Civil disturbancesThere have been signs of discontent in urban areas in both the UK and France in 2005, and the emergency services are always in the front line. Just before CRJ went to press these rumblings erupted into full blown violence in France.
Civil disturbance: an unconventional crisis
France is currently in the grip of a 'social Katrina', says PATRICK LAGADEC. Exactly as in the US, the first response to the riots was characterised by stupor and absence. It is now of paramount importance for everyone involved to avoid the lethal 'bad old ways' and the inevitable state of confusion and abdication
Night of violence in Perpignan
This May saw an unexpected outbreak of riots in the French town of Perpignan, after clashes between two communities exploded into violence directed at each other, property and the emergency services, writes CAPTAIN FRANCIS MATEU
Community Engagement
Also, in September, violence and disorder broke out in Northern Ireland, with emergency services and the military coming under attack. ASSISTANT CHIEF PETER CRAIG looks at initiatives for engaging the community and protection personnel from such attacks, a topic that will be addressed at the IJOCC 2006 event in January.
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