Rapid Response and Deployment Policy

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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 (correct)

The proximity of the nearest hospital to the incident

The availability of additional resources and personnel only

Only the suspect's prior criminal history

When should an individual officer take immediate action in a life-threatening situation?

Only after all other officers have arrived at the scene

When the officer has received explicit permission from a supervisor

When the suspect is no longer a perceived threat to others

When there is a reasonable belief that the suspect is still a threat to others (correct)

What is a key consideration when deciding whether to advance on or engage a suspect?

The officer's personal safety above all else

The suspect's age and possible disabilities

The number of witnesses present at the scene

The information known or received at the time of the incident (correct)

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 Signup and view all the answers

What should officers be aware of when responding to an incident?

The possibility that an incident may be part of a coordinated multilocation attack Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

When can first responding officers use reasonable force?

When it is necessary to protect oneself or others from death or serious injury Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is a key challenge in responding to crisis situations?

Deciding on the best course of action under difficult and rapidly evolving circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What does the policy emphasize in terms of planning for crisis situations?

Coordination with emergency services and site operators Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What type of training should be included in the department's training plan?

Rapid response to critical incidents Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of patrol first-response training?

Patrol rifle, shotgun, breaching tool and control device training Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reality-based scenario training in crisis management?

To prepare officers for high-stress scenarios such as active shooter situations Signup and view all the answers

What should members do when dealing with a crisis situation?

Assess the situation and take reasonable steps to maintain operative control of the incident Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary goals when dealing with a hostage situation?

Negotiate a surrender of the suspect and release of the hostages Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when planning for critical incident responses?

Identification of likely critical incident target sites Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of planning for critical incident responses?

Coordinating with other law enforcement and emergency service agencies Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential component of patrol first-response training?

Response to critical incident target sites Signup and view all the answers