Emergency: Civil Disturbance


Civil disturbances include riots, property damage, threatening individuals, or assemblies that have become significantly disruptive.

Demonstrations are visible actions designed to advocate a position on a particular issue. Most are peaceful and only occasionally cause an inconvenience; they become problematic when they obstruct or threaten business or individual. Security will attempt to monitor demonstrations that may become problematic and have a potential for violence, property damage, or disruption. Trained neutral observers watch demonstrations and provide detailed descriptions of events as necessary. 


In Case of Civil Disturbance or Demonstration


  1. Avoid provoking or obstructing demonstrators
  2. Secure your area (lock doors and safes; remove files, vital records, and expensive equipment)
  3. Avoid area of disturbance
  4. Continue with normal routines as much as possible.
  5. If the disturbance is outside, stay away from doors or windows. Stay inside


If officers are not already present, call Emergency Hotline on 777 (from IP internal phone) or 04-3601 777 (from mobile phone), to alert them to the situation