Active Assailant Event Response Protocols
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What should deputies prioritize upon arrival at an incident location?

  • Ensure the area is clear of civilians before entering
  • Wait for additional units to arrive for backup
  • Engage and eliminate or contain the threat immediately (correct)
  • Set up a perimeter immediately to secure the area

    • In the event of a school incident, who should responders attempt to contact for additional information?

  • The School Resource Officer (SRO) or School Safety Guard (SSG) (correct)
  • The school principal
  • The parents of the students
  • The local law enforcement agency

    • What is a key responsibility of initial responding deputies at an incident?

  • Determine if the incident is a confirmed active assailant event (AAE) (correct)
  • Assist the media with information about the incident
  • Secure the scene for further investigation
  • Conduct rescue operations immediately

    • How should deputies approach the scene in case of an active threat?

    <p>Move toward the sound of gunfire or screams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a Single Officer Response or Contact Team necessary?

    <p>To quickly move past danger areas and common places</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should deputies NOT do until the threat is eliminated or contained?

    <p>Conduct rescue operations for injured persons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should deputies communicate to additional responding units?

    <p>Location, number, and condition of injured persons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In case officers encounter fleeing victims, what action should they take?

    <p>Direct them to evacuate along the safest path</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the Tactical Operations Commander (TOC)?

    <p>To supervise Single Officer response/Contact Teams and Rescue Task Forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the Rescue Task Force (RTF) is true?

    <p>Law enforcement officers' primary function on the RTF is the protection of the task force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should happen to the Outer Perimeter based on the circumstances?

    <p>It should start larger and be reduced in size if appropriate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key role of the Unified Command in the context of the Rescue Task Force?

    <p>To maintain control and accountability for every deployed RTF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the Rescue Task Force (RTF) conduct its operations?

    <p>By remaining together while searching the scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for ensuring evidence preservation during clearing activities?

    <p>The Tactical Operations Commander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main tasks of the Outer Perimeter officers?

    <p>To prohibit access to the interior area by pedestrians and vehicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the Pasco Sheriff’s Office?

    <p>To ensure the safety and security of citizens in Pasco County</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What resources does the Pasco Sheriff’s Office maintain for high-risk targets?

    <p>Floor plans, maps, and contact lists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the Tactical Operations Commander maintain awareness of during the incident?

    <p>The possibility of secondary or improvised explosive devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are updated school floor plans verified?

    <p>By the Juvenile Investigations Division prior to the start of each school year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first action taken by Pasco County Department of Emergency Services upon receiving a call about an AAE?

    <p>To tone-out the call and dispatch available units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can school floor plans be found within the PSO intranet site?

    <p>Under the “Links R-Z” tab labeled “School Floor Plans”</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for ensuring that high-risk target location documents are accessible through CAD?

    <p>Field Operations Division Commanders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which locations are considered high-risk targets as per the procedure outlined?

    <p>Sports arenas, schools, and governmental buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key component of communication during an AAE incident?

    <p>Immediate notification to all local law enforcement agencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information should deputies attempt to capture at the Reunification Site?

    <p>The identity of all persons present</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should deputies ensure the safety of minors at the location?

    <p>Ensure they are only permitted to leave with a parent or guardian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What equipment should School Resource Officers have readily available when responding to a potential AAE?

    <p>Carbine, shield, and entry tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should SRO and SSG personnel do to assist responding units during an AAE?

    <p>Guide units to the area of campus for direct engagement of the threat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Public Information Officer (PIO) have during an AAE incident?

    <p>To coordinate the public release of information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the master keys that SRO and SSG personnel carry?

    <p>To ensure rapid access to all areas of the assigned campus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What procedure governs reunification for a school-based AAE?

    <p>Established procedures by the District School Board of Pasco County</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tool can be utilized to aid in gaining rapid entry during an AAE?

    <p>Breaching tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of PIO members at the incident location?

    <p>To assist the Incident Commander in locating a suitable Media Staging Area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Intergovernmental Affairs Officer (IGA) concerning visiting dignitaries?

    <p>To coordinate visits with the Incident Commander without disrupting operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must initial training be provided according to the policy?

    <p>Within 180 days of the policy's implementation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of training is required annually for personnel?

    <p>Scenario-based AAE training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes an Active Assailant Event (AAE)?

    <p>An incident where one or more assailants threaten to harm others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in the after-action review by the Training Unit?

    <p>An evaluation of the effectiveness of AAE training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the role of Armorer primarily involve?

    <p>Inspecting and maintaining agency-owned weapons and ammunition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who must receive all applicable training according to the policy?

    <p>All sworn and applicable non-sworn personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main responsibility of the Investigative Operations Commander (IOC) after an AAE location is cleared?

    <p>To coordinate all investigative efforts within the Inner Perimeter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the Deceased Victim Staging Area?

    <p>Law enforcement personnel will ensure identities of victims are protected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration when selecting a Reunification Site?

    <p>Availability of climate-controlled spaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a procedure for law enforcement during reunification?

    <p>Encouraging adult victims to stay until information is gathered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required of the personnel entry log related to the Deceased Victim Staging Area?

    <p>It should record anyone entering or exiting the area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the types of individuals that juvenile victims can be released to?

    <p>An authorized family member</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the Reunification Site be secured?

    <p>Law enforcement personnel must cordon off the site.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific action is NOT advised for law enforcement regarding juvenile witnesses?

    <p>To compel them to remain on the site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Active Assailant Event Response

    • Purpose: Provide protocols for assessing and containing active assailant threats, minimizing injury and loss of life. Applies to situations involving firearms, vehicles, explosives, knives, and other means.
    • Scope: Applies to all agency members.
    • Policy: Preservation of innocent life is the highest priority. Immediate deployment of officers to locate and eliminate the assailant(s) is required to reduce harm. Single officer response may be necessary.
    • Procedure:
      • Pre-Event Planning: Obtain and maintain floor plans, maps, and contact lists for high-risk locations (schools, colleges, government buildings, etc.). Provide these to 911 for CAD entry.
      • Communications: Upon receiving an AAE call, 911 notifies all local law enforcement agencies and dispatches units to the location immediately. Establish a primary communications channel for updates and avoid unnecessary channel changes. A secondary channel should be available for non-incident related communication.
      • Initial Response: Deputies (first responders) immediately respond and engage the assailant(s) once an AAE is confirmed. Deputies should assess the situation and determine if the incident is a confirmed AAE; continue to focus on threat engagement, elimination, or containment. Consider tactical room entry if necessary.
      • Movement and Clearing: Officers should utilize the most advantageous avenues; if encountering fleeing victims, direct them away from the threat path if possible; expect to encounter mass confusion, alarms, smoke, and fire.
      • Incident Command: Implement Incident Command System. A designated first responder becomes Incident Commander until relieved. Responsibilities include assessing incident priorities, establishing a Command Post, coordinating tasks, and confirming necessary resources (SWAT, mutual aid, etc.).
      • Mutual Aid Response: Outside agencies shall deploy immediately for initial threat neutralization.
      • Operational Zones: Define Cold, Warm, and Hot Zones to coordinate threat management. These are dynamic and will change.
      • Mass Casualty Care/ Rescue Task Forces: Rescue Task Forces (RTF) assess injured victims and move them to safe areas. Utilize triage points if necessary.
      • Investigative Response: An Investigative Operations Commander (IOC) assumes responsibility for investigations once the area is cleared, coordinating with other agencies.
      • Reunification: Establish a site for victims and witnesses to reunite with family.
      • Security: Ensure deceased victims are protected from the public and media and keep an entry log.

    School Considerations

    • School Resource Officer (SRO) Unit: Prioritizes school safety; immediate response if an AAE is suspected. SRO personnel should maintain school master keys and entry tools.
    • School Access: Equipped with master keys; utilize Knox boxes if needed; consider breaching tactics if necessary.
    • Reunification: Follow established procedures with the District School Board.

    Public Information Officer

    • Role: Coordinates public release of information to media.
    • Actions: Locates Media Staging Area, interacts with media personnel, establishes briefing schedule.
    • Additional Responsibilities: Visiting Dignitaries should be coordinated by the Intergovernmental Affairs Officer to avoid disruption.

    Training

    • Initial Training: Required within 180 days of policy implementation.
    • Annual Training: Scenario-based training at high-risk locations.

    Glossary

    • Key terms: Definitions for various roles, procedures, and concepts related to active assailant events (e.g., Armorer, Active Assailant Event (AAE), Incident Commander, Rescue Task Force, etc.)

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    This quiz covers essential protocols for responding to active assailant situations. It emphasizes the importance of preserving life, immediate officer deployment, and effective communication during incidents involving various threats. Designed for all agency members, it offers critical guidance for minimizing harm.

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