After facing criticism from the U.S. Department of Justice, the Phoenix Police Department is revamping its policies for how officers handle protests and is seeking public input on its draft rules.
The First Amendment Facilitation and Management policy, also known as Operational Order 1.10, is designed to give both the public and the department a clear understanding of how police will manage large gatherings.
This is the first time the Phoenix Police Department will have a unified policy on dealing with protests and assemblies. Previously, the department’s guidance on protests was spread across operational orders.
Phoenix residents and business owners can provide feedback on the draft policy until Oct. 27.
The draft policies are available online in English and Spanish .
Readers can submit feedback by clicking on a button at the bottom of the draft.
In June, the Justice Department published a report that concluded Phoenix police violated the rights of protesters and targeted people who voiced anti-police messages.