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?

Protect all innocent life by stopping the Active Killer/Threat Signup and view all the answers

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

Only when absolutely necessary to protect officers' lives Signup and view all the answers

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

Neutralize the threat and protect innocent lives Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide public notifications of emergencies like Active Killer/Threat incidents Signup and view all the answers

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

Immediately pursuing and neutralizing the Active Killer/Threat Signup and view all the answers

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

Officers and firefighters for locating and removing injured victims Signup and view all the answers

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

When there is a suspected explosive device at the scene Signup and view all the answers

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

To locate and remove injured victims Signup and view all the answers

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

Various activities including room entry techniques, building clearing techniques, victim rescue techniques, and recognition of explosives Signup and view all the answers

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

When there is potential danger from explosive devices at the scene Signup and view all the answers

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

That they may be paralyzed with fear or in shock Signup and view all the answers

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

When it provides rapid disruption of the criminal event Signup and view all the answers

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

Establish an inner and outer perimeter, set up a command post, and assign additional teams as necessary 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?

To coordinate the media's access to the scene and prevent them from compromising the safety of personnel and bystanders Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

To relieve the Contact Team and take over the containment of the suspect(s) 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?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

Relieve the Contact Team and use negotiators 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?

To shelter the general public and contain the incident 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?

Post responding officers to guard potential evidence and crime scenes Signup and view all the answers

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

To alert the public of an immediate safety emergency 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?

To assist law enforcement with tactical resources 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?

Determine updates needed in policy annually 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?

As soon as practical through available means. Signup and view all the answers

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

Immediately pursuing and neutralizing the Active Killer/Threat. 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?

Social media platforms Signup and view all the answers

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

When the officer is the first to respond and needs to provide rapid disruption of the criminal event. Signup and view all the answers

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

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. 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?

As long as it appears that no innocent victims are in the line of fire. 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?

Pursuing and neutralizing the Active Killer/Threat. 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?

Assume they are in shock or paralyzed with fear and may not respond to regular verbal commands. 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?

Use their own judgment in deciding whether to post an officer near it, bypass it, etc. Signup and view all the answers

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

To notify the public of emergencies such as an Active Killer/Threat or other immediate public safety threats or emergencies. 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?

Stop the Active Killer/Threat 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?

To prioritize the protection of innocent lives over other concerns Signup and view all the answers

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

A deliberate incident that poses an immediate or imminent danger to persons 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?

To oversee the overall law enforcement response 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?

Officers are authorized to use any legal means available, including deadly force if warranted 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?

To rescue and evacuate victims Signup and view all the answers