For journalists planning to report on the #VirginiaRally in #Richmond on #MLK Day this Monday:
- Bookmark and share #CPJEmergencies' safety advice on reporting on civil unrest
- Check out and RT the thread of safety advice below ⤵️
cpj.org/2018/09/physic…
- Bookmark and share #CPJEmergencies' safety advice on reporting on civil unrest
- Check out and RT the thread of safety advice below ⤵️
cpj.org/2018/09/physic…
Safety update from #CPJEmergencies for journalists planning to report on the #VirginiaRally:
A temporary state of emergency has been declared in #Richmond, VA, as officials fear out of state militias are planning on disrupting an anti-gun rally.
A temporary state of emergency has been declared in #Richmond, VA, as officials fear out of state militias are planning on disrupting an anti-gun rally.
Journalists planning to report on the #VirginiaRally be aware:
-There is a temporary ban on weapons, including firearms, from the grounds of the State Capitol
-Some journalists have been advised to take Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as bullet proof vests and helmets
-There is a temporary ban on weapons, including firearms, from the grounds of the State Capitol
-Some journalists have been advised to take Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as bullet proof vests and helmets
If you're a journalist planning to attend and cover the #VirginiaRally on #MLK Day on Monday:
- Assess the layout of the protest location
- Identify key landmarks and exit points around sites where crowds are likely to congregate in case you need to retreat quickly
- Assess the layout of the protest location
- Identify key landmarks and exit points around sites where crowds are likely to congregate in case you need to retreat quickly
Safety advice for journalists covering the #VirginiaRally:
- Be conscious of potential vehicular ramming attacks and stay to the sides of streets or roads where individuals are gathering
- Maintain situational awareness at all times
cpj.org/2018/09/physic…
- Be conscious of potential vehicular ramming attacks and stay to the sides of streets or roads where individuals are gathering
- Maintain situational awareness at all times
cpj.org/2018/09/physic…
Journalists planning to report on the #VirginiaRally:
- Try to stay on the fringes of the crowd to avoid getting sucked into the middle in case the crowd turns hostile
- Avoid working alone if possible, and keep in regular contact with colleagues and/or other media workers
- Try to stay on the fringes of the crowd to avoid getting sucked into the middle in case the crowd turns hostile
- Avoid working alone if possible, and keep in regular contact with colleagues and/or other media workers
If you are a journalist working on your own to cover the #VirginiaRally in #Richmond on #MLK Day on Monday:
Check out #CPJEmergencies' safety guide on solo reporting.
cpj.org/2019/09/physic…
Check out #CPJEmergencies' safety guide on solo reporting.
cpj.org/2019/09/physic…
Safety advice from #CPJEmergencies for journalists planning to cover the #VirginiaRally:
Be alert to the potential use of tear gas, rubber bullets & water cannons by authorities.
See our guide to reporting on civil disorder for more safety information.
cpj.org/2018/09/physic…
Be alert to the potential use of tear gas, rubber bullets & water cannons by authorities.
See our guide to reporting on civil disorder for more safety information.
cpj.org/2018/09/physic…
Given the high police presence around the #VirginiaRally, journalists planning to report on the rally should maintain situational awareness even if working away from the rally.
See #CPJEmergencies' full safety guide for reporting on civil unrest:
cpj.org/2018/09/physic…
See #CPJEmergencies' full safety guide for reporting on civil unrest:
cpj.org/2018/09/physic…
