Active Shooter Response: Tactical Guidelines

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What is the primary role of the Team Leader (STL) in the Search Team?

To equip the team with breaching tools.

To direct the movement of the team inside the structure. (correct)

To monitor the Interior Frequency for communications.

To update the CP on the condition of occupants.

Which frequency is specifically monitored by the Assistant Team Leader (ASTL)?

Interior Frequency (correct)

Exterior Frequency

Main Frequency

Backup Frequency

What should the Breaching Officer be equipped with?

Walkie-talkie and flashlight

Keys, battering ram, haligan tool (correct)

Protective gear and first aid kit

Fire extinguisher and smoke detector

Who will coordinate through a designated liaison officer during Unified Command (UC)?

TPD, TFD, EMSA, and potentially other agencies Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of using breaching rounds according to the guidelines?

Potential injury to innocent civilians Signup and view all the answers

Which entity forms the Unified Command for incident response?

Police, fire, and emergency medical services Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Main Frequency during operations?

For the Contact Team to communicate movements inside the structure Signup and view all the answers

Who may be designated an alternative mode of communication during an incident?

The Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of officers in an emergency situation regarding communication?

To communicate critical information for containing the suspect and controlling the situation Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances are officers authorized to take immediate tactical actions?

When they reasonably believe there is an imminent loss of life Signup and view all the answers

What must the initial officers do when they decide to pass command to another officer?

Identify themselves and advise entering the danger area Signup and view all the answers

Who assumes command when the Contact Team is deployed?

The initial Incident Commander does not have to be a supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Contact Team?

To locate the Active Assailant and neutralize the threat Signup and view all the answers

What information does the Incident Commander need to broadcast upon assuming command?

Their location within the scene and that they are establishing command Signup and view all the answers

What occurs if no one on-scene assumes command?

PSC will request to know who is assuming command Signup and view all the answers

What becomes the Command Post once the IC has assumed command?

The location identified by the Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Tulsa Police and Fire Departments during an Active Assailant incident?

To prevent or minimize injury or loss of life. Signup and view all the answers

When will the Active Assailant protocols be enacted by the PSC?

Upon repeated calls from a general location indicating a possible active assailant. Signup and view all the answers

Who assumes the role of Incident Commander during an Active Assailant response?

The first officers to arrive on the scene. Signup and view all the answers

Which team is NOT automatically notified by the PSC during an Active Assailant incident?

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of dedicating a 'Tactical Frequency' for the initial call?

To ensure field officers can communicate without switching radios. Signup and view all the answers

What types of incidents would trigger the enactment of the Active Assailant protocols?

Armed and barricaded suspects, hostage situations, or similar critical occurrences. Signup and view all the answers

How many tactical frequencies must the PSC cover at a minimum during an Active Assailant response?

At least two tactical frequencies. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the nature of an Active Assailant incident?

A fast-moving and chaotic response. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Active Shooter: Tactical Guidelines

The primary goal of the Tulsa Police Department and the Tulsa Fire Department is to prevent or minimize injury or loss of life while seeking to safely apprehend the suspect(s) during Active Assailant incidents.
The guidelines initiate when Public Safety Communications (PSC) receives repeated calls from the same general location indicating a possible Active Assailant incident or a target-rich environment with potential multiple injuries.
PSC will enact the Active Assailant protocols and assign field personnel, notifying the Bomb Squad, Incident Management Team (IMT), Special Operations Team (SOT), and Public Information Officer (PIO).

First Responding Officers/Contact Team

The first officers to arrive on the scene assume the role of the Incident Commander and must assess the situation quickly and accurately, reporting their findings to other involved personnel.
Officers must communicate critical information to contain the suspect, control the situation, establish travel routes, and conclude the incident safely as possible.
If officers reasonably believe they are faced with a situation involving imminent loss of life, they are authorized to take appropriate and reasonable actions utilizing approved techniques (e.g., Contact Team).
If the initial arriving officers determine that they must take immediate tactical actions, they will "pass" command to the next arriving officer to assume the role of the Incident Commander.

Incident Commander (IC)

The Incident Commander assumes command by broadcasting their identity, location, and assumption of command on the main frequency.
The IC establishes control of the overall response to ensure coordination among all responders.
The IC assumes command until a supervisor or another officer with expertise, knowledge, or certification takes over.

Unified Command (UC)

The Tulsa Fire Department Emergency Operating Guidelines are amended for the Unified Command (UC).
The UC consists of TPD, TFD, and EMSA, with other agencies potentially joining if deemed necessary.
Agencies will coordinate through a designated liaison officer.
The UC will request specific radio frequencies for communication.

Search Team

The IC/UC will quickly coordinate the establishment of a Search Team (ST).
The ST consists of a Team Leader (STL), Assistant Team Leader (ASTL), and Breaching Officer.
The STL monitors the Main Frequency to communicate with the Contact Team.
The ASTL monitors the Interior Frequency to update the CP on the movements of the ST and potential threats.
The Breaching Officer is equipped with entry tools, considering the need to assign an officer as a breacher based on the specific structure involved.

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Learn about the Tulsa Police Department and Fire Department's guidelines to prevent injury or loss of life during Active Assailant incidents, including response protocols and strategies.