IMS - Active Killer/Threat Response

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What is the top priority for initial responding officers in dealing with an Active Killer/Threat incident?

  • Preserve the Crime Scene
  • Stop the Active Killer/Threat (correct)
  • Rescue the Victims
  • Provide Medical Assistance

How does the policy of the Omaha Police Department (OPD) recommend responding to Active Killer/Threat incidents?

  • Focus on medical assistance before confronting the threat
  • Use legal means to neutralize the threat immediately (correct)
  • Wait for backup before taking any action
  • Provide negotiation first

What is the definition of an Active Killer/Threat according to the text?

  • An individual who poses no immediate danger to others
  • A person who unintentionally causes harm to others
  • Someone who uses violence only in self-defense
  • A deliberate incident that poses an immediate danger to persons (correct)

What actions are law enforcement officers expected to prioritize before providing medical treatment to the wounded in an Active Killer/Threat incident?

<p>Protect all innocent life by stopping the Active Killer/Threat (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is law enforcement authorized to use deadly force in response to an Active Killer/Threat?

<p>Only when absolutely necessary to protect officers' lives (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of law enforcement officers when responding to an Active Killer/Threat incident?

<p>Neutralize the threat and protect innocent lives (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of AlertSense in the context of the text?

<p>To provide public notifications of emergencies like Active Killer/Threat incidents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Contact Team in an Active Killer/Threat incident?

<p>Immediately pursuing and neutralizing the Active Killer/Threat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who forms the Rescue Task Force during an Active Killer/Threat incident?

<p>Officers and firefighters for locating and removing injured victims (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what scenarios might a solo officer response be considered suitable according to the text?

<p>When there is a suspected explosive device at the scene (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Rescue Task Force members according to the text?

<p>To locate and remove injured victims (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What training activities are part of the OPD's procedures for Active Killer/Threat incidents?

<p>Various activities including room entry techniques, building clearing techniques, victim rescue techniques, and recognition of explosives (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should suppressive fire towards an Active Killer/Threat suspect be considered necessary?

<p>When there is potential danger from explosive devices at the scene (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should members of the Rescue Task Force remember about uninjured victims during an incident?

<p>That they may be paralyzed with fear or in shock (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstance might a solo officer response be contradictory to traditional officer safety dogma?

<p>When it provides rapid disruption of the criminal event (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Incident Commander in an Active Killer/Threat incident?

<p>Establish an inner and outer perimeter, set up a command post, and assign additional teams as necessary (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for the Incident Commander to notify the OPD Public Information Office during an Active Killer/Threat incident?

<p>To coordinate the media's access to the scene and prevent them from compromising the safety of personnel and bystanders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of establishing an inner and outer perimeter during an Active Killer/Threat incident?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) in an Active Killer/Threat incident?

<p>To relieve the Contact Team and take over the containment of the suspect(s) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a representative from the location (school, business, etc.) in an Active Killer/Threat incident?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) in an Active Killer/Threat incident?

<p>Relieve the Contact Team and use negotiators (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial for the Incident Commander to establish an inner and outer perimeter during an Active Killer/Threat incident?

<p>To shelter the general public and contain the incident (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action should be prioritized by law enforcement before providing medical treatment to the injured during an Active Killer/Threat incident?

<p>Post responding officers to guard potential evidence and crime scenes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances might law enforcement consider using AlertSense during an Active Killer/Threat incident?

<p>To alert the public of an immediate safety emergency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential for most schools and businesses to train an employee as a representative during an Active Killer/Threat incident?

<p>To assist law enforcement with tactical resources (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the OPD Uniform Patrol Bureau Deputy Chief in reviewing policy regarding Active Killer/Threat incidents?

<p>Determine updates needed in policy annually (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the procedure outlined, when should the Omaha Police Department (OPD) notify the public of an Active Killer/Threat?

<p>As soon as practical through available means. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Contact Team during an Active Killer/Threat incident?

<p>Immediately pursuing and neutralizing the Active Killer/Threat. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential means of notifying the public during an Active Killer/Threat incident?

<p>Social media platforms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the procedure, when is a solo officer response considered appropriate during an Active Killer/Threat incident?

<p>When the officer is the first to respond and needs to provide rapid disruption of the criminal event. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What training activities are explicitly mentioned in the procedure for OPD personnel regarding Active Killer/Threat incidents?

<p>Room entry techniques with handgun and rifle, building clearing techniques with handgun and rifle, victim rescue techniques, and recognition of explosives and improvised explosive devices. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance is suppressive fire towards the position of an Active Killer/Threat suspect permissible, according to the procedure?

<p>As long as it appears that no innocent victims are in the line of fire. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Rescue Task Force during an Active Killer/Threat incident, according to the procedure?

<p>Pursuing and neutralizing the Active Killer/Threat. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the procedure, how should Rescue Task Force members approach uninjured victims during an Active Killer/Threat incident?

<p>Assume they are in shock or paralyzed with fear and may not respond to regular verbal commands. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If Rescue Task Force or Contact Team members encounter a suspected explosive device during an Active Killer/Threat incident, how should they proceed according to the procedure?

<p>Use their own judgment in deciding whether to post an officer near it, bypass it, etc. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the AlertSense system, according to the text?

<p>To notify the public of emergencies such as an Active Killer/Threat or other immediate public safety threats or emergencies. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the PRIMARY responsibility of the initial responding officers in an Active Killer/Threat incident?

<p>Stop the Active Killer/Threat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the MAIN PURPOSE of the Omaha Police Department's policy on Active Killer/Threat incidents as described in the text?

<p>To prioritize the protection of innocent lives over other concerns (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the MOST ACCURATE definition of an Active Killer/Threat?

<p>A deliberate incident that poses an immediate or imminent danger to persons (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the PRIMARY ROLE of the Incident Commander during an Active Killer/Threat incident according to the text?

<p>To oversee the overall law enforcement response (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the MOST ACCURATE statement about the use of force by law enforcement officers during an Active Killer/Threat incident according to the text?

<p>Officers are authorized to use any legal means available, including deadly force if warranted (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the MAIN PURPOSE of the Rescue Task Force during an Active Killer/Threat incident?

<p>To rescue and evacuate victims (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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