Operation Brampton 09 July 2011

Information Multi Cultural Event on the Hoe EDL intend to march UAF intend a counter march Two further events in North Devon Protestors will travel from out of Force

Strategy As far as practicable: Protect life and property Maintain public order Prevent interference with the organised event on the Hoe, together with organisers Facilitate peaceful protest Maintain public confidence in a proportionate, intelligence led and effective policing response

Strategy cont..... Gather and preserve evidence of offences Maintain good communication with all involved Maximise safety to those involved in events on the Hoe Minimise risk to officers Minimise risk to protestors Tone of policing to be firm but fair and proportionate policing within ECHR

Considerations Level of disorder at previous marches Balance of cost v effectiveness re resourcing Location and distance from support Accurate intelligence Community confidence Demand on resources from elsewhere (N. Devon) Social media, rumour etc Saturday in Plymouth

Planning Command protocol Supt Community Engagement Communication with protestors Planning of protest routes Mutual Aid Numbers: Hoe Event 500 All day until EDL Up to 500 UAF About 900

Resourcing 15 PSUs with tasking if event did not occur Horses Dogs Intel cell Resourcing Finance Gold Silver BTP trains

Events on the day Protestors arrived from onwards Event on the Hoe went ahead Two simultaneous marches policed Good liaison with partners e.g. Local Authority Business as usual in City Centre Social Media comment 6 arrests 3 during marching and three in the evening ENTE policed succesfully

Learning Establish command protocols early Early communication with mutual aid forces ref standards and what is expected Involvement of finance Early negotiation with protestors Close links with partners e.g. L.A., city centre management, business, organisers, media Focus on community engagement Clear specific briefings

Outcome Strategy achieved ECHR complied with Minimised disruption Support from local communities Well received by LA Local Commanders with no negative legacy issues Thanks from protestors