12.175 Incident Response Procedures for SWAT Teams

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What information must be reported to the district commander?

Site history of past incidents

The names of all officers involved

Details about personnel and equipment needed (correct)

Weather conditions at the scene

Who will take command of the tactical operation upon arrival?

The on-scene OIC

The SWAT Coordinator or their designee (correct)

The incident recorder

The district commander

Under which circumstance should SWAT personnel be deployed to assist with a canine track?

If a police officer has been shot at (correct)

For a local theft investigation

When the suspect is unarmed

After confirming it is a routine canine track

What should be assigned to ensure the security of the staging area?

Sufficient personnel Signup and view all the answers

What is a key responsibility of the SWAT Coordinator after a call-out is approved?

Determine the number of SWAT personnel needed Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does NOT constitute a reason for deploying SWAT personnel?

Routine traffic stop incidents Signup and view all the answers

What role will the recorder play in an incident?

Keep a chronological log of events Signup and view all the answers

Who is primarily responsible for coordinating the tactical operation on-site?

The on-scene Officer in Charge (OIC) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first action to be taken by the OIC at the scene of an incident?

Establish an outer perimeter to keep traffic out Signup and view all the answers

In which situation will the OIC request an immediate SWAT call-out?

When there’s a sniper attack in progress Signup and view all the answers

What must the OIC do if evacuation is not feasible during an incident?

Warn occupants to remain indoors and stay away from windows Signup and view all the answers

What category does an individual barricaded and threatening suicide fall into?

Passive category Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for evacuation and rescue if an injured person cannot wait for SWAT?

On-scene OIC and officers Signup and view all the answers

What should the OIC do regarding communication channels during an incident?

Request ECS to switch district personnel to a specific radio channel Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the SWAT Coordinator in passive category incidents?

Provide tactical support when requested by the OIC Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a priority action for the OIC during an incident?

Directly arrest all individuals involved Signup and view all the answers

Who is designated as the tactical Officer in Charge (OIC) during a SWAT operation?

SWAT Commander Signup and view all the answers

What must occur if the Search Warrant Service Risk Assessment Matrix score is 20 or higher?

SWAT must assist in the service of the warrant. Signup and view all the answers

Which individual is responsible for maintaining a chronological log during a SWAT operation?

SWAT Coordinator Signup and view all the answers

In a high-risk search warrant situation, what is NOT an indicator that SWAT assistance might be necessary?

An unarmed subject Signup and view all the answers

What should the affected district commander do at the Command Post during a SWAT operation?

Assist with coordination of personnel and services. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the first SWAT supervisor to arrive at the scene?

Confer with the on-scene Officer in Charge. Signup and view all the answers

Which additional service can be requested during a high-risk incident involving SWAT?

Red Cross Signup and view all the answers

In what situation might the SWAT Commander allow the affiant unit to serve a warrant without SWAT assistance?

If the target of the investigation has already been apprehended. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Incident Response Procedures

The on-scene Officer in Charge (OIC) must establish an outer perimeter, a command post and staging area, and evacuate civilians from the affected area unless it is not feasible.
The OIC should notify ECS to switch all involved district personnel to a specific radio channel, contact the district commander, and brief the SWAT Coordinator upon arrival.
The OIC can contact the SWAT Coordinator to request assistance with a canine track if the suspect is believed to be armed and contained within a set perimeter.
The SWAT Commander should contact the Police Chief and maintain a chronological log of all actions.
SWAT personnel replace district personnel assigned to the inner perimeter as soon as possible.

SWAT Call-Outs

SWAT is called out for active and passive incidents.
Passive incidents are contained, stabilized, and pose no immediate threat.
Active incidents present an immediate threat of loss of life.
On-duty SWAT personnel will be used whenever possible, including officers working Police Visibility Overtime (PVO).

High-Risk Search Warrants

A high-risk search warrant is issued when officers anticipate fortified locations, armed subjects, or an outstanding warrant for serious crimes.
SWAT assistance may be required when the Search Warrant Service Risk Assessment Matrix score is 20 or higher.

Other SWAT Responsibilities

The affected district commander will assess the situation and coordinate services from other departments.
The affected district commander will request additional personnel, fire department personnel, a prisoner van, Red Cross, a Mobile Crisis Team, and police clergy as needed.

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This quiz covers essential procedures for incident response specifically tailored for SWAT teams. Learn about the roles and responsibilities of the Officer in Charge, the process of establishing perimeter security, and the communication protocols during critical incidents. Test your knowledge on effective responses in both active and passive scenarios.