kettling

American  

[ket-ling, ket-l-ing] / ˈkɛt lɪŋ, ˈkɛt l ɪŋ /

1. a crowd control technique, in which a line of police officers encircles demonstrators and confines them in a contained area known as a kettle.

   Coverage of the protests has focused on the controversial use of kettling.

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Etymology

Origin of kettling

First recorded in 2005–10; kettle ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

The ordinance would also require officers to give clear, audible warnings about safe exit routes during “kettling,” when crowds are pushed into designated areas by police.

From Los Angeles Times

It creates a tiered system of protest response that prioritizes deescalation, while banning the NYPD’s practice of kettling, a controversial tactic that involves trapping and arresting large groups of demonstrators.

From Washington Times

In March, New York City agreed to pay $6 million, or $21,500 each, to about 300 protesters who were corralled by officers during the June 4 Mott Haven protest using a tactic known as kettling.

From Washington Times

Oftentimes the police will use the bike racks to hem in protesters further, a process called kettling, which makes that cramped feeling even more extreme.

From Slate

Police have also engaged in kettling, Baudouin said, in which officers surround large crowds and prevent them from leaving.

From Washington Post