Incident Command Post (ICP) and Responsibilities Quiz

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What is the primary duty of law enforcement officers in an active shooter situation?

To ensure the safety of themselves
To provide medical treatment to the wounded
To call for backup and wait for assistance
To protect innocent life by neutralizing the criminal actions of the offender(s) (correct)

What is the definition of an 'Active Shooter' according to the text?

Someone who uses a firearm to inflict death or great bodily harm on people (correct)
Someone who participates in a random shooting spree
Someone who has the intent to harm others
Someone who causes mass casualties

What is an 'Active Shooter Incident' characterized as according to the text?

An event where mass casualties occur
An event that incorporates high-risk criminal situations (correct)
An event where innocent people are injured by an active shooter
An event where an active shooter is neutralized by law enforcement

Which of the following is a responsibility of the Incident Commander (IC) during an active threat situation?

Moving towards the active shooter(s) or CMCI offender(s) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do when forming a Contact Team during an active shooter situation?

Bypass fleeing and injured victims (C) Signup and view all the answers

What information should officers provide to the dispatcher regarding an active threat incident?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do if more than four officers are present during an active threat incident?

Disperse to maximize effectiveness (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a location established for coordinating the response of support personnel, far enough away to be out of the line of fire and sight, but close enough to exercise control over the situation?

Incident Command Post (ICP) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective in an Active Shooter or CMCI situation?

To stop the criminally violent deadly force assault (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Shelter in Place' mean in the context of an Active Shooter or CMCI incident?

To utilize a building or structure to temporarily isolate or physically separate innocent people from an active threat or danger (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Staging Area during an incident?

To place resources while awaiting tactical assignment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of a Tactical Response in an active shooter situation?

To neutralize the threat (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Warm Zone in an active shooter situation?

To remove personnel from immediate threat (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the prioritized activities for initial responding officers in an active threat situation?

Neutralize the threat, rescue the victims, provide medical assistance, preserve the crime scene (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of all CGPD sworn personnel in relation to the policy on active threats?

To adhere to the policy (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following best describes a barricaded offender?

An offender who is armed and has displayed violent behavior from a position of advantage, usually fortified in a room or building (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Casualty Collection Point (CCP)?

To provide a temporary secure area for law enforcement officers to triage, treat, and transport victims (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a Criminal Mass Casualty Incident (CMCI)?

Any criminal incident where an offender systematically or randomly inflicts death or great bodily harm on groups of people (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Incident Commander (IC) in an Active Shooter or CMCI situation?

The person responsible for the overall command of the entire operation (D) Signup and view all the answers