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How To Stay Safe While Protesting


How to Protest Safely - NRDC

Long sleeves and pants, gloves, and goggles can also help protect your skin and eyes in the event that you're faced with tear gas or rubber bullets. (Opt for ...

Protest Tips and Resources | NYU School of Law

Best Practices for Protesting Safely · Wear a mask. · Wear nondescript clothing and comfortable shoes. · Bring a friend. · Bring water. · If possible, do not wear ...

Safety While Protesting: Protesting & Supporting Protests Safely

The librarians of Seattle Central College have pulled together the best evidence we could find about dealing with the safety hazards of direct political action.

10 Tips to Stay Safe in a Demonstration - Emergency Management

10 Tips to Stay Safe in a Demonstration · During the pandemic, wear a mask, maintain physical distance, and carry hand sanitizer. · Be aware of the influence your ...

Tips for Protesting Peacefully and Safely - Human Rights Campaign

Stay hydrated and dress for expected weather. · Bring any needed medication, water, face masks and supplies. · Take supplies to protect yourself ...

Protesting Tips: What to Bring, How to Act, How to Stay Safe | WIRED

Take precautions and cover your face with a mask or bandana. Face coverings also have the benefit of shielding your identity from cameras and ...

Safety Tips for Protests, Rallies and Marches - Drexel University

While marching or participating: · Stay focused and aware of your surroundings at all times. · Stay hydrated by frequently drinking water. · Don't shake hands, hug ...

How to stay safe during a protest

The police often use tear gas, rubber bullets, and pepper spray during protests. The following information suggests how you can respond or react in such cases.

Protect your protest

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Do not take things you won't need and avoid bringing anything that could put you or those around you in danger, or give the ...

Know Your Rights: Guide To Protesting & Community Safety

Safety at Protests · Wear contacts. This may cause damage if you get attacked with tear gas. · Put Vaseline, mineral oil, oil-based sunscreen or ...

Staying Safe and Healthy at a Public Demonstration or March

Wear your mask, maintain six feet between you and others as far as possible, and carry hand sanitizer. Participate with Others if Possible. Always try to bring ...

Right to protest - Amnesty International

How to stay safe at a protest · Know your rights – You have a right to peacefully assemble, a right to privacy and a right to protest. · Plan ahead – Find out ...

How to Defend Against Police Surveillance at Protests - ACLU of DC

Wear a face mask + sunglasses. Face masks and sunglasses not only protect against COVID-19, they also make it more difficult for police to identify you using ...

Know Your Rights | Protesters' Rights | ACLU

Always remain calm and never physically resist a police officer. · Police cannot detain you without reasonable suspicion that you have or are about to commit a ...

Protests and civil unrest | Smartraveller

Stay safe and avoid danger; Stay within the law; Follow instructions from local authorities; Get help if you're hurt; Tell family and friends ...

I'm going to my first protest, any tips? : r/punk - Reddit

Wear very basic clothing. · Cover your face · LEAVE YOUR PHONE AT HOME. · Bring water and little snacks (protein bars, granola, etc.) · Depending on ...

Safety Tips for Attending Rallies & Protests - Sierra Club

While There: · Be alert to suspicious persons, packages, activity, and vehicles: Stay away from unattended bags, backpacks, boxes, or other packages. · If you see ...

Stay Safe & Healthy at a Public Demonstration | Drake University

Remember to bring and wear your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at a demonstration. If you have extra PPE that is unused and clean, it can be good to bring ...

Protest Safety Tips | International Safety & Security - Blogs

Go out in groups and tell someone where you are going. · Stay informed · Follow all instructions and guidance from local law enforcement or ...

How to stay safer at a protest | American Friends Service Committee

The best way to keep yourself and others safe is to not talk with the police. This is true even if you believe you “have nothing to hide.” If ...