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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'React' teams are primarily responsible for:

<p>Handling the subject upon exit (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Inner perimeter positions' are primarily established to:

<p>&quot;Provide officers protection from projectiles&quot; (C)</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. (C)</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 (D)</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. (D)</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. (C)</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 (D)</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. (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should officers prioritize in barricaded gunman or hostage situations?

<p>Protecting themselves and fellow officers (D)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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