
    event managers.
  • Identifying the venue’s goals and resources.
  • PRT resources/medical support.
  • Working in sterile areas.
  • Protocol for recording actions to demonstrate proportionality.

Part 3:

Techniques.

  • Overview of manual protester removal methods.
  • Practical exercises on safe and respectful removal.
  • Importance of maintaining professional conduct under observation.

Part 4:

Security awareness.

  • Preparing for potential multiple protests.
  • Ensuring controlled areas remain secure.

Part 5:

Collaboration with law enforcement.

  • Engaging with Met Police specialists.
  • The trigger point for police involvement/police resources available.

Part 6:

Presenting evidence.

  • Guidelines for gathering and presenting evidence of actions taken.

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PROTEST PUBLIC ORDER TRAINING

To enquire about protest and public order training, please get in touch.

Invest in your team’s development and empower them to handle challenging situations with confidence. Our protest public order training equips your staff with the essential skills to navigate conflicts effectively, reduce stress, and create a more positive workplace culture.

Call us on 01473 927 333

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