In his thesis, “Force and Foresight: Merging ESIM with Classical Policing Models for Protest Management,” Bryan Thueson explores the transition from protests to riots and the effectiveness of law enforcement responses amid increasing public order policing challenges brought on by social-political divides in America. He analyzes three crowd management models: Command and Control, Negotiated Management, and Elaborated Social Identity Model (ESIM), each with distinct approaches to dealing with protests like Black Lives Matter and Occupy Wall Street. The analysis recommends a composite model, leveraging the strengths of all three to provide a nuanced, adaptable approach to de-escalating tensions. It also highlights implementation challenges, including the need for extensive police training and resource commitments.
Bryan Thueson's thesis
Force and Foresight: Merging ESIM with Classical Policing Models for Protest Management