3.1.3. Weapons and related equipment must be thoroughly examined to determine that they are in good condition (e g.- not expired,) before being deployed at the protest site, in accordance with Police Order A19, 25. 3.2. Key staging areas should be established in and around the protest at which the following should be stored, 3.2.1. Full civil disturbance gear (e g: shields, gas masks, batons, non-lethal and lethal weapons) to be used when a peaceful protest becomes an unlawful assembly. Until this state comes into being, lethal weapons should not be displayed or used, as it is likely to incite the crowd. 3.2.2. Provisions for food and water (for drinking and for relief from the effects of tear gas) 3.3. Other types of equipment that are required should include, but are not limited to the following: 3.3.1. Megaphones 3.3.2. Flood lights (to be used at protests held at night) 3.3.3. Proper equipment to conduct lawful arrests of unlawful protesters 3.3.4. Backup vehicles and extra fuel 3.3.5. Communication equipment 3.3.6. Equipment in place to remove any blockades (e.g., vehicles, barrels) set up by civilians to restrict movement. 3.4. The police media division and Criminal Records Division (CRD) should send personnel to video the progress of the protest and provide a record of the sequence of events for the collection of evidence for later review. 4. Predetermined responses 4.1.Officers are advised to develop predetermined responses/options for specific criminal activity during the event, including but not limited to criminal damage to property, arson, looting, vandalism, physical assaults, emergent issues where 33