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The Incident Commander is responsible for evaluating the situation and determining the appropriate personnel response.
The Incident Commander is responsible for evaluating the situation and determining the appropriate personnel response.
True
Communications will assign a designated talk group to patrol members not assigned.
Communications will assign a designated talk group to patrol members not assigned.
True
The SWAT commander does not need to coordinate with any assisting agency team commander to develop a tactical plan.
The SWAT commander does not need to coordinate with any assisting agency team commander to develop a tactical plan.
False
The Incident Commander is responsible for authorizing the use of force and chemical agents.
The Incident Commander is responsible for authorizing the use of force and chemical agents.
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Additional Members and Supervisors include Canine Unit according to the communication protocol.
Additional Members and Supervisors include Canine Unit according to the communication protocol.
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Hostage Negotiation Team is always included as part of the response team during critical incidents.
Hostage Negotiation Team is always included as part of the response team during critical incidents.
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The mobile command center is not considered as part of operational assistance at critical incident scenes.
The mobile command center is not considered as part of operational assistance at critical incident scenes.
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Communications will not monitor the talk group assigned to patrol members.
Communications will not monitor the talk group assigned to patrol members.
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The inner perimeter is established to monitor the suspect's actions and restrict access to authorized personnel only.
The inner perimeter is established to monitor the suspect's actions and restrict access to authorized personnel only.
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Members staffing outer perimeter positions are allowed to grant access to unauthorized persons without Supervisory authorization.
Members staffing outer perimeter positions are allowed to grant access to unauthorized persons without Supervisory authorization.
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First Responding Supervisor should contact the suspect as a part of their responsibilities when on scene at a hostage situation.
First Responding Supervisor should contact the suspect as a part of their responsibilities when on scene at a hostage situation.
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Establishing a dedicated radio channel for conducting emergency transmissions is not necessary when dealing with a hostage situation.
Establishing a dedicated radio channel for conducting emergency transmissions is not necessary when dealing with a hostage situation.
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Unauthorized persons are allowed to enter the inner perimeter if they have proper protective cover.
Unauthorized persons are allowed to enter the inner perimeter if they have proper protective cover.
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The First Responding Supervisor should establish both inner and outer perimeters at the incident location.
The First Responding Supervisor should establish both inner and outer perimeters at the incident location.
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At a critical incident, all non-police personnel must be kept away from the inner perimeter.
At a critical incident, all non-police personnel must be kept away from the inner perimeter.
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Members staffing outer perimeter positions are responsible for monitoring the suspect's actions within the inner perimeter.
Members staffing outer perimeter positions are responsible for monitoring the suspect's actions within the inner perimeter.
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The First Responding Officer is responsible for evacuating endangered bystanders from the location in a hostage situation.
The First Responding Officer is responsible for evacuating endangered bystanders from the location in a hostage situation.
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If the immediate need to evacuate injured persons is not evident, the supervisor must be advised before any evacuation attempt.
If the immediate need to evacuate injured persons is not evident, the supervisor must be advised before any evacuation attempt.
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The injured person's ability to communicate with members is not a factor to consider before executing an evacuation attempt.
The injured person's ability to communicate with members is not a factor to consider before executing an evacuation attempt.
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Establishing perimeters and coordinating evacuations will be the responsibility of the first responding officer in a critical incident.
Establishing perimeters and coordinating evacuations will be the responsibility of the first responding officer in a critical incident.
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Injured persons evacuated from the location will be turned over to the police department for further assistance.
Injured persons evacuated from the location will be turned over to the police department for further assistance.
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Summoning the fire department to stage in an appropriate area is not part of the responsibilities of the First Responding Officer.
Summoning the fire department to stage in an appropriate area is not part of the responsibilities of the First Responding Officer.
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A joint command can be initiated with a supervisory fire department member if possible.
A joint command can be initiated with a supervisory fire department member if possible.
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The department will provide a liaison with the assisting agency's tactical negotiation personnel.
The department will provide a liaison with the assisting agency's tactical negotiation personnel.
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The objective of using crisis negotiation personnel is to escalate the situation.
The objective of using crisis negotiation personnel is to escalate the situation.
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The crisis negotiators will operate independently without following any guidelines from their agency.
The crisis negotiators will operate independently without following any guidelines from their agency.
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The department's incident commander should always relinquish overall responsibility to the negotiation team.
The department's incident commander should always relinquish overall responsibility to the negotiation team.
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Events within Apopka's jurisdiction will not be handled in accordance with PGO 8400.00.
Events within Apopka's jurisdiction will not be handled in accordance with PGO 8400.00.
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The PIO is responsible for handling the negotiations during a critical incident.
The PIO is responsible for handling the negotiations during a critical incident.
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Tactical personnel should not follow the general direction of the negotiator.
Tactical personnel should not follow the general direction of the negotiator.
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The crisis negotiation team should work independently outside the incident command structure.
The crisis negotiation team should work independently outside the incident command structure.
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The incident commander may choose to use unmarked vehicles for surveillance purposes only if the situation worsens.
The incident commander may choose to use unmarked vehicles for surveillance purposes only if the situation worsens.
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The decision to use marked or unmarked vehicles for pursuit or surveillance depends on the specific circumstances of the situation.
The decision to use marked or unmarked vehicles for pursuit or surveillance depends on the specific circumstances of the situation.
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The incident commander should prioritize the availability of vehicle tracking devices over other considerations when deciding on pursuit or surveillance vehicles.
The incident commander should prioritize the availability of vehicle tracking devices over other considerations when deciding on pursuit or surveillance vehicles.
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The incident commander or his designee may not direct members to control travel routes by blocking roadways and intersections.
The incident commander or his designee may not direct members to control travel routes by blocking roadways and intersections.
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A Strategic Operational Plan must be completed and approved by the police chief before its institution, regardless of the urgency of the situation.
A Strategic Operational Plan must be completed and approved by the police chief before its institution, regardless of the urgency of the situation.
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The member in charge of an event must submit an after-action report within ten days post-event to the police chief.
The member in charge of an event must submit an after-action report within ten days post-event to the police chief.
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The after-action report should include information about arrests, but not about debriefing information.
The after-action report should include information about arrests, but not about debriefing information.
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A Central Command Post is an integral part of the Operational Plan described in the text.
A Central Command Post is an integral part of the Operational Plan described in the text.
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The department's emergency response success depends on the rigidity and lack of creativity of its members.
The department's emergency response success depends on the rigidity and lack of creativity of its members.
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The highest ranking member on the scene is not responsible for assuming command and control of all law enforcement resources during unusual occurrences.
The highest ranking member on the scene is not responsible for assuming command and control of all law enforcement resources during unusual occurrences.
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The department's top priority is the protection of plant life in emergency situations.
The department's top priority is the protection of plant life in emergency situations.
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The department will not engage in communication and negotiation to resolve critical incidents whenever possible.
The department will not engage in communication and negotiation to resolve critical incidents whenever possible.
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A Central Command Post is not considered an integral part of the Operational Plan described in the text.
A Central Command Post is not considered an integral part of the Operational Plan described in the text.
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The Incident Commander is not responsible for authorizing the use of force and chemical agents.
The Incident Commander is not responsible for authorizing the use of force and chemical agents.
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Establishing a dedicated radio channel for conducting emergency transmissions is necessary when dealing with a hostage situation.
Establishing a dedicated radio channel for conducting emergency transmissions is necessary when dealing with a hostage situation.
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First Responding Supervisor should avoid contacting the suspect as part of their responsibilities when on scene at a hostage situation.
First Responding Supervisor should avoid contacting the suspect as part of their responsibilities when on scene at a hostage situation.
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The department generally provides tactical services to mitigate hostage situations.
The department generally provides tactical services to mitigate hostage situations.
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The initial containment, contact, and intelligence gathering are the actions taken by the department in hostage situations.
The initial containment, contact, and intelligence gathering are the actions taken by the department in hostage situations.
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The neighboring team will not be notified and requested to respond for assistance when the tactical resources of the city are overwhelmed.
The neighboring team will not be notified and requested to respond for assistance when the tactical resources of the city are overwhelmed.
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The plan needs to be reviewed by all personnel at least annually.
The plan needs to be reviewed by all personnel at least annually.
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The department may utilize inter-agency mutual aid agreements but cannot work with private entities to ensure sufficient resources are committed to resolving unusual occurrences.
The department may utilize inter-agency mutual aid agreements but cannot work with private entities to ensure sufficient resources are committed to resolving unusual occurrences.
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All critical incidents within Apopka's jurisdiction will be handled in accordance with PGO 8400.00.
All critical incidents within Apopka's jurisdiction will be handled in accordance with PGO 8400.00.
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A Strategic Operational Plan must be completed and approved by the police chief before its institution for all urgent situations.
A Strategic Operational Plan must be completed and approved by the police chief before its institution for all urgent situations.
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When dealing with a hostage situation, non-police personnel can freely enter the inner perimeter.
When dealing with a hostage situation, non-police personnel can freely enter the inner perimeter.
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Members staffing outer perimeter positions are allowed to grant access to unauthorized persons without Supervisory authorization.
Members staffing outer perimeter positions are allowed to grant access to unauthorized persons without Supervisory authorization.
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Establishing a dedicated radio channel for conducting emergency transmissions is not necessary when dealing with a hostage situation.
Establishing a dedicated radio channel for conducting emergency transmissions is not necessary when dealing with a hostage situation.
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The Incident Commander is responsible for authorizing the use of force and chemical agents.
The Incident Commander is responsible for authorizing the use of force and chemical agents.
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The department will provide a liaison with the assisting agency's tactical negotiation personnel.
The department will provide a liaison with the assisting agency's tactical negotiation personnel.
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Unauthorized persons are allowed to enter the inner perimeter if they have proper protective cover.
Unauthorized persons are allowed to enter the inner perimeter if they have proper protective cover.
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The objective of using crisis negotiation personnel is to escalate the situation.
The objective of using crisis negotiation personnel is to escalate the situation.
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In a critical incident, the highest-ranking supervisor on scene will always be in charge of the incident until relieved by a lower ranking member.
In a critical incident, the highest-ranking supervisor on scene will always be in charge of the incident until relieved by a lower ranking member.
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At a critical incident, all non-police personnel must be kept away from the inner perimeter.
At a critical incident, all non-police personnel must be kept away from the inner perimeter.
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If an immediate evacuation of the area is not necessary, an evacuation plan will not be developed.
If an immediate evacuation of the area is not necessary, an evacuation plan will not be developed.
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All evacuations during a critical incident must be made without the assistance of the SWAT team.
All evacuations during a critical incident must be made without the assistance of the SWAT team.
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Communications personnel are not required to coordinate radio patches with assisting agencies in a critical incident.
Communications personnel are not required to coordinate radio patches with assisting agencies in a critical incident.
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During a critical incident, patrol personnel involved in the incident should operate on secondary talk groups.
During a critical incident, patrol personnel involved in the incident should operate on secondary talk groups.
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The Public Information Officer (PIO) will not be summoned to the scene during a critical incident.
The Public Information Officer (PIO) will not be summoned to the scene during a critical incident.
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The need for immediate evacuation of the area will never be evaluated during a critical incident.
The need for immediate evacuation of the area will never be evaluated during a critical incident.
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In a critical incident, the Incident Commander will not be responsible for authorizing the use of force and chemical agents.
In a critical incident, the Incident Commander will not be responsible for authorizing the use of force and chemical agents.
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The overall incident commander is not responsible for evaluating the situation and determining the appropriate personnel response.
The overall incident commander is not responsible for evaluating the situation and determining the appropriate personnel response.
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The Incident Commander does not need to approve the tactical plan developed by the SWAT commander before executing it.
The Incident Commander does not need to approve the tactical plan developed by the SWAT commander before executing it.
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The Hostage Negotiation Team is always requested from another jurisdiction during critical incidents.
The Hostage Negotiation Team is always requested from another jurisdiction during critical incidents.
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Communications will not assign a designated talk group to patrol members who are not assigned.
Communications will not assign a designated talk group to patrol members who are not assigned.
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The SWAT commander does not need to coordinate with any assisting agency team commander to develop a tactical plan.
The SWAT commander does not need to coordinate with any assisting agency team commander to develop a tactical plan.
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The First Responding Officer is not responsible for establishing both inner and outer perimeters at the incident location.
The First Responding Officer is not responsible for establishing both inner and outer perimeters at the incident location.
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Members staffing outer perimeter positions are allowed to grant access to unauthorized persons without Supervisory authorization.
Members staffing outer perimeter positions are allowed to grant access to unauthorized persons without Supervisory authorization.
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