Question

ane is taking part in a peaceful protest when people start looting and rioting, smashing windows and taking things. Which actions should Jane take? Check all that apply.

hide items from looters
leave the area
call 911
try to blend into the crowd
try to clean up

Answer 1

Correct choices: leave the area; call 911.

Brief reasons:
- Leave the area — yes. Your priority is personal safety: move away from violence toward a safe, populated place.
- Call 911 — yes if there is immediate danger, injuries, fires, or violent crime happening and you can do so safely.

Do not:
- Hide items from looters — no. This can escalate confrontation and put you at risk.
- Try to blend into the crowd — no. Staying with a violent crowd can be dangerous and could put you at legal risk.
- Try to clean up — not during active violence. You can help afterward if it’s safe, but attempting to intervene during rioting is hazardous.

Additional quick tips: keep your hands visible, avoid photographing/filming if it would draw attention, contact friends/family to let them know you’re safe, and follow directions from emergency personnel.