St. Johns County Sheriff's Office Chemical Agents Policy Quiz

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Who is responsible for authorizing the deployment of chemical agents in emergency situations?

  • Field Force Coordinator (correct)
  • Dispatch operators
  • Patrol officers
  • Security guards

When can chemical agents be used under normal, routine patrol operations?

  • When other non-lethal crowd control methods have failed
  • Whenever deemed necessary
  • As described in Policy 1.8 Response to Resistance (correct)
  • In hostage situations only

What is the role of specially trained members in the deployment of chemical agents?

  • Participate in negotiations
  • Make the decision to deploy
  • Manage crowd control
  • Implement the use of chemical agents (correct)

Under what circumstances should chemical agents be considered for large crowds?

<p>As a last resort (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to decide on the use of chemical agents for dispersing crowds?

<p>Security Response Team OIC (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before authorizing the use of any chemical agent?

<p>Assess alternate plans of action (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the deployment of chemical agents using the Pepperball Launch System only?

<p>Air and Marine Lieutenant (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should a chemical agent be used if there are hostages?

<p>After all other methods have been exhausted (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What precautions should be taken if a chemical agent is deployed in a populated area?

<p>Evacuate the area and provide decontamination provisions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What steps should be taken if a civilian or deputy is exposed to a chemical agent?

<p>Stand facing the wind and wash eyes and skin with water (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before entering a structure where a chemical agent has been deployed?

<p>Wait for a reasonable amount of time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method for decontamination after exposure to a chemical agent?

<p>Wash with cool water and soap (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance should a chemical agent be used prior to the deployment into a crowd?

<p>Without any verbal warnings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should the eyes be kept open when exposed to a chemical agent?

<p>To protect against exposure to the agent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be ensured if a chemical agent is to be used in a hostage situation?

<p>That all precautions are taken as a last resort (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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