Active Shooting/Hostile Threat

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What is the definition of Active Shooting/Hostile Event (ASHER) as per the text?

An event involving peaceful protests

A situation where suspects are involved in targeted shootings (correct)

A scenario with accidental firearm discharge

An incident aimed at stealing valuable items

What is the Cold Zone as defined in the text?

An area with extreme weather conditions

A geographical region with high criminal activity

An operational area where first responders can operate with minimal threat to personal safety (correct)

A zone reserved for military operations

What is the Command Post (CP) in the context of the text?

A field location where primary functions are performed during an incident (correct)

A designated area for medical treatment facilities

A post for social media updates during emergencies

A place for public gathering during emergencies

What is the Casualty Collection Point (CCP) in the context of the text?

A specific location for assembling casualties to transport to a medical treatment facility Signup and view all the answers

What does a Contact Team consist of according to the text?

Two or more law enforcement officers who immediately pursue the suspect(s) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of outer perimeter employees?

Keeping people out of the incident location Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of establishing the inner perimeter?

To contain the incident location and gather intelligence Signup and view all the answers

What information should be recorded for every person entering the evacuation/assembly area?

Name, address, telephone number, and status Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of searching everyone entering the evacuation/assembly area?

To prevent infiltration by suspects and weapons Signup and view all the answers

What must individuals logged into the evacuation/assembly area obtain before leaving?

Written permission from the IC Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the reunification LEO at the safe area?

To verify individuals' relationships to victims Signup and view all the answers

When should the recovery phase begin?

After medical care is sufficient for all individuals Signup and view all the answers

Who should lead the investigation efforts during the recovery phase?

The agencies involved in the initial response Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for evidence preservation?

Reasonable efforts by all employees Signup and view all the answers

Who should conduct an annual review of this standard operating procedure?

The chief of police Signup and view all the answers

What should immediately follow the after-action briefing?

Submission of an after-action report through chain of command Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Form-Up Area (FUA)?

To gather Fire Rescue Personnel and Law Enforcement Escort Teams before proceeding to the Forward Operations Base Signup and view all the answers

What is the Hot Zone?

An operational area with a direct and immediate threat to personal safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Over Watch Team?

Responsible for protecting the ingress and egress of Fire Rescue vehicles and personnel Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Portable Transport Unit?

To transport, transfer, or rescue patients from areas inaccessible to traditional stretchers Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Rescue Team?

Responsible for the location of victims and innocent civilians Signup and view all the answers

What does the term Warm Zone refer to?

A geographical area with a potential threat to personal safety Signup and view all the answers

What are the responsibilities of the Incident Commander (IC)?

Respond to the incident location and notify Communications that he/she is the IC Signup and view all the answers

What must responding LEOs have at a minimum?

Approved firearm and magazines, portable radio, and body armor Signup and view all the answers

What does an Individual Officer Intervention entail?

A response by one LEO to immediately pursue a suspect(s) based on a reasonable belief that people will be killed or seriously injured if he/she does not immediately respond to the threat Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Protective Element Medical Team?

Delivering Fire Rescue personnel to the Casualty Collection Point and/or the Forward Operations Base Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of an Over Watch Team?

Protecting the ingress and egress of Fire Rescue vehicles and personnel as they enter and leave the warm zone Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes an Immediate Deployment Area (IDA)?

The location suitable for gathering additional responding LEOs which will most likely become the Forward Operations Base (FOB) Signup and view all the answers

What should the individual LEO do prior to intervening?

Attempt to form a contact team with other responding LEOs Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Contact Team Leader according to the text?

Provide updated information to the Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Rescue Team Leader based on the text?

Deliver the Fire Rescue Unit to the FOB Signup and view all the answers

What should Over Watch teams do according to the text?

Remain vigilant, scanning the incident location for active shooter(s) or threats Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of Protective Element Medical Teams according to the text?

Escort injured persons out of the Warm Zone Signup and view all the answers

What should civilians inside the incident location be told to do according to the text?

Remain where they are until a Rescue Team is ready to handle their removal Signup and view all the answers

What is required when explosive devices cannot be bypassed according to the text?

Wait for bomb squad members to disable the device Signup and view all the answers

What should Public Information Office employees do according to the text?