If you think you may be on the front line or encountering police brutality, in addition to this section, check out the section for front line protestors.
All would-be protestors should take note of the information in this section.
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If you think you may be on the front line or encountering police brutality, in addition to this section, check out the section for front line protestors.
Protestors on the front line or those likely to encounter police brutality involving tear gas, pepper spray, less-lethal rounds/grenades, or physical encounters should take note of the information in this section. Even those not expecting to be on the front line may want to review this section.
Be aware that as a front line protestor, you are knowingly putting your physical safety, and possibly your life, in danger. In many cases, it may not be a choice. Be careful out there!
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Supporting activists provide on-the-ground protestors with support either in person or from home.
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The information contained in this section is not professional medical advice! This is last-ditch, very simplified basic advice gathered from around the web. Please follow the links for more detailed information! If you are helping someone in need of emergency medical assistance, call 911 and try to get the attention of a person with medical training ("MEDIC!") while attending to the victim's immediate needs.
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First-Degree (sunburn level):
Second-Degree (very red, blisters, swelling, very painful):
Third-Degree (charred, blackened, or white. Very dry/leathery):
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Documenting, either via video, pictures, or written records, is an important aspect of keeping protestors safe and holding police and others accountable for their actions.
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