Spain continues to struggle to rebuild its economy and those who are out of work are growing increasingly frustrated. In recent months, several workers marches have been held, and in some the generally peaceful protests have turned into mob actions, which include stealing from grocery stores and banks — ostensibly for the poor.
Around the country, Occupy protesters are fighting city governments–sometimes in the courtroom, and sometimes, on the ground in clashes with city police. Norm Stamper was Seattle’s police chief in 1999 when World Trade Organization protesters clashed with police. He offers some advice to police departments across the country.