Advice from and for the benefit of some of my colleagues. Compiled by the Committee to Protect Journalists after they spent some time watching some members of our guild getting hit by rubber bullets during the recent unpleasantness in Los Angeles. -------------------------------- Are you a journalist covering US protests? Here are 5 key safety tips: ✅Always try to work with a colleague and have a regular check-in procedure with an editor, colleague, family member, or friend. ✅If there is a risk of violence or tear gas, wear personal protective equipment that includes a helmet, eye protection, and respirator. ✅If possible, avoid carrying your personal phone. Journalists carrying their personal phones should review its contents and remove sensitive information, including contacts and apps. ✅Write down on paper or your arm the contact details of key people, such as your editor, a trusted colleague, and a legal contact, in case you are detained and your devices are taken....