Tactical dynamics are amoral, arational, particular dynamics of conflict, and effectiveness is the accomplishment of objectives within this dynamic of profound uncertainty and resistance. Fusing ideas and action together is always already impossible: analysis generates a space that becomes inert while tactical dynamics are always in flux in all moments, making both strategy and tactics impossible to think in direct and total ways. The most we can do is try to make sense of these dynamics in increasingly effective ways, ways that facilitate the achievement of material objectives.

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

A Primer on Police Crowd-Control Tactics and Frameworks

Beyond Property Destruction

What is Policing

Appendix 1

We Give a Shit: An Analysis of the Pittsburgh G20

Appendix 2

Tactical Terrain Analysis: A How-To Guide

Appendix 3

Reading List