6. The officers must as far as possible try to reason with the crowd, and persuade them to disperse. Failing which, the crowd must be reminded of the legal consequences of their intended actions. 7. The officers deployed to the scene must be adequately armed with benign control methods, non-lethal weapons, and lethal weapons to be used at the command of the commanding officer at the protest site. 8. The officers at the scene must not break rank, unless ordered to do so by the commanding officer at the scene. 9. Before being deployed the officers must be aware of the actions, they can lawfully take to prevent criminal damage to property, and the unlawful occupation of the property, without fear of legal repercussions (This should be incorporated into police training through awareness workshops). 10. An officer who breaches his duty to protect the property and refuses the order of a commanding officer should be identified and subject to disciplinary action and legal action. 11. When it is incumbent on the police and tri-forces to prevent criminal trespass, the unlawful occupation of premises, and property damage, a court order must be obtained from the Magistrate having jurisdiction in the area. 12. The court order must be presented to the protesters and the same should be released to the media to make the unlawful occupants aware of the time frame within which they must leave the premises before necessary force is employed. Provide multiple warnings of the same. 43