How U.S. News Crews can Stay Safe During Civil Unrest
How U.S. News Crews can Stay Safe During Civil Unrest
Overview
The January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol building put a new focus on the safety of journalists based in America. In this U.S. election year, EBU Academy is offering the American-based correspondents of EBU members an opportunity to learn how to better protect themselves in civil unrest situations. Our 4.5 hours online will equip you with the knowledge to identify threats and reduce any risks to your and your crew’s personal safety. Taught online using instructor-led discussion, presentation, video examples and interactive teaching.
Target Audience
Staff that may deploy to and operate in these environments.
Course Outline
- Threats Awareness.
- Situational Awareness.
- Improving safety with the use of good teamwork.
- Reducing the risk from crushing.
- Pre-deployment considerations.
- Reducing the risk from thrown or falling objects.
- Reducing risk from an incendiary threat.
- Policing of public order, focusing on the US.
- Reducing the risk from physical assault.
- Disengaging safely from conflict situation.
- Team extraction from a dense crowd.