NCJ Number
6899
Journal
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Volume: 38 Issue: 12 Dated: (DECEMBER 1969) Pages: 7-10
Date Published
1969
Length
4 pages
Annotation
A NEW HAMPSHIRE POLICE DEPARTMENT LEARNED FROM A 1965 RIOT AND NOW MEETS THE TOWN'S ANNUAL INFLUX OF CYCLISTS WITH AN ORGANIZED PLAN AND TESTED TECHNIQUES.
Abstract
THIS ARTICLE STATES THAT MOTORCYCLE GANGS ARE NOT ROWDY FUNSEEKERS, BUT CONSIST OF GROWN MEN ARMED WITH THE CHAINS USED TO LOCK THEIR CYCLES. THE LACONIA POLICE DEPARTMENT NOW COOPERATES WITH STATE AND OTHER LOCAL AUTHORITIES. ALL FORCES ACT IN ACCORD WITH ESTABLISHED CROWD CONTROL AND ARREST PROCEDURES. SPECIFIC POLICIES INCLUDE - BANNING PUBLIC CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL, DIVERTING TRAFFIC FROM THE SCENES OF DISTURBANCES, AND SATURATION OF THE ENTIRE AREA WITH POLICE MANPOWER. POLICIES HAVE ACHIEVED THEIR OBJECTIVE.