Your reasons for going to the rally may vary. Regardless of whether you want to express your civic position or just decided to support a friend, you need to realize that you are not heading for the May school demonstration. Cases of police arrest and injury by riot policemen are not uncommon. In order not to end up at the police station after the rally, try to behave correctly with law enforcement officers.
Instructions
Step 1
Refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages before going to the rally. Never take alcohol with you. If you are afraid or very anxious, then it is better to refuse to attend such events than to relieve tension with the help of a flask of cognac. If the police detain you drunk, it will be difficult to get by with one fine.
Step 2
Be calm and try to control the situation. If you do not agree with the slogans shouted out, then do not support them. Do not succumb to herd instinct and do not respond to calls for pogroms and police resistance. Remember, the law will be against you. You are a sane, law-abiding citizen who wants to express your opinion, and not a criminal, are you?
Step 3
Refrain from yelling and using foul language at the police, even if you do not like their actions. As outraged and angry as you are, remember - they are just doing their job.
Step 4
Try to stay away from aggressive or drunk people. When suppressing riots, law enforcement officers will grab everyone who is at the center of events. Do not wave your arms, shout insults, or pick up heavy objects from the ground.
Step 5
Do not resist the police if you are detained. Don't try to break free and run away. Relax your muscles and lean on the arms of the detainees. Try to protect your head. Cover it with your hands and press your chin against your chest. Do not provoke aggressive actions by the police. But if you get hit, shout as loud as possible and draw attention to yourself.
Step 6
Be discreet and extremely polite with the police if you do get detained. Be confident and calm. Try to find out the names, positions and titles of those who were detained. Do not sign any papers and insist that you have not done anything illegal.
