I agree with other replies that UK policing of protests is deeply flawed. Especially in Northern Ireland where policing is done completely differently. But apar

I agree with other replies that UK policing of protests is deeply flawed. Especially in Northern Ireland where policing is done completely differently. But apart from NI, there are several ways that UK policing differs from the US: - They basically never use weapons like tear gas or rubber/plastic bullets to control crowds. There is limited use of pepper gas, but generally it's criticised when it happens. - They do not ordinarily carry guns. Some specialist units do, but it's rare. Even heavy duty riot control police will have batons and shields at best. It's easier to feel comfortable about a police force that won't kill someone due to an itchy trigger finger. - Community focus. In the UK the police will engage with local authorities, community leaders, residents etc in a polite and respectful way in order to support the reduction of crime in the area. If you are lost or need any kind of assistance, asking a police officer for help is always going to result in a positive outcome. It's very common to come out of a train station and see a couple of police happily chatting away with some of the locals. This webpage is pretty good for more detail: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/education-development/race-and-ethnicity-hub/differences-and-similarities-policing-the-us-and-the-uk https://www.open.edu/openlearn/education-development/race-an...