48 Questions
What is the primary objective of deputies responding to active threats?
Stop the active assailant(s)
When may a solo deputy delay entry into an active shooter situation?
When additional deputies or resources are present
What is the role of the Deputy Contact Element with Real Time Intelligence?
To continue with a proactive tactical intervention
When do deputies begin Extraction Team Protocols?
When there is no longer evidence of ongoing killing
What is the ultimate goal of the Rescue Task Force?
To rescue victims
What is one of the objectives that the Deputy Contact Element with Real Time Intelligence continues to strive for?
To force the subject into a surrender
What is the role of the Extraction Team?
To locate victims and provide appropriate first aid
When is a solo deputy allowed to enter an active shooter situation?
When additional deputies or resources are present
What is the responsibility of the Rescue Task Force (RTF) in terms of victim management?
Provide advanced emergency first aid and victim triage
What is the role of the Contact Element in a barricade or hostage situation?
To contain, isolate, communicate and wait for SWAT
What is the responsibility of the Patrol Sergeant/Supervisor?
To ensure prioritization of response activities
What zones may the Extraction Team operate in?
Hot, warm, and cold zones
What is one of the responsibilities of the Incident Commander?
To establish a Unified Command Post
What may the Rescue Task Force (RTF) do with a victim?
Remove them from the area or request an extraction team
What is the responsibility of the Incident Commander regarding staging areas?
To ensure they are established
What zones may the Rescue Task Force (RTF) operate in?
Warm and cold zones
What is the primary goal of the Deputy Contact Element in an active shooter situation?
To stop the threat and neutralize the active shooter
What is the term used to describe a deputy's personal and sensory observations that provide awareness of an ongoing active shooter situation?
Real Time Intelligence
What is the purpose of the Extraction Element in an active shooter response?
To extract victims from the area/structure and provide first aid
What is the term used to describe the location away from the area/structure where the active shooter is not currently present?
Cold zone
What is the term used to describe the team consisting of deputies and fire rescue paramedics who enter the area/structure to provide advanced emergency first aid?
Rescue Task Force
What is an example of a type of deadly weapon that may be used by an active shooter?
All of the above
What is the term used to describe the area where the active shooter is currently located?
Hot zone
What is the purpose of the Deputy Contact Element and the Extraction Element in an active shooter response?
To stop the threat and extract victims
What is an active shooter according to the Broward Sheriff's Office Standard Operating Procedures?
One or more subjects who participate in a random or systematic shooting spree and who demonstrates the intent to continuously inflict death or great bodily harm onto others
What is the purpose of the Deputy Contact Element?
To enter the area/structure and stop the active shooter
What is the term used to describe the area where the active shooter was previously located?
Warm zone
What is the role of the Extraction Element?
To enter the area/structure and remove victims to a casualty collection point or provide first aid in place
What is the purpose of the Rescue Task Force?
To enter the area/structure and provide advanced emergency first aid to victims
What is Real Time Intelligence?
Deputy's personal and sensory observations that provide awareness of an ongoing active shooter situation
What is the Cold zone?
A location away from the area/structure
What is an example of a type of deadly weapon that may be used by an active shooter?
All of the above
What is the responsibility of the Patrol Sergeant/Supervisor in an active shooter situation?
To ensure the prioritization of response activities
What may the Incident Commander do regarding dispatch tactical channels?
Direct deputies and responding officers to a dispatch tactical channel when possible
What is the responsibility of the Incident Commander regarding perimeters?
To ensure that inner and outer perimeters are established
What may the Rescue Task Force do with a victim?
Remove the victim from the area/structure or request an extraction team
Where may the Extraction Team operate in?
In hot, warm, and cold zones
What is the role of the Contact Element in a barricade or hostage situation?
To contain, isolate, communicate and wait for SWAT
What is one of the responsibilities of the Incident Commander?
To establish a Unified Command Post and identify its location
Where may the Rescue Task Force operate in during an active shooter situation?
In the warm zone and cold zones
What should be the first priority of deputies responding to an active threat incident?
Stop the active assailant(s)
When may a deputy delay entry into an active shooter situation?
When the situation is too dangerous
What is one of the objectives of the Deputy Contact Element with Real Time Intelligence?
To stop the subject's hostilities
What is the role of the Extraction Team in an active shooter response?
To locate and remove victims
When do deputies begin Extraction Team Protocols?
When there is no longer evidence of ongoing killing
What is the ultimate goal of the Rescue Task Force?
To rescue victims
What happens when the Deputy Contact Element is relieved by SWAT personnel?
The Deputy Contact Element stops providing tactical intervention
What is the responsibility of the Extraction Team in terms of providing first aid?
To provide appropriate first aid/combat casualty care
Study Notes
Active Shooter Definitions
- An Active Shooter is one or more individuals who participate in a random or systematic shooting spree, demonstrating intent to continuously inflict death or great bodily harm onto others.
- This includes anyone who uses a firearm or other type of deadly weapon (e.g. knife, explosives).
Key Terms
- Real Time Intelligence: Deputy's personal and sensory observations providing awareness of an ongoing active shooter situation.
- Deputy Contact Element: A singular deputy or team of deputies who enter the area/structure with the goal of stopping the threat.
- Extraction Element: A team of deputies who enter the area/structure to provide first aid or remove victims to a casualty collection point (CCP).
- Rescue Task Force: A team consisting of deputies and fire rescue paramedics who provide advanced emergency first aid to victims as quickly as possible.
- Hot Zone: The current location of the subject in the area/structure.
- Warm Zone: Where the subject was previously in the area/structure.
- Cold Zone: A location away from the area/structure, including staging areas, CCP, and Incident Command Post (ICP).
Response and Responsibilities
- Deputies responding to active threats shall prioritize protecting innocent persons through immediate tactical intervention to eliminate the threat.
- Prioritization of activities:
- Stop the active assailant(s)
- Rescue the victims
- Provide medical assistance
- Arrest suspects and preserve the crime scene
Deputy Contact Element
- Upon recognizing an active shooter situation, the deputy on scene will immediately notify Communications.
- The Deputy Contact Element with Real Time Intelligence will continue with proactive tactical intervention until:
- The subject/s has been forced into a surrender
- The subject/s has been forced into a barricade
- The subject/s hostilities have been stopped
- The Deputy Contact Element is relieved by SWAT personnel
Extraction and Rescue Teams
- Extraction Team:
- Locate victims
- Provide first aid/combat casualty care
- Remove victims to a casualty collection point (CCP)
- Operate in hot, warm, and cold zones
- Rescue Task Force:
- Locate victims
- Provide advanced emergency first aid/victim triage and management
- May remove victims from the area/structure or request an extraction team
- Operate in warm and cold zones
Active Shooter Definitions
- An Active Shooter is one or more individuals who participate in a random or systematic shooting spree, demonstrating intent to continuously inflict death or great bodily harm onto others.
- This includes anyone who uses a firearm or other type of deadly weapon (e.g. knife, explosives).
Key Terms
- Real Time Intelligence: Deputy's personal and sensory observations providing awareness of an ongoing active shooter situation.
- Deputy Contact Element: A singular deputy or team of deputies who enter the area/structure with the goal of stopping the threat.
- Extraction Element: A team of deputies who enter the area/structure to provide first aid or remove victims to a casualty collection point (CCP).
- Rescue Task Force: A team consisting of deputies and fire rescue paramedics who provide advanced emergency first aid to victims as quickly as possible.
- Hot Zone: The current location of the subject in the area/structure.
- Warm Zone: Where the subject was previously in the area/structure.
- Cold Zone: A location away from the area/structure, including staging areas, CCP, and Incident Command Post (ICP).
Response and Responsibilities
- Deputies responding to active threats shall prioritize protecting innocent persons through immediate tactical intervention to eliminate the threat.
- Prioritization of activities:
- Stop the active assailant(s)
- Rescue the victims
- Provide medical assistance
- Arrest suspects and preserve the crime scene
Deputy Contact Element
- Upon recognizing an active shooter situation, the deputy on scene will immediately notify Communications.
- The Deputy Contact Element with Real Time Intelligence will continue with proactive tactical intervention until:
- The subject/s has been forced into a surrender
- The subject/s has been forced into a barricade
- The subject/s hostilities have been stopped
- The Deputy Contact Element is relieved by SWAT personnel
Extraction and Rescue Teams
- Extraction Team:
- Locate victims
- Provide first aid/combat casualty care
- Remove victims to a casualty collection point (CCP)
- Operate in hot, warm, and cold zones
- Rescue Task Force:
- Locate victims
- Provide advanced emergency first aid/victim triage and management
- May remove victims from the area/structure or request an extraction team
- Operate in warm and cold zones
Learn about the definitions and key terms related to active shooter situations, including real-time intelligence and deputy contact elements. Understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals in such situations.
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