Barricaded/Hostage
When officers respond to crimes in progress calls, there is always the possibility that the crime in progress will escalate into _______
barricaded suspect or hostage situations
Define Rapid Employment to Active Shooting?
Rapid deployment to (ongoing going, life threatening situations)
T of F. All suspects involved in a high-risk situation will be willing to comply with an officer commands.
False
Definition of Officer Ambush/ Sniper Attack
When officers respond to crime in progress or other high risk situations they may come under attack by sniper fire or ambush, officers reactions are critical to survive
Communication with the suspect(s) can be what?
what is key to the safe resolution of the situation
What do the first responders need to do?
Notify to dispatch arrival, Assess situation, Request resources, and Assemble rescue team
Officers may encounter individuals who are...
Under the Influence of drugs and alcohol, emotionally disturbed, or even suicidal.
What does the first response action include?
Exit the "kill zone"
Responding officers should use the following tactics
Notify Dispatch when arriving
Approach in a quiet and safe manner
Maintain cover And concealment
Provide information to dispatch
What are the responsibilities for the Contact Team Responders?
Priorities suspect contact, Stop deadly behavior, Communicate progress, and Preliminary assessment.
Reasonable force
What actions do you follow when on foot?
if on foot return fire (if practical), seek cover/concealment in the immediate area
Peace officers should become familiar with and comply with agency policies for what?
what is requesting assistance of specialized units and additional resources
Rescue Team Responsibilities are to ......
locate and rescue, obtain information about suspect from victims, and coordinate action.
Responding officers should apply safe and tactical techniques when approaching the scene including...
-Approaching in a safe quiet manner
-Evaluating the circumstances
-Maintain cover and concealment
What do you do when in a patrol vehicle?
If in a patrol vehicle use evasive driving techniques, abandon target vehicle if better cover/concealment is available, exit the vehicle on the opposite side of the attacker, remove shotgun or rifle while exiting, return fire (if practical)
Information is critical, responding officers may be able to obtain additional info from:
interviews with those associated with the crime
floor plans
maps, charts
other available documents
What are the expectations for Rapid Deployments?
People screaming, alarms, confusion, carnage, explosives, and deadly force.
Use of force is required by peace officers when...
Authorized to do so
Under circumstance
Permitted by law or Individual Agency Policy.
What to do when identifying the treat
attempt to locate and identify the ambushers position and weapons used