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CBS News
17-07-2025
- CBS News
East Carson Street closure and checkpoints could be coming to South Side amid rowdy crowds crackdown
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and city leaders are working on a new idea to end the unruly crowds and violence plaguing the South Side this summer. Among the mayhem on the South Side this month, two police officers were injured after a man threw a lit firework at them and shots were fired during the Fourth of July weekend. "When you see these gangs not have respect for officers, it's really concerning, and clearly we know that we need to do something differently here at the South Side," Pittsburgh City Councilman Bob Charland said on Wednesday. Police have had trouble clearing the large crowds filled with teens not from the South Side. "One of the ideas that we've looked at has been finding a way to keep youth out of the bar district after 10 o'clock," Charland said. Charland points to Capo's bar as having a reputation for underage drinking, overserving and loose security. The bar was labeled as a disruptive property, which means anytime fire, EMS or police are called, the owners will be billed. The city is working with the district attorney's office to take the next step. Pennsylvania State Police and the city of Pittsburgh are collaborating to improve public safety on the South Side. Sources told KDKA the city is considering a partial shutdown of East Carson Street on Friday and Saturday nights to better control the crowds. People would also have to walk through security checkpoints at 10th and 18th streets. A PennDOT spokesperson said the closures are pending approval of a special permit from the city, which PennDOT hasn't received as of Wednesday night. East Carson Street is a state road. "Who would be checking these IDs, how would that work?" KDKA's Jennifer Borrasso asked Charland. "One of the things we know is officers can't be the ones checking IDs," Charland said. "We probably would look at a private security firm to give us some help with that. But as it stands right now, so much of this plan is in formation. We are working with what we legally are allowed to do and also what is feasible." KDKA was told the East Carson Street closure plan is not permanent. It's just being tested. But it could be the reality for some time.
Arab News
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Punjab launches Pakistan's first riot management police force
ISLAMABAD: The chief minister of Pakistan's most populous Punjab province this week launched the country's first-ever riot management police force, state-run media reported, saying the move would prove instrumental in protecting people's lives and ensure the safety of government infrastructure. As per a report in the state-run Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), a comprehensive eight-week training program was held at the Police Training Center in Punjab's Farooqabad city for the first batch of the force. The training followed manuals from the United States, Turkiye, Europe and other developed countries, and was delivered by experts trained in Turkiye, the report said. During the passing-out ceremony, officers demonstrated exceptional crowd-control drills designed to safely manage violent protest scenarios. 'Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has established Pakistan's first-ever dedicated Riot Management Police Force, marking a major milestone in law enforcement and crowd control in the province,' the APP report said on Saturday. 'The new force has been created within the Punjab Police framework to protect the life, property, and safety of citizens as well as government infrastructure.' The report said that the Riot Management Police, which consists of physically active, capable, and agile officers, was trained specifically to respond to volatile situations with professionalism. It said the first phase of the Riot Management Police Force includes 5,000 personnel, out of which 3,000 have successfully completed training. The report said these personnel will be deployed across Punjab's regional headquarters, with 250 officers assigned to each region to ensure 'swift and organized response' to unrest. Each Riot Management Police team of 250 personnel is supported by 15 specialized sub-units, including the First Aid Unit, the Drone Surveillance Team, the Crowd Engagement Team, the Negotiation Team, the Crowd Control Unit, the Arrest Unit, the Evacuation Team, the K9 (dog handler) Unit, the Sniper and Tactical Response Team. 'The force has been equipped with advanced crowd-control equipment, safety gear, and riot protection tools, and personnel will receive special allowances based on their professional roles,' APP said. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz was briefed that the force has been specially trained to manage all types of crowds, including organized violent groups. The aim is to not only neutralize threats but also engage with protesters proactively to prevent damage to public and private property, she said. 'The establishment of this force brings a new dimension to modern governance,' Nawaz was quoted as saying. 'By safely controlling angry crowds, it becomes possible to de-escalate tension and prevent chaos.' Pakistan has historically seen violent protests that have caused significant damage to people's lives, property and government infrastructure.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Photo Gallery: Crowd control tested at Toronto's Rogers Stadium
Coldplay fans appeared to experience a smoother exit from Toronto's Rogers Stadium on Monday night, after complaints of poor crowd control following the outdoor venue's inaugural show last week. As crowds leaving the stadium thickened, staff held up red lights and instructed people to wait inside the venue before they could proceed to transit areas. A green light meant go. The practice, which operator Live Nation Canada refers to as "pulsing," was also in use at the venue's first show. This time, the operator promised to reconfigure the exit routes so that crowds would be dispersed to multiple nearby subway stations. While some fans complained about the temporary standstills, the crowd control technique appeared to help prevent overcrowding at Downsview Park, the nearest subway and GO train station, with a limited number of people flowing through at a time. Here is a look at some scenes as fans entered and exited the venue. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 8, 2025.
CTV News
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
See the crowds at Coldplay's first Rogers Stadium show
Coldplay fans appeared to experience a smoother exit from Toronto's Rogers Stadium on Monday night, after complaints of poor crowd control following the outdoor venue's inaugural show last week. However, some concert-goers told The Canadian Press they were still left feeling 'lucky' to get out without any major incident. Here is a look at some scenes as fans entered and exited the venue. Published:
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Yahoo
Youngstown police early Sunday grapple with 2 large crowds causing havoc
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Reports said city police early Sunday were faced with two large crowds that tied up every car on the road. Read next: YPD officers have to take cover as gunfire breaks out while they investigate fight Reports said a large crowd in the Commerce Street parking lot of the Hookah Lounge about 2:15 a.m. blocked the entire lot. People were drinking, dancing on cars and there were at least two fights, reports said. Reports said nearly every car in the city was needed to control that crowd, and when the crowd was broken up, it reformed downtown. About 2:35 a.m., reports said every car was needed for another large crowd on South Avenue between Dickson and Cameron avenues where a large crowd from a nearby bar, the Local Celebrity, blocked parking lots, sidewalks and streets before moving to a nearby gas station, where they 'filled the lot to capacity, blast music from their vehicles, dance in the parking lot and on top of their vehicles while filming themselves and each other while they disturb the peace of anyone who might be in nearby homes, trying to sleep.' Reports said this is a 'regular occurrence' and that officers had a similar situation the evening before. Additionally, cars were parked on sidewalks and illegally parked on the street, blocking traffic on South Avenue, reports said. Two people were issued citations for fourth-degree misdemeanor disorderly conduct charges for walking in the street and ignoring requests to walk on the sidewalk. Also, reports said, several people who were fighting were sprayed with pepper spray. A message was left with city spokesman Andy Resnick asking if the department will have a strategy in the future to deal with large crowds. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
