IMS - Barricade / Hostage Incidents
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What is the purpose of establishing inner perimeter positions according to the text?

  • Ensure officers have protection from projectiles (correct)
  • Create a safe distance for officers to confront a hostile subject
  • Isolate the subject from the outside world
  • Prevent family members from interfering with police response
  • Which of the following is NOT a consideration for officers when selecting inner perimeter locations?

  • Subject's firearm capabilities
  • Possible escape routes
  • Physical description of hostages (correct)
  • Fields of fire and crossfire conditions
  • What is the role of the 'React' team established by the IC?

  • To gather intelligence on the subject's background
  • To handle the subject upon exit (correct)
  • To negotiate with the subject
  • To isolate the subject from the outside world
  • What is the purpose of establishing outer perimeter positions?

    <p>Isolate the subject from the outside world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential step in intelligence gathering procedures?

    <p>Making a diagram of the interior with obstacles and hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In handling a critical incident, what should officers consider to ensure safety?

    <p>Directing the subject where they want them to go</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information should be included when obtaining a description of the subject(s)?

    <p>Any criminal history information available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'React' teams are primarily responsible for:

    <p>Handling the subject upon exit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Reactionary gap' allows officers to:

    <p>&quot;React&quot; at a safe distance after analyzing an emergency condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Inner perimeter positions' are primarily established to:

    <p>&quot;Provide officers protection from projectiles&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct procedure regarding assault plan considerations?

    <p>Assault should only be carried out based on an imminent threat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should maintain overall Incident Command during a tactical unit's involvement?

    <p>Incident Command but deferring tactical decisions to the ERU Commander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if relieved from their inner-perimeter positions?

    <p>Report to the Incident Command post for additional assignment or debriefing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are family members, friends, or clergy members allowed to negotiate with the subject?

    <p>After proper approval from a trained Police Negotiator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of report does an officer prepare for a person suffering from mental illness during an incident?

    <p>Behavioral Health Incident Tracking Form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what circumstances should officers engage in negotiations with the subject during a barricade situation?

    <p>Only if they have established good rapport.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is identified as the most valuable asset to police in handling barricade and hostage incidents?

    <p>Time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers prioritize in barricaded gunman or hostage situations?

    <p>Protecting themselves and fellow officers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it crucial for officers to plan for the unexpected in barricade and hostage incidents?

    <p>Situations are constantly changing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the policy of 'time, talk, and tactics' guide officers to do in handling barricade and hostage incidents?

    <p>Handle the situation using a strategic approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason why mistakes during the police response to barricade and hostage situations can be dangerous?

    <p>They can result in injury or death to officers and civilians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are typically the first to respond before Emergency Response Units to barricades or hostage incidents?

    <p>Uniform Patrol Bureau Officers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the policy outlined in the text?

    <p>To provide guidelines for officers on how to respond to barricade and hostage incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key factor officers should consider when determining if immediate intervention is necessary in a barricade or hostage situation?

    <p>Whether the subject has previously been involved in a similar incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most accurate statement about the role of the initial responding officer in a barricade or hostage incident, according to the text?

    <p>The initial responding officer is responsible for establishing Incident Command, but a command officer will assume that role as soon as possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key step for officers to take when arriving at the scene of a barricade or hostage incident?

    <p>Wait for backup officers to arrive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason the text states that officers should not rush to resolve a barricade or hostage situation?

    <p>Rushing the situation can cause the subject to react in a violent way, resulting in injury or death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the MOST important factor for officers to consider when determining if immediate intervention is necessary in a barricade or hostage situation?

    <p>Whether shots have been fired at anyone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the LEAST likely outcome for a barricade or hostage situation, according to the text?

    <p>The situation is resolved through a combination of negotiations and tactical deployment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the MOST accurate statement about the role of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) in a barricade or hostage incident, according to the text?

    <p>The ERU is responsible for providing tactical support and deploying a resolution if negotiations fail to meet their objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

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