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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who will ultimately assume command of the Command Post?

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

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

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

    What should the Command Post Commander establish immediately?

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

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

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

    What must be considered when establishing the Command Post?

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

    What must happen when an incident becomes mobile?

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

    When should the Mobile Command Post be requested?

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

    What must be considered when establishing the Command Post?

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

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