Incident Management Support Team
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Under whose authority does the DLE IMST act?

  • The National Incident Management System (NIMS)
  • The Incident Command System (ICS)
  • The Sheriff of Broward County
  • The Director of the Regional Services Bureau (correct)

    • What is the primary goal of the DLE IMST during critical incidents and special events?

  • To provide a level of service consistent with the standards of the Broward Sheriff's Office (correct)
  • To coordinate with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies
  • To organize intra-agency emergency coordination and planning workshops
  • To maintain active liaison with the BSO Training Division

    • What is the purpose of the DLE IMST in relation to the Incident Command System?

  • To maintain active liaison with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies
  • To organize intra-agency emergency coordination and planning workshops
  • To provide operational support in the form of the Incident Command System to any on scene Incident Commander
  • To coordinate the DLE response to any incident or event requiring a full-scale Incident Command System response (correct)

    • What is the role of the DLE IMST in relation to NIMS and ICS training?

    <p>To conduct and coordinate National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) training for all DLE employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of maintaining lists of emergency points of distributions (PODS)?

    <p>To support the distribution of emergency resources during critical incidents and special events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the DLE IMST in relation to incident management?

    <p>To establish critical incident contingency plans and assist with coordinating and managing the Department Law Enforcement response during mobilizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of exercises does the DLE IMST conduct and coordinate with the BSO Training Division?

    <p>Field exercises and table top exercises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the DLE IMST in relation to the National Incident Management System (NIMS)?

    <p>To serve as the Department of Law Enforcement's National Incident Management System (NIMS) point of contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for maintaining the equipment assigned to the DLE IMST?

    <p>DLE IMST Sergeant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the DLE IMST Support Staff?

    <p>To assist the DLE IMST Supervisor with maintaining and updating lists of available resources and assets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of uniform will DLE IMST personnel wear for routine operations?

    <p>Class B or Class C uniform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can approve deviations of the dress code?

    <p>Director of the Regional Services Bureau or the DLE IMST Sergeant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Maintenance and Usage Logs?

    <p>To maintain a record of the Mobile Command Vehicle and the Communications on Wheels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who assigns the duty hours for the DLE IMST team members?

    <p>DLE IMST Supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the DLE IMST Support Staff during emergency incidents?

    <p>To assist the on-scene incident commander and the DLE IMST Supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the status of the additional DLE IMST members as defined in 15.1.5 C?

    <p>Part-time team members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who will assist the BSO Emergency Management Coordinator with the development of the agency hurricane plan annex?

    <p>DLE IMST personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for reviewing and redacting outside or public requests for information from this Standard Operating Procedures Manual?

    <p>Department of Law Enforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the DLE IMST responsible for coordinating with the Office of Management & Budget?

    <p>FEMA or other agency cost recovery documentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the DLE IMST receiving all mobilization and emergency operations after action reports?

    <p>To monitor and review operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what law may certain information in the Standard Operating Procedures be exempt from public disclosure?

    <p>Florida Public Records Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At whose discretion will the DLE IMST participate in hurricane activations?

    <p>Executive Director, Department of Law Enforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effective date of these Standard Operating Procedures?

    <p>02/04/2019</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the DLE IMST receive from all involved DLE units upon their completion?

    <p>Mobilization and emergency operations after action reports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who will operate the DLE COW during the deployment period?

    <p>Trained IMST personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the DLE IMST?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of training is encouraged for DLE IMST personnel?

    <p>Hazardous Materials training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who will be available via cellular phone and apprised of significant incidents?

    <p>The DLE IMST Supervisor and Director of the Regional Services Bureau</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers the deployment of DLE IMST personnel?

    <p>Situational need as authorized by the DLE IMST supervisor or the Director of the Regional Services Bureau</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the DLE IMST in emergency operations?

    <p>To respond to critical incidents and disasters involving DLE operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of training is NOT encouraged for DLE IMST personnel?

    <p>Firefighting training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the contingency plans prepared by DLE IMST personnel?

    <p>To prepare for a variety of critical incidents and disasters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum required space for the MCV during deployment?

    <p>45 feet by 12 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is authorized to operate the DLE MCV during deployment?

    <p>Trained IMST personnel only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the DLE COW?

    <p>To provide emergency communication capabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the DLE COW be requested?

    <p>Through either the BSO Communications Duty Officer or the DLE IMST Supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in requesting the DLE COW?

    <p>Request the DLE COW through the BSO Communications Duty Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consideration when requesting the DLE COW?

    <p>The significance of the incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for relaying the request for the DLE COW to the Director of the Regional Services Bureau?

    <p>The DLE IMST Supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a capability of the DLE COW?

    <p>Providing repeater capability for statewide emergency mutual aid channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Incident Management Support Team (IMST)

    • The IMST establishes critical incident contingency plans and assists with coordinating and managing the Department of Law Enforcement's response during mobilizations for natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and large-scale critical incidents.
    • The IMST serves as the Department of Law Enforcement's National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) point of contact.

    Authority and Responsibilities

    • The IMST acts under the authority of the Director of the Regional Services Bureau.
    • The IMST is responsible for coordinating the Department of Law Enforcement's response to any incident or event requiring a full-scale Incident Command System response.

    Goals and Objectives

    • Provide a level of service consistent with the standards of the Broward Sheriff's Office and meet the needs of the community during critical incidents and special events.
    • Maintain active liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and other DLE districts, divisions, and bureaus.
    • Maintain and update lists of emergency points of distributions (PODs).
    • Work with the BSO Training Division to conduct and coordinate National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) training for all DLE employees, including table-top exercises and field exercises.
    • Provide operational support in the form of the Incident Command System to any on-scene Incident Commander.
    • Organize intra-agency emergency coordination and planning workshops and exercises.

    IMST Support Staff

    • Assists the IMST supervisor with maintaining and updating lists of available resources and assets.
    • Maintains the agency's mobile command post(s) and COW tactical radio communications platform in a state of readiness.
    • Responds to emergency incidents to assist the on-scene Incident Commander and the IMST Supervisor.

    Uniforms and Equipment

    • The IMST Supervisor assigns the uniform of the day; however, IMST personnel shall wear a Class B or Class C uniform for routine operations.
    • The DLE IMST Sergeant is responsible for maintaining all equipment assigned to the IMST.

    Communications On Wheels (COW)

    • The COW is a standalone generator-powered portable radio system and radio tower capable of transmitting and receiving a 700/800 MHz Motorola system along with providing repeater capability for statewide emergency mutual aid channels.
    • The COW provides emergency communication capabilities when the primary radio systems are inoperable or at operational capacity.

    Training and Qualification

    • IMST personnel are encouraged to attend training courses and conferences, including Critical Incident training, Hazardous Materials training, Hurricane Preparedness training, Mass Casualty Incident training, Incident Command System (ICS) training, and National Incident Management (NIMS) training.

    Emergency Operations Plans

    • IMST personnel prepare contingency plans for a variety of critical incidents and disasters involving DLE operations.
    • The IMST is available to respond to critical incidents to assist the Incident Commander with the establishment of a command post and liaison with other municipal, state, and federal agencies that respond.
    • The IMST provides a 24-hour response capability for DLE.

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