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?

Isolate the subject from the outside world Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential step in intelligence gathering procedures?

Making a diagram of the interior with obstacles and hazards Signup and view all the answers

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

Directing the subject where they want them to go Signup and view all the answers

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

Any criminal history information available Signup and view all the answers

'React' teams are primarily responsible for:

Handling the subject upon exit Signup and view all the answers

'Reactionary gap' allows officers to:

"React" at a safe distance after analyzing an emergency condition Signup and view all the answers

'Inner perimeter positions' are primarily established to:

"Provide officers protection from projectiles" Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct procedure regarding assault plan considerations?

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

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

Incident Command but deferring tactical decisions to the ERU Commander Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

After proper approval from a trained Police Negotiator. Signup and view all the answers

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

Behavioral Health Incident Tracking Form Signup and view all the answers

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

Only if they have established good rapport. Signup and view all the answers

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

Time Signup and view all the answers

What should officers prioritize in barricaded gunman or hostage situations?

Protecting themselves and fellow officers Signup and view all the answers

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

Situations are constantly changing 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?

Handle the situation using a strategic approach Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Uniform Patrol Bureau Officers Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide guidelines for officers on how to respond to barricade and hostage incidents 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?

Whether the subject has previously been involved in a similar incident 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?

The initial responding officer is responsible for establishing Incident Command, but a command officer will assume that role as soon as possible 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?

Wait for backup officers to arrive 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?

Rushing the situation can cause the subject to react in a violent way, resulting in injury or death 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?

Whether shots have been fired at anyone 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?

The situation is resolved through a combination of negotiations and tactical deployment 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?

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