Calif. officers get more training in handling big demonstrations

Event Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:10:20 GMT
Author: Lt. Dan Marcou
Henry K. Lee The San Francisco Chronicle SAN FRANCISCO — Stung by criticism over his officers' actions during Occupy Oakland protests and other demonstrations, Police Chief Howard Jordan said Monday he was ordering "major reforms" in how police deal with large crowds. Smaller groups of officers will go into crowds to weed out problem protesters, and officers will make every effort ...