20 Questions
What should officers consider when deciding on a course of action in a life-threatening situation?
The possibilities of a coordinated multilocation attack and the suspect's perceived threat to others
When should an individual officer take immediate action in a life-threatening situation?
When there is a reasonable belief that the suspect is still a threat to others
What is a key consideration when deciding whether to advance on or engage a suspect?
The information known or received at the time of the incident
What is an important factor in determining whether to contain or deny access to victims?
The ability to move or evacuate individuals with reasonable safety
What should officers be aware of when responding to an incident?
The possibility that an incident may be part of a coordinated multilocation attack
What is the primary purpose of the Des Plaines Police Department's rapid response and deployment policy?
To provide guidelines for responding to crisis situations
When can first responding officers use reasonable force?
When it is necessary to protect oneself or others from death or serious injury
What should first responding officers consider when dealing with a suspect who is a threat to lives?
Reasonable options to reduce, prevent or eliminate the threat
What is a key challenge in responding to crisis situations?
Deciding on the best course of action under difficult and rapidly evolving circumstances
What does the policy emphasize in terms of planning for crisis situations?
Coordination with emergency services and site operators
What should officers consider doing in a case of a barricaded suspect with no hostages and no immediate threat to others?
Summoning and waiting for additional assistance from specialized teams
What type of training should be included in the department's training plan?
Rapid response to critical incidents
What is an important aspect of patrol first-response training?
Patrol rifle, shotgun, breaching tool and control device training
What is the purpose of reality-based scenario training in crisis management?
To prepare officers for high-stress scenarios such as active shooter situations
What should members do when dealing with a crisis situation?
Assess the situation and take reasonable steps to maintain operative control of the incident
What is one of the primary goals when dealing with a hostage situation?
Negotiate a surrender of the suspect and release of the hostages
What should be considered when planning for critical incident responses?
Identification of likely critical incident target sites
Why is it important to have building plans and venue schematics of likely critical incident target sites?
To understand the layout of the target site for effective response
What is a key aspect of planning for critical incident responses?
Coordinating with other law enforcement and emergency service agencies
What is an essential component of patrol first-response training?
Response to critical incident target sites
Learn about the guidelines and factors that assist responding officers in situations that require rapid response and deployment, particularly in school and workplace violence scenarios. Understand the purpose and scope of this policy and how it helps law enforcement respond to critical situations.
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