IMS - Command and Control - Command Post
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What is the primary purpose of the Command Post in multi-unit Police operations?

  • To create confusion and indecision among responding units.
  • To provide a central location for coordinating resources and decision-making. (correct)
  • To ensure individual officers take action without oversight.
  • To serve as a backup communication center in case of emergency.

Who is ideally responsible for establishing the Command Post?

  • The first available officer not involved in securing the inner perimeter.
  • A Uniform Patrol Bureau Lieutenant.
  • A Sergeant or other command rank officer. (correct)
  • The Emergency Response Unit Coordinator.

What is the procedure when a Sergeant is not immediately available to establish the Command Post?

  • The first available officer not involved in securing the inner perimeter will establish the Command Post. (correct)
  • The Uniform Patrol Bureau Lieutenant will establish the Command Post.
  • The Command Post cannot be established until a Sergeant arrives.
  • The Emergency Response Unit Coordinator will establish the Command Post.

Who will assume command of the Command Post operations in a verified emergency?

<p>The highest ranking patrol supervisor on duty having responsibility for the district of occurrence. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who will ultimately assume command of the Command Post?

<p>A Uniform Patrol Bureau Lieutenant. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what type of situations will the Command Post Commander maintain command until relieved by the Emergency Response Unit Coordinator?

<p>Barricaded gunmen, hostage and sniper situations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Incident Commander when deactivating the Command Post?

<p>Ensure all units and personnel involved are accounted for and required reports are prepared (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who will take over command if a mobile incident crosses district or jurisdictional boundaries?

<p>The proper jurisdictional authority (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the deactivation of the Command Post entail?

<p>Informing all units and personnel involved, preparing reports, and submitting Command Post reports (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can one find specifics on completing required reports during deactivation?

<p>Standard Operational Procedures Volume 2, Chapter I, IMS - Mobilization Plan &amp; Special Operations - Callout Procedures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the Command Post reports during deactivation?

<p>CHRONOLOGICAL LOG and an INTER-OFFICE NARRATIVE of the entire incident (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what happens once an incident is concluded?

<p>The Command Post must be deactivated and all units/personnel informed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who determines which negotiator(s) to send to the scene?

<p>The Emergency Response Unit Coordinator (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an Emergency Response Unit call-out is not necessary, who will be sent to the incident scene to act as a liaison for the negotiator(s)?

<p>A command officer of the Emergency Response Unit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the Command Post Commander establish immediately?

<p>A detailed chronological log of Command Post activities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following should be included in the Command Post Log?

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

What must be considered when establishing the Command Post?

<p>Security measures for the Command Post (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is responsible for establishing a safe press area out of the view of the target location?

<p>The Public Information Officer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the overall commander determine regarding the suspect(s) suddenly coming out?

<p>Both warning orders and the Use of Force policy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required from members of the press before being allowed to penetrate the outer perimeter?

<p>They must show their press credentials (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must happen when an incident becomes mobile?

<p>The Command Post must also become mobile (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a potential contact for the Emergency Response Unit?

<p>Emergency Medical Services (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who will assume responsibility for the Command Post as well as the entire operation?

<p>The Uniform Patrol Bureau Lieutenant (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of documenting any change in command of the Command Post in the COMMAND POST LOG?

<p>To ensure the change in command is authorized by a higher ranking officer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should the Mobile Command Post be requested?

<p>Whenever and as soon as feasible (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of attempting to access a house instead of an open business for the Command Post location?

<p>To limit physical and visual access to the Command Post by the public and the media (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the Incident Commander do as soon as they arrive and take charge of the scene?

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

What is the purpose of the Command Board Forms mentioned in the text?

<p>To provide a visual diagram of the incident scene and Command Post setup (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of contacting the Emergency Response Unit Coordinator immediately upon determination that an emergency situation exists?

<p>To place the Emergency Response Unit on stand-by (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of limiting the number of officers responding to the scene, as mentioned in the text?

<p>To prevent the situation from being worsened by too many officers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of establishing an inner and outer perimeter at the incident scene?

<p>Both b and c (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Command Post, as described in the text?

<p>To coordinate the overall emergency response operation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Command Post, as described in the text?

<p>To provide a central location for decision-making and resource allocation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, who will ultimately assume command of the Command Post operations in a verified emergency?

<p>A Uniform Patrol Bureau Lieutenant (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what type of situations will the Command Post Commander maintain command until relieved by the Emergency Response Unit Coordinator?

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

What must be considered when establishing the Command Post, according to the text?

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

What is the purpose of contacting the Emergency Response Unit Coordinator immediately upon determination that an emergency situation exists?

<p>To coordinate the response and deployment of the Emergency Response Unit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the Incident Commander do as soon as they arrive and take charge of the scene?

<p>Assume command of the Command Post operations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the primary responsibility of the Uniform Patrol Bureau Lieutenant when assuming command of the Command Post?

<p>Assume responsibility for the entire operation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of attempting to access a house instead of an open business for the Command Post location?

<p>To limit physical and visual access to the Command Post by the public and the media (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of contacting the Emergency Response Unit Coordinator immediately upon determination that an emergency situation exists?

<p>To quicken the Emergency Response Unit's response time by placing them on stand-by (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of establishing an inner and outer perimeter at the incident scene?

<p>To facilitate the deployment of responding units (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Command Post in multi-unit Police operations?

<p>To maintain control and organization of the incident response (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a potential contact for the Emergency Response Unit?

<p>The Bomb Squad (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what must happen when an incident becomes mobile?

<p>Command of the operation is transferred to a higher ranking officer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of documenting any change in command of the Command Post in the COMMAND POST LOG?

<p>To provide a record of the chain of command for the incident (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should the Mobile Command Post be requested, according to the text?

<p>Whenever, and as soon as, feasible (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who will ultimately assume command of the Command Post operations in a verified emergency?

<p>The Emergency Response Unit Coordinator (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Incident Commander during the deactivation of the Command Post?

<p>Personally completing all Command Post reports, including the Chronological Log and Inter-Office Narrative (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a mobile incident crosses district or jurisdictional boundaries, what will happen regarding the command structure?

<p>The overall commander of the incident will remain in charge until the proper jurisdictional authority takes over (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the Command Post reports during the deactivation process, according to the text?

<p>A Chronological Log and an Inter-Office Narrative of the entire incident (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can one find specifics on completing required reports during the deactivation of the Command Post?

<p>Standard Operational Procedures Volume 2, Chapter I, Incident Management System (IMS) Section VIII (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the Emergency Response Unit call-out is not necessary, who will be sent to the incident scene to act as a liaison for the negotiator(s), according to the text?

<p>The text does not mention a liaison in this situation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the Incident Commander do as soon as they arrive and take charge of the scene?

<p>The text does not specify any immediate actions for the Incident Commander (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the passage, what is the primary role of the Emergency Response Unit Coordinator?

<p>To dispatch negotiators and command officers to the incident scene (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the Command Post Log?

<p>A detailed chronological record of events connected with the incident (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Command Post Commander regarding press relations?

<p>To assign a Public Information Officer to handle press relations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the overall commander determine regarding the suspect(s) suddenly coming out, according to the passage?

<p>The appropriate use of force in accordance with the Police Department's Response to Resistance policy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, what is the purpose of limiting the number of officers responding to the scene?

<p>The passage does not mention limiting the number of officers responding (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be considered when establishing the Command Post?

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

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a potential contact for the Emergency Response Unit?

<p>Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the Incident Commander do as soon as they arrive and take charge of the scene, according to the passage?

<p>Initiate intelligence gathering (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should the Mobile Command Post be requested, based on the information provided?

<p>When the incident becomes mobile or unstable (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of documenting any change in command of the Command Post in the COMMAND POST LOG, according to the passage?

<p>The passage does not mention documenting changes in command (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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