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SITUATION:

PSYOP teams and radio stations have publicly announced the time and location of your weapons buy-back site. You are located in a GP large tent within a secure area. The local infantry unit is providing you security, and you are responsible for access to the site.

EVENT(S):

1. More than 500 reporters arrive at the gate and want to film the buy results.

2. Reporters at the gate start filming local nationals bringing weapons to the site. They immediately leave without turning in their weapons.

3. A fight breaks out at the gate because a group of young thugs are trying to steal a weapon from a woman.

4. Local police arrive at the front gate to disperse the crowd.

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

EVENT(S):

1. Meet with the senior media representative (hopefully PAO can assist), and give them an interior location to film the operation. At any time during the operation that the media hinder your mission, you are authorized to escort them out of the compound. Normally, they will adhere to your instructions; make sure you have a well thoughtout plan.

2. The intimidation factor of the media in Haiti causes many to shy away from cameras of any type. They fear that their picture will be used by the police in the future. You should try to position the media at a distance and lessen the impact of their presence. Consider employing the linguist within the crowd to asses the crowd and assure them that they are helping their country become a democracy by turning in their weapons.

3. Use the graduated response techniques for a crowd. Necessary and proportional force is authorized to control disturbances and disperse crowds threatening essential civic order.

4. Report to higher HQ ASAP. Use the speaker team and linguist to gain contact with the police OIC. Inform the police that their services are not needed and thank them. If they persist, the commander should request IPM assistance to have the police leave the area. NOTE: To date, the local police presence has had a negative impact on just about any given situation. The general population will not come forward with weapons or information when the police are present. This may change in the future, but should be considered during planning.

ROE Limitations and Restrictions:

ROE 4: Members of the military, police or other armed persons may be stopped, detained, and, if necessary, disarmed if they appear to threaten essential civic order.