As of September 21, there have been 825 reported aggressions against journalists in the U.S. including 109 arrests, 203 physical attacks (including more than 75 by law enforcement), 99 tear gassings, 61 pepper sprayings, 194 rubber bullets, among others. This 90-minute workshop will cover risk assessment and situational awareness as well as practical strategies and tactics for preparing to cover civil disturbances. Topics will include protective gear, positioning in a crowd, how to deal with tear gas, rubber bullets and other riot and crowd control tactics.
The training will be led by Judith Matloff, a veteran reporter and the Dart Center's senior safety advisor.
