A report that outlines a planning program of municipal coordination and cooperation during a major emergency or civil disturbance.

A study about the problems of riot control, and suggested solutions to these problems.

Suggested course outline for police training programs to teach officers how to communicate effectively with all members of the community.

A set of operational guidelines for law enforcement agencies to follow in order to prevent and control collective violence. The guidelines are based on the techniques and experiences of 14 city police departments and five state law enforcement agencies.

A bibliography of published and unpublished sources related to riot control and the management of dangerous situations.

An interview with three members of the Chicago Police Department: Deputy Superintendent of Investigative Services George Ruckrich, Chief of the Patrol Division John Cadogan, and Deputy Chief of the Patrol Division John Corless. Topics include written plans, command and control, communications, mass arrest procedures, and specific incidents.

An interview with Sergeant Christopher Buck of the Detroit Police Department about media, community relations, and inter-agency contact.

An interview with Lieutenant Crystal Harris of the Detroit Police Department about training and community relations.

An interview with Inspector Andrea Jackson of the Detroit Police Department about command posts, command and control, equipment, planning, training, incidents, communications, and inter-agency agreements.

An interview with Inspector Chester Logan of the Detroit Police Department about planning, command and control, mass arrest procedures, community relations, and training.