baton charge
Truncheon-wielding police advance
A baton charge is a coordinated rush by police or military personnel wielding batons to disperse a crowd.
The tactic involves officers advancing rapidly in formation, using their clubs to push back or strike protesters or rioters: Police launched a baton charge when the demonstration turned violent.
- mass arrestSimultaneous detention of many
- riot controlSubduing violent gatherings
- riot shieldProtective panel for officers
- pepper sprayCapsaicin-based defensive aerosol
- body armorProtective garment stopping bullets
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- riot controlriot police, riot gear, riot shield, tear gas, water cannon
baton chargede-escalation
Reducing conflict intensity
standing down · dialogue · non-intervention · verbal warning · peaceful resolution
baton chargepeaceful assembly
Nonviolent group protest
sit-in · candlelight vigil · silent protest · peaceful march · police escort
baton chargetactical withdrawal
Deliberate retreat preserving forces
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