Responding to Emergency Situations
What are you as an officer expected to be efficient in during an emergency? (HINT: There are 4)
Use of equipment, crime scene control, chain of custody procedures, and documentation of involvement
Who determines the protocols for chain of command?
The emergency plan, which can include ICS
What are the four types of emergencies?
Medical, fire, hazmat, and criminal acts
Where do escapes commonly occur?
Work release programs or during transport
What is activated when a sexual assault occurs?
PREA
What is the first thing you do when responding to an incident (after assessing the scene)?
T or F: When empathizing with the person in question, hugs and pats on the back are acceptable.
False
What is any item or fact that may clear a person of guilt or may be considered proof that a crime has been committed, such as clothing, sheets, body fluids, or any other item that could be related to or affected by the crime?
Evidence
What must you do when responding to an emergency?
Assess the situation, isolate or evacuate people, if needed, and resolve the issue
Who receives all communications and make all major decisions during an incident or emergency?
The command post staff
What are some specific equipment for different emergency responses?
Different types of communication devices, vehicles, medical equipment, and fire equipment
What are five types of equipment used to prevent or resolve an escape or escape attempt?
Canine teams, communication equipment, cams or vid equipment, vehicles, face sheets, info about associates, mechanical restraints, manual inmate counting and electronic id devices, flashlights, local maps of the area, weapons
What should you include in your briefing when telling your supervisor about a crime committed?
Type of crime, severity of crime, any injuries, and the location
Why do you separate inmates/individuals?
To minimize possible threats and collaboration that may confuse the investigation
What are some investigation techniques?
collecting and preserving evidence, taking statements, taking photographs or video recordings, and working with other agencies or departments to process evidence or investigate facts
The three ways to handle evidence properly are:
Use PPE, correctly document and secure the item through appropriate chain of custody, correctly identify the type of bag or container to use for the type of evidence being gathered
What is a systematic approach to command, control, and coordinate emergency response?
Incident Command System (ICS)
Can you be required to submit a report about what you observed even though you may not be directly involved in an emergency?
Yes
Inmate Jaurez claims to have chest pain and is declaring a medical emergency. As you try to obtain more information, you can hear commotion behind you, but Inmate Jaurez continues to keep your attention. What could this be an example of?
Creating a distraction
What is vital information you must tell master control or supervisors regarding an escape?
The number of escaped inmates, their names, clothing, and direction of travel
When determining that there is a crime scene, you must notify whom?
Supervisor, medical staff, and/or control room staff
Placing inmates out of sight and sounds is an example of a(n):
What can happen if you intentionally give false information during an investigation?
you may be terminated
Documentation of how evidence is handled and preserved
Chain of Custody
How can you reduce liability while resolving emergencies? (HINT: There are 5)
Observe your surroundings, take note of activities as they occur, respond within the scope of your training, and use reasonable judgement in responding, while practicing officer safety.
Who determines the proper report format?
Each agency
Occurs when a person experiences medical or psychological distress, a severe illness, or an injury.
Medical emergency
What are the steps taken to secure a crime scene?
Clear the crime scene or aggressors and all other unauthorized people, take note of all actions taken, monitor the area ;give verbal commands to inmates to lockdown, control access and isolate the crime scene by restricting access
How do you determine the roles of people suspected of being involved in criminal activity?
Obtaining statements for others, using interviewing techniques, and making observations based on physical evidence
What are some tasks assigned during an emergency?
Setting the perimeter, using a radio to communicate, conducting evacuations, and applying use of force
What are the nine types of emergencies?
Escapes, medical, riots, hostage incidents, outside threats to a facility, fires, hazardous materials, bomb threats, disasters
What must you minimize while preserving the area?
Contamination