16 Questions
What is a Crisis Situation according to SOP 522.00?
A situation when an individual or a group poses a danger to themselves or others
Who is responsible for initiating and or sustaining a crisis situation?
The Crisis Principal
What should the First Supervisor on the scene do first?
Evaluate the situation and modify or affirm back-up requirements
Why should initial contact with the Crisis Principal not be by a ranking officer if possible?
For negotiation purposes
Who should approve the contact of family members, friends, or any other person associated with the Crisis Principal with the Crisis Principal?
The CNT Team Leader
What should the CNT negotiator refrain from making without approval of the Tactical Commander?
False promises to the Crisis Principal
What must be approved by the Tactical Commander or their designee?
All negotiated items
What is not negotiable in a crisis situation?
Weapons
The Crisis Principal is the person or persons responsible for responding to a crisis situation.
False
The First Supervisor on the scene is responsible for establishing a perimeter around the incident scene.
True
The Tactical Commander is responsible for documenting all demands made by the Crisis Principal.
False
Family members, friends, or any other person associated with the Crisis Principal can be put in direct contact with the Crisis Principal without approval.
False
The CNT negotiator can make promises to the Crisis Principal without approval of the Tactical Commander.
False
Exchange of persons for hostages is negotiable in a crisis situation.
False
The Tactical Commander or their designee is responsible for approving all negotiated items.
True
The District Shift Commander is responsible for initiating a written log of actions taken at the scene.
False
Study Notes
Crisis Situations
- A crisis situation occurs when an individual or group poses a danger to themselves or others, e.g., suicide attempts, hostage situations, active shooters, and armed/barricaded subjects.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Tactical Commander: The Homeland Security Division Commander or their designee responsible for tactical operations at the scene.
- Crisis Principal: The person or persons responsible for initiating and/or sustaining a crisis situation.
Initial Response
- The first supervisor on the scene shall:
- Evaluate the situation and modify or affirm backup requirements.
- Direct responding units to a command location or vehicle marshaling area.
- Advise the District Shift Commander of circumstances via secure communications.
- Initiate a written log of actions taken.
- Ensure the incident scene is secure and establish a perimeter.
- Attempt to establish a line of communication with the Crisis Principal if communication has not been established prior to arrival.
Communication with Crisis Principal
- Initial contact with the Crisis Principal should not be by a ranking officer if possible.
- During initial contact, family members, friends, or any other person associated with the Crisis Principal or Hostage Taker shall not be put in direct contact with the Crisis Principal unless approval has been given by the CNT Team Leader.
Negotiation and Demands
- All demands made by the Crisis Principal or Hostage Taker shall be documented and provided to the CNT Team Leader upon their arrival.
- Documentation shall include demands, time of demands, deadline for demands, any promises made, etc.
- The CNT negotiator shall refrain from making false promises to the Crisis Principal without approval of the Tactical Commander.
- All negotiated items must be approved by the Tactical Commander or their designee.
- All items are negotiable except for weapons and exchange of persons for hostages.
Crisis Situations
- A crisis situation occurs when an individual or group poses a danger to themselves or others, e.g., suicide attempts, hostage situations, active shooters, and armed/barricaded subjects.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Tactical Commander: The Homeland Security Division Commander or their designee responsible for tactical operations at the scene.
- Crisis Principal: The person or persons responsible for initiating and/or sustaining a crisis situation.
Initial Response
- The first supervisor on the scene shall:
- Evaluate the situation and modify or affirm backup requirements.
- Direct responding units to a command location or vehicle marshaling area.
- Advise the District Shift Commander of circumstances via secure communications.
- Initiate a written log of actions taken.
- Ensure the incident scene is secure and establish a perimeter.
- Attempt to establish a line of communication with the Crisis Principal if communication has not been established prior to arrival.
Communication with Crisis Principal
- Initial contact with the Crisis Principal should not be by a ranking officer if possible.
- During initial contact, family members, friends, or any other person associated with the Crisis Principal or Hostage Taker shall not be put in direct contact with the Crisis Principal unless approval has been given by the CNT Team Leader.
Negotiation and Demands
- All demands made by the Crisis Principal or Hostage Taker shall be documented and provided to the CNT Team Leader upon their arrival.
- Documentation shall include demands, time of demands, deadline for demands, any promises made, etc.
- The CNT negotiator shall refrain from making false promises to the Crisis Principal without approval of the Tactical Commander.
- All negotiated items must be approved by the Tactical Commander or their designee.
- All items are negotiable except for weapons and exchange of persons for hostages.
This quiz covers crisis situations, roles and responsibilities, and initial response procedures. Learn about crisis principals, tactical commanders, and more.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
