The (often colloquially referred to as POMAN ) is a seminal and controversial document in British policing history, though there is often confusion between its internal 1980s iterations and the legislative context of the Public Order (Protection of Persons and Property) Act 1971 . Historical Significance
Keeping crowds moving to prevent them from solidifying into a static, unmanageable mass. Facilitating eventual dispersal. public order manual poman 1971
: Defines levels of response based on the intensity of the gathering, from peaceful facilitation to the restoration of order after violence. The (often colloquially referred to as POMAN )
The implementation of POMAN 1971 was not without controversy. Human rights organizations and civilian review boards later criticized the manual for: : Defines levels of response based on the
, its 1971 framing reflects a rigid, post-emergency era approach to crowd control. Core Components & Tactical Framework
: POMAN emphasizes a unified system for search, rescue, and rehabilitation operations, ensuring different agencies don't duplicate efforts during a crisis. Graduated Response