St. Johns County Sheriff's Office Active Assailant Guidelines

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What should the first Law Enforcement Deputy do upon arriving at the scene of an active assailant/threat incident?

Deploy alone with the mission to stop the threat

Establish an active assailant incident is in progress (correct)

Switch primary radio frequency

Notify EMS and other public safety agencies

Which section of the ETD Manual provides a checklist for an Active Assailant/Active Threat incident?

ETD 6: Natural Disaster Response Checklist

ETD 2: Evacuation Procedures Checklist

ETD 5: Bomb Threat Checklist

ETD 3: Incident Command Post Checklist (correct)

What is a key responsibility of the first Law Enforcement Deputy when an active assailant incident is reported?

Notify only EMS to respond

Maintain primary radio frequency for EMS to respond

Deploy as a team of two (2) whenever possible (correct)

Deploy alone immediately upon arrival

What should non-entry personnel do when the primary entry personnel are deployed?

Switch to a secondary radio frequency Signup and view all the answers

In the case of an active shooter/threat incident, what is the main focus of the first Law Enforcement Deputy?

Identify primary entry points Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mission of the primary entry personnel in an active assailant/threat incident?

Locate and engage the assailant Signup and view all the answers

What key action should be taken by the first Law Enforcement Deputy to ensure other public safety agencies respond appropriately?

Communicate with Communications to notify other agencies Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of law enforcement during active assailant/threat situations?

Stop and contain the threat, prevent the escape of armed/dangerous persons, and preserve life. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Agency' refer to in the document?

St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office. Signup and view all the answers

Which system is designed to guide personnel responding to active assailant incidents?

Incident Command System (ICS) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the primary entry procedure mentioned in the document?

To guide personnel responding to active assailant incidents. Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe situations requiring immediate law enforcement intervention before tactical team arrival?

Rapid Response Incidents Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary objectives of law enforcement during active assailant situations?

Protect and preserve life while stopping the threat. Signup and view all the answers

Which agency is responsible for issuing the Active Assailant/Threat Guidelines mentioned in the document?

St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the first deputy(ies) entering the building in the given context?

To engage the suspect(s) in armed combat Signup and view all the answers

What should subsequent arriving deputies do in the situation described?

Deploy as individuals Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would the use of runners be employed according to the given guidelines?

When all communications systems fail Signup and view all the answers

What is a secondary objective in the context of the situation entry guidelines?

To assess locations of ingress / egress points for Fire / Rescue personnel Signup and view all the answers

When should the deputy wear body armor according to the guidelines?

If not in uniform and entering an uncertain situation Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized regarding the deployment of primary entry personnel?

Deploy only the number essential to the mission Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended team size for subsequent arriving deputies entering the building?

Teams of two (2) or more Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of establishing face-to-face communication with assisting agencies during an incident?

To ensure there is good coordination in managing additional resources Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for Unified Command (UC) to monitor all radio channels and establish common communications whenever feasible?

To maintain scene safety and neutralize threats Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Casualty Collection Point (CCP) in incident management?

To facilitate movement of victims from areas of risk to the treatment area Signup and view all the answers

What is a key element in developing the ongoing incident action plan according to the text?

Forming the plan based on Law Enforcement and Fire / Rescue strategies and tactics Signup and view all the answers

Why should command vehicles be co-located to facilitate command post operations according to the text?

To establish face-to-face communication with SJCFR Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Unified Command (UC) recognizing the Incident Command System?

To ensure good coordination with assisting agencies Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to establish a temporary location like the Casualty Collection Point (CCP) during an incident?

To facilitate movement of victims from areas of risk to the treatment area Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an interior CCP?

To provide immediate lifesaving treatment Signup and view all the answers

When should fatalities be removed from the site?

Once crime scene procedures are complete Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an RTF?

Executing patient extraction Signup and view all the answers

Who controls the movement of the RTF in the warm zone?

Law Enforcement Officer Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of law enforcement during patient extraction?

Securing the perimeter Signup and view all the answers

When should ESF-6 be activated?

In case of mass casualty incidents Signup and view all the answers

Why are fatalities left in place initially?

To preserve evidence Signup and view all the answers

What determines the initial CCP location?

Proximity to rapid evacuation routes Signup and view all the answers

Who accompanies and protects firefighters in the warm zone for patient extraction?

Law enforcement Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of an RTF?

Combination of paramedics and LEOs Signup and view all the answers