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- '''After viewing dozens of New York Occupy protest videos, I've managed to uncover a 'triggering' mechanism that seems to set the NYPD into an arrest frenzy.''' The aggressive nature of the NYPD arrest style is different from what you might find, for example, in Portland Oregon. If some of these points are a bit odd, from your perspective, please understand they are based on NYPD behavioral observations. My personal intent for making this information available to the public is due to the large number of young persons who were oblivious as to why they had been arrested by the Police. To omit the facts leading to arrest can jeopardize one's future employment opportunities.	+ '''After viewing dozens of New York Occupy protest videos, I've managed to uncover a 'triggering' mechanism that seems to set the NYPD into an arrest frenzy.''' The aggressive nature of the NYPD arrest style is different from what you might find, for example, in Portland Oregon. If some of these points are a bit odd, from your perspective, please understand they are based on NYPD behavioral observations. My personal intent for making this information available to the public is due to the large number of young persons who were oblivious as to why they had been arrested by the Police. To omit the facts leading to arrest can both: Harm the public's respect for the Occupy movement, and jeopardize one's future employment opportunities.

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- '''After viewing dozens of New York Occupy protest videos, I've managed to uncover a 'triggering' mechanism that seems to set the NYPD into an arrest frenzy.''' The aggressive nature of the NYPD arrest style is different from what you might find, for example, in Portland Oregon. If some of these points are a bit odd, from your perspective, please understand they are based on NYPD behavioral observations. My personal intent for making this information available to the public is due to the large number of young persons who were oblivious as to why they had been arrested by the Police, and to fill that information gap.	+ '''After viewing dozens of New York Occupy protest videos, I've managed to uncover a 'triggering' mechanism that seems to set the NYPD into an arrest frenzy.''' The aggressive nature of the NYPD arrest style is different from what you might find, for example, in Portland Oregon. If some of these points are a bit odd, from your perspective, please understand they are based on NYPD behavioral observations. My personal intent for making this information available to the public is due to the large number of young persons who were oblivious as to why they had been arrested by the Police. To omit the facts leading to arrest can jeopardize one's future employment opportunities.

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- '''After viewing dozens of New York Occupy protest videos, I've managed to uncover a 'triggering' mechanism that seems to set the NYPD into an arrest frenzy.''' The original document was based on NYPD police & protester YouTube video observations. A fellow editor came in and changed NYPD to police, and that may make things a bit unclear, from your regional perspective. The aggressive nature of the NYPD are different from what you might find, for example, in Portland Oregon. If some of these points are a bit odd, from your perspective, please understand they are based on NYPD behavioral observations. My personal intent for making this information available to the public is due to the large number of young persons who were clueless as to why they had been arrested by the Police. This failure of Occupy organizers to consider the long term harm they may bring upon the younger protesters, due to misleading work shop information, has also prompted my involvement.	+ '''After viewing dozens of New York Occupy protest videos, I've managed to uncover a 'triggering' mechanism that seems to set the NYPD into an arrest frenzy.''' The aggressive nature of the NYPD arrest style is different from what you might find, for example, in Portland Oregon. If some of these points are a bit odd, from your perspective, please understand they are based on NYPD behavioral observations. My personal intent for making this information available to the public is due to the large number of young persons who were oblivious as to why they had been arrested by the Police, and to fill that information gap.

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- '''After viewing dozens of New York Occupy protest videos, I've managed to uncover a 'triggering' mechanism that seems to set the police personnel into an arrest frenzy.''' The original document was based on NYPD police & protester video observations. A fellow editor came in and changed NYPD to police, and I don't believe this is a valid edit. The aggressive nature of the NYPD are different from what you find in Portland Oregon. If some of these points are a bit odd, from your perspective, please understand they are based on NYPD behavioral observations.	+ '''After viewing dozens of New York Occupy protest videos, I've managed to uncover a 'triggering' mechanism that seems to set the NYPD into an arrest frenzy.''' The original document was based on NYPD police & protester YouTube video observations. A fellow editor came in and changed NYPD to police, and that may make things a bit unclear, from your regional perspective. The aggressive nature of the NYPD are different from what you might find, for example, in Portland Oregon. If some of these points are a bit odd, from your perspective, please understand they are based on NYPD behavioral observations. My personal intent for making this information available to the public is due to the large number of young persons who were clueless as to why they had been arrested by the Police. This failure of Occupy organizers to consider the long term harm they may bring upon the younger protesters, due to misleading work shop information, has also prompted my involvement.
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- a) The protester, when asked to keep walking, fails to turn face and body in direction of the officer's request. The second time the officer attempts to make this request, the protester is clearly seen standing his/her ground. The officer is then seen going into an arrest frenzy.	+ a) The protester, when asked to keep walking, fails to turn face and body in direction of the officer's request. The second time the officer attempts to make this request, the protester is clearly seen standing his/her ground. The officer is then observed apprehending the protester.
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- b) The protester is yelling within 2-3 feet of the officer's ear, and at the officer. This close proximity yelling would be threatening to any person, officer or protester.	+ b) The protester is yelling at the officer, and within 2-3 feet of the officer's ear. This close proximity yelling would be threatening to any person, officer or protester. It would also illicit pain in a person's ear, how would you react. The officer is then observed apprehending the protester.
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- c) The officer physically pushes the protester with the force that should knock you down, and the protester stands their ground. Yes this is assault, but the officer's actions will never be viewed (from the judges perspective) as assault. The protester who is indignant enough to stand their ground, and not continue walking in the direction of being shoved, they will be arrested.	+ c) The officer physically pushes the protester with the force that should knock the protester off their feet. The protester is observed moving less than 5 feet in the direction of the push and standing their ground, and/or turning to face the officer. Yes this is assault, and many protesters realize they have been assaulted by the officer, turning to face the officer in disgust, but the officer's actions will never be viewed (from the judges perspective) as assault. The protester who is indignant enough to stand their ground, and not continue walking in the direction of being shoved, the officer is usually observed in the act of apprehending that protester.
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- d) The photographer, when asked to keep walking or is pushed away from a SPECIFIC spot STANDS THEIR GROUND!	+ d) The photographer believing themselves to be outside the protest, an observer, when pushed away from a SPECIFIC spot, STANDS THEIR GROUND! the officer is then observed apprehending that photographer.
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- e) There has been at least one arrest made, as if in retaliation for one person whispering into the ear of an adjacent protester. The police are touchy.	+ e) It was brought to my attention, and outside the YouTube video observations that at least one arrest was made as if in retaliation for one person whispering into the ear of an adjacent protester. The police are touchy!
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- a) The protester, when asked to keep walking, exhibits compliance by physically turning head & body in direction of officer's request.	+ a) The protester, when asked to keep walking, or is shoved in a specific direction is observed moving along, without hesitation, and in the direction of that officer's request.
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- b) The photographer, when asked to keep walking, or pushed away from a SPECIFIC spot, swiftly creates a large distance between self and that officer.	+ b) The photographer, when asked to keep walking, or pushed away from a SPECIFIC spot, swiftly creates a large distance between self and that officer. A large distance should be considered greater than 25 feet.

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- '''After viewing dozens of OWS protest videos, I've managed to uncover a 'triggering' mechanism that seems to set the police personnel into an arrest frenzy.'''	+ '''After viewing dozens of New York Occupy protest videos, I've managed to uncover a 'triggering' mechanism that seems to set the police personnel into an arrest frenzy.''' The original document was based on NYPD police & protester video observations. A fellow editor came in and changed NYPD to police, and I don't believe this is a valid edit. The aggressive nature of the NYPD are different from what you find in Portland Oregon. If some of these points are a bit odd, from your perspective, please understand they are based on NYPD behavioral observations.

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- e) There has been at least one arrest made, as if in retaliation for one person whispering into the ear of an adjacent protester. The NYPD are touchy.	+ e) There has been at least one arrest made, as if in retaliation for one person whispering into the ear of an adjacent protester. The police are touchy.
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- c) SIT if you are practicing civil disobedience and don't argue. It is common sense that the officer will arrest the more aggressive, or foul mouthed protester first (all things being equal). "I'm not doing anything!" Sure, this body language is at the other end of the spectrum (passive as opposed to aggressive). You're not being threatening, but to the point of blocking some business, or traffic flow? This runs up against other laws the NYPD are required to enforce as well. If you do decide to remain seated until arrest, that's your choice. In order to keep with the intent of this section and avoid arrest, comply with the officers orders and move out of the way.	+ c) SIT if you are practicing civil disobedience and don't argue. It is common sense that the officer will arrest the more aggressive, or foul mouthed protester first (all things being equal). "I'm not doing anything!" Sure, this body language is at the other end of the spectrum (passive as opposed to aggressive). You're not being threatening, but to the point of blocking some business, or traffic flow? This runs up against other laws the police are required to enforce as well. If you do decide to remain seated until arrest, that's your choice. In order to keep with the intent of this section and avoid arrest, comply with the officers orders and move out of the way.
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- These are general guidelines, and may not guarantee that the protester will be free from arrest. If the NYPD are planning to 'kettle' several hundred, followed by an arrest frenzy, that would be a good example of an exception. Combative behavior is usually, from the perspective of the NYPD, interpreted as threatening. Yes, I know this sounds too simple minded, but the NYPD have a narrow window between combative and compliant. The further to the compliant side you can remain, the greater your odds of protesting without arrest.	+ These are general guidelines, and may not guarantee that the protester will be free from arrest. If the police are planning to 'kettle' several hundred, followed by an arrest frenzy, that would be a good example of an exception. Combative behavior is usually, from the perspective of the police, interpreted as threatening. Yes, I know this sounds too simple minded, but the police have a narrow window between combative and compliant. The further to the compliant side you can remain, the greater your odds of protesting without arrest.

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- c) The officer physically pushes the protester with the force that should knock you down, and the protester stands their ground. Yes this is assault, but the officer's actions will never be given the credit they deserve in court. The protester who is indignant enough to stand their ground and not continue walking in the direction of being shoved, they will be arrested.	+ c) The officer physically pushes the protester with the force that should knock you down, and the protester stands their ground. Yes this is assault, but the officer's actions will never be viewed (from the judges perspective) as assault. The protester who is indignant enough to stand their ground, and not continue walking in the direction of being shoved, they will be arrested.
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- c) SIT if you are practicing civil disobedience and don't argue. It is common sense that the officer will arrest the more aggressive, or foul mouthed protester first (all things being equal). "I'm not doing anything!" Sure, this body language is at the other end of the spectrum. Sure, you're not being threatening, but to the point of blocking some business, or traffic flow? This runs up against other laws the NYPD are required to enforce as well. If you do decide to remain seated until arrest, that is your choice and runs contrary to the intent of this document TO KEEP YOU FROM BEING ARRESTED!	+ c) SIT if you are practicing civil disobedience and don't argue. It is common sense that the officer will arrest the more aggressive, or foul mouthed protester first (all things being equal). "I'm not doing anything!" Sure, this body language is at the other end of the spectrum (passive as opposed to aggressive). You're not being threatening, but to the point of blocking some business, or traffic flow? This runs up against other laws the NYPD are required to enforce as well. If you do decide to remain seated until arrest, that's your choice. In order to keep with the intent of this section and avoid arrest, comply with the officers orders and move out of the way.

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- c) SIT if you are practicing civil disobedience and don't argue.	+ c) SIT if you are practicing civil disobedience and don't argue. It is common sense that the officer will arrest the more aggressive, or foul mouthed protester first (all things being equal). "I'm not doing anything!" Sure, this body language is at the other end of the spectrum. Sure, you're not being threatening, but to the point of blocking some business, or traffic flow? This runs up against other laws the NYPD are required to enforce as well. If you do decide to remain seated until arrest, that is your choice and runs contrary to the intent of this document TO KEEP YOU FROM BEING ARRESTED!

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- '''Additional reading material on "how to behave in the presence of an officer": http://www.midnightspecial.net/files/dealingwithpolice.pdf	+ '''Additional reading material on 'How to Behave in the Presence of an Officer': http://www.midnightspecial.net/files/dealingwithpolice.pdf'''

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- These are general guidelines, and may not guarantee that the protester will be free from arrest. If the NYPD are planning to 'kettle' several hundred, followed by an arrest frenzy, that would be a good example of an exception. Combative behavior is usually, from the perspective of the NYPD, interpreted as threatening. Yes, I know this sounds too simple minded, but the NYPD have a narrow window between combative and compliant. The further to the compliant side you can remain, the greater your odds of protesting without arrest. This document will provide additional information on [http://www.midnightspecial.net/files/dealingwithpolice.pdf]	+ These are general guidelines, and may not guarantee that the protester will be free from arrest. If the NYPD are planning to 'kettle' several hundred, followed by an arrest frenzy, that would be a good example of an exception. Combative behavior is usually, from the perspective of the NYPD, interpreted as threatening. Yes, I know this sounds too simple minded, but the NYPD have a narrow window between combative and compliant. The further to the compliant side you can remain, the greater your odds of protesting without arrest. + + '''Additional reading material on "how to behave in the presence of an officer": http://www.midnightspecial.net/files/dealingwithpolice.pdf + + '''Credits:''' + "Combative Body Language Will Lead to Arrest" was researched and initially posted by: + mythhealer@comcast.net + + '''Content Contributors & Contributing Editors:''' + + Link contribution "How to Behave in the Presence of an Officer" provided by: "The Ruckus Society" at http://www.ruckus.org/section.php?id=83
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- We must not let the police hold us down any longer. We must no longer conform to unjust laws. We must exercise our constitutional rights. They cannot jail all of us. We are the 99%.
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- These are general guidelines, and may not guarantee that the protester will be free from arrest. If the NYPD are planning to 'kettle' several hundred, followed by an arrest frenzy, that would be a good example of an exception. Combative behavior is usually, from the perspective of the NYPD, interpreted as threatening. Yes, I know this sounds too simple minded, but the NYPD have a narrow window between combative and compliant. The further to the compliant side you can remain, the greater your odds of protesting without arrest. This document will provide additional information on [how to behave]	+ These are general guidelines, and may not guarantee that the protester will be free from arrest. If the NYPD are planning to 'kettle' several hundred, followed by an arrest frenzy, that would be a good example of an exception. Combative behavior is usually, from the perspective of the NYPD, interpreted as threatening. Yes, I know this sounds too simple minded, but the NYPD have a narrow window between combative and compliant. The further to the compliant side you can remain, the greater your odds of protesting without arrest. This document will provide additional information on [http://www.midnightspecial.net/files/dealingwithpolice.pdf]

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- These are general guidelines, and may not guarantee that the protester will be free from arrest. If the NYPD are planning to 'kettle' several hundred, followed by an arrest frenzy, that would be a good example of an exception. Combative behavior is usually, from the perspective of the NYPD, interpreted as threatening. Yes, I know this sounds too simple minded, but the NYPD have a narrow window between combative and compliant. The further to the compliant side you can remain, the greater your odds of protesting without arrest.	+ These are general guidelines, and may not guarantee that the protester will be free from arrest. If the NYPD are planning to 'kettle' several hundred, followed by an arrest frenzy, that would be a good example of an exception. Combative behavior is usually, from the perspective of the NYPD, interpreted as threatening. Yes, I know this sounds too simple minded, but the NYPD have a narrow window between combative and compliant. The further to the compliant side you can remain, the greater your odds of protesting without arrest. This document will provide additional information on [how to behave] +

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2011-10-15 04:31:53

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- d) Keep your hands in plain sight at all times and, if confronted, make no sudden moves other than those the officer has requested and will expect. Remember, the officer may not be able to tell you are not a physical threat to him in a chaotic situation.	+ d) Keep your hands in plain sight at all times and, if confronted, make no sudden moves other than those the officer has requested and will expect. Remember, the officer may not be able to tell you are not a physical threat to him/her in a chaotic situation.

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- c) The officer physically pushes the protester with the force that should knock you down, and the protester stands their ground. Yes this is assault, but that levity will never be given the credit it deserves in court. The protester who is indignant enough to stand their ground and not continue walking in the direction of being shoved, they will be arrested.	+ c) The officer physically pushes the protester with the force that should knock you down, and the protester stands their ground. Yes this is assault, but the officer's actions will never be given the credit they deserve in court. The protester who is indignant enough to stand their ground and not continue walking in the direction of being shoved, they will be arrested.

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- b) The protester is yelling within 2-3 feet of the officer's ear, and at the officer. This close proximity yelling would be threatening to any person, officer or protester. Remember, the officer may not be able to tell you are not a physical threat to him in a chaotic situation.	+ b) The protester is yelling within 2-3 feet of the officer's ear, and at the officer. This close proximity yelling would be threatening to any person, officer or protester.
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- d) Remember to keep your hands in plain sight at all times and, if confronted, to make no sudden moves other than the moves the officer has requested.	+ d) Keep your hands in plain sight at all times and, if confronted, make no sudden moves other than those the officer has requested and will expect. Remember, the officer may not be able to tell you are not a physical threat to him in a chaotic situation.

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- b) The protester is yelling within 2-3 feet of the officer's ear, and at the officer. This close proximity yelling would be threatening to any person, officer or protester.	+ b) The protester is yelling within 2-3 feet of the officer's ear, and at the officer. This close proximity yelling would be threatening to any person, officer or protester. Remember, the officer may not be able to tell you are not a physical threat to him in a chaotic situation.
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2011-10-09 01:14:01

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- b) The photographer, when asked to keep walking or is pushed away from a SPECIFIC spot STANDS THEIR GROUND!	+ d) The photographer, when asked to keep walking or is pushed away from a SPECIFIC spot STANDS THEIR GROUND!
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- c) There has been at least one arrest made, as if in retaliation for one person whispering into the ear of an adjacent protester. The NYPD are touchy!	+ e) There has been at least one arrest made, as if in retaliation for one person whispering into the ear of an adjacent protester. The NYPD are touchy!

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2011-10-07 20:56:31

moved the whispering comment to a more comprehensive location.

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- Law enforcement is trained to interpret non compliant as combative. Combative behavior is usually, from the perspective of the NYPD, interpreted as threatening. Yes, I know this sounds too simple minded, but the NYPD have a narrow window between combative and compliant.	+ Final Thoughts: + + These are general guidelines, and may not guarantee that the protester will be free from arrest. If the NYPD are planning to 'kettle' several hundred, followed by an arrest frenzy, that would be a good example of an exception. Combative behavior is usually, from the perspective of the NYPD, interpreted as threatening. Yes, I know this sounds too simple minded, but the NYPD have a narrow window between combative and compliant. The further to the compliant side you can remain, the greater your odds of protesting without arrest. + + Note to contributing editors: + The comment about whispering was moved to the "Protest Behavior Usually Leading to Arrest" section. + + contact information: + mythhealer@comcast.net

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	+ c) There has been at least one arrest made, as if in retaliation for one person whispering into the ear of an adjacent protester. The NYPD are touchy! +

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- Law enforcement is trained to interpret whispering as combative. Combative behavior is usually, from the perspective of the NYPD, interpreted as threatening. Yes, I know this sounds too simple minded, but the NYPD have a narrow window between combative and compliant.	+ Law enforcement is trained to interpret non compliant as combative. Combative behavior is usually, from the perspective of the NYPD, interpreted as threatening. Yes, I know this sounds too simple minded, but the NYPD have a narrow window between combative and compliant.

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2011-10-07 20:28:16

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- Law enforcement is trained to interpret YELLING TO THE TOP OF YOUR LUNGS! as combative. Combative behavior is usually, from the perspective of the NYPD, interpreted as threatening. Yes, I know this sounds too simple minded, but the NYPD have a narrow window between combative and compliant. - - Contact the author: - mythhealer@comcast.net	+ Law enforcement is trained to interpret whispering as combative. Combative behavior is usually, from the perspective of the NYPD, interpreted as threatening. Yes, I know this sounds too simple minded, but the NYPD have a narrow window between combative and compliant.

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- Law enforcement is trained to interpret YELLING TO THE TOP OF YOUR LUNGS! as 'combative behavior' ... This must be understood by the protester. Combative behavior is usually the precursor to assault. Yes, I know this sounds too simple minded, but that's just how the officer's 'think'.	+ Law enforcement is trained to interpret YELLING TO THE TOP OF YOUR LUNGS! as combative. Combative behavior is usually, from the perspective of the NYPD, interpreted as threatening. Yes, I know this sounds too simple minded, but that's just how the officer's 'think'.

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- a) The protester, when asked to keep walking, fails to turn face and body in direction of the officer's request. - The second time the officer attempts to make this request, the protester is clearly seen standing his/her ground. - The officer is then seen going into an arrest frenzy.	+ a) The protester, when asked to keep walking, fails to turn face and body in direction of the officer's request. The second time the officer attempts to make this request, the protester is clearly seen standing his/her ground. The officer is then seen going into an arrest frenzy.
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- After viewing dozens of OWS protest videos, I've managed to uncover a 'triggering' mechanism that seems to set the NYPD personnel into an arrest frenzy.	+ '''After viewing dozens of OWS protest videos, I've managed to uncover a 'triggering' mechanism that seems to set the NYPD personnel into an arrest frenzy.'''
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- c) The officer physically pushes the protester with the force that should knock you down, and the protester stands their ground. Yes this is assault, but that levity will never be - given the credit it deserves in court. The protester who is indignant enough to stand their ground and not continue walking in the direction of being shoved, they will be arrested.	+ c) The officer physically pushes the protester with the force that should knock you down, and the protester stands their ground. Yes this is assault, but that levity will never be + given the credit it deserves in court. The protester who is indignant enough to stand their ground and not continue walking in the direction of being shoved, they will be arrested.
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	+ After viewing dozens of OWS protest videos, I've managed to uncover a 'triggering' mechanism that seems to set the NYPD personnel into an arrest frenzy. + + There are two protest behaviors that get drastically different responses from the N.Y. Police: + + Protest Behavior Usually Leading to Arrest: + + a) The protester, when asked to keep walking, fails to turn face and body in direction of the officer's request. + The second time the officer attempts to make this request, the protester is clearly seen standing his/her ground. + + The officer is then seen going into an arrest frenzy. + + b) The protester is yelling within 2-3 feet of the officer's ear, and at the officer. This close proximity yelling would be threatening to any person, officer or protester. + + c) The officer physically pushes the protester with the force that should knock you down, and the protester stands their ground. Yes this is assault, but that levity will never be + given the credit it deserves in court. The protester who is indignant enough to stand their ground and not continue walking in the direction of being shoved, they will be arrested. + + b) The photographer, when asked to keep walking or is pushed away from a SPECIFIC spot STANDS THEIR GROUND! + + Protest Behavior Usually Communicating a Non Threat to the Officer - thus - No Arrest is Made! + + a) The protester, when asked to keep walking, exhibits compliance by physically turning head & body in direction of officer's request while MOVING IN THAT DIRECTION! + + b) The photographer, when asked to keep walking, or pushed away from a SPECIFIC spot, swiftly creates a large distance between self and that officer. + + Law enforcement is trained to interpret YELLING TO THE TOP OF YOUR LUNGS! as 'combative behavior' ... This must be understood by the protester. Combative behavior is usually the precursor to assault. Yes, I know this sounds too simple minded, but that's just how the officer's 'think'.