Federal judge sides with civil rights attorneys Walter Riley and Dan Siegel who are representing
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and Akil Riley. Teargas and rubber bullets may not be used against protesters
OPD can use tear gas or any other chemical weapon or flash bang grenades if it is ‘reasonably necessary’ to protect the lives of people, protect people from serious bodily injury, or to prevent the imminent destruction of property
Police can also use teargas if they are protecting Oakland City Hall, the OPD Administration Building, or the OPD Eastmont Mall Substation to protect persons or protect that property from destruction.
Flash bang grenades may not be fired directly at persons but must be fired only in a safe direction. Tear gas or other chemical weapons and flash bang grenades is allowed only after an audible warning has been issued and after sufficient time to comply has been granted.