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What is defined as an 'active attacker'?
What is defined as an 'active attacker'?
- A person who is suspected of planning a robbery.
- Someone participating in a large public assembly.
- An individual who engages in peaceful protests.
- An individual involved in an attack likely to cause serious harm or death. (correct)
What is the first response priority for police officers in an incident involving an active attacker?
What is the first response priority for police officers in an incident involving an active attacker?
- To restore order.
- To preserve life.
- To stop the active attacker. (correct)
- To collect evidence.
What is an essential step in assisting victims of an active attacker?
What is an essential step in assisting victims of an active attacker?
- Provide referrals to appropriate services. (correct)
- Announce the situation to the media.
- Collect personal information from the victims.
- Inquire about victims' thoughts on the attack.
Why must an area be established away from the incident location?
Why must an area be established away from the incident location?
What minimum equipment must every police officer performing community patrol functions be issued?
What minimum equipment must every police officer performing community patrol functions be issued?
When does the regulation regarding victim assistance become effective?
When does the regulation regarding victim assistance become effective?
What should police prioritize after stopping an active attacker?
What should police prioritize after stopping an active attacker?
What outcome is expected if the active attacker is not stopped?
What outcome is expected if the active attacker is not stopped?
What is the maximum time frame for the chief of police to prepare the report if there is a Special Investigations Unit investigation?
What is the maximum time frame for the chief of police to prepare the report if there is a Special Investigations Unit investigation?
If the chief of police cannot complete the report on time, how often must they notify the police service board or the Minister about the report's status?
If the chief of police cannot complete the report on time, how often must they notify the police service board or the Minister about the report's status?
In what time frame must the chief of police provide the report to the police service board or the Minister once it is completed?
In what time frame must the chief of police provide the report to the police service board or the Minister once it is completed?
Who is responsible for publishing the report on the internet after it is completed?
Who is responsible for publishing the report on the internet after it is completed?
Before redacting any information in the report, who must the police service board or Minister consult?
Before redacting any information in the report, who must the police service board or Minister consult?
If the chief of police is required to consult with other police chiefs while preparing the report, what must they do concerning redactions?
If the chief of police is required to consult with other police chiefs while preparing the report, what must they do concerning redactions?
Which information in the report cannot be redacted prior to publishing?
Which information in the report cannot be redacted prior to publishing?
What must the chief of police do if they are unable to complete the report within the specified time frame?
What must the chief of police do if they are unable to complete the report within the specified time frame?
What equipment must every police officer performing community patrol functions have ready access to when responding to an active attacker incident?
What equipment must every police officer performing community patrol functions have ready access to when responding to an active attacker incident?
Which of the following items must be stored in police vehicles used for community patrol functions?
Which of the following items must be stored in police vehicles used for community patrol functions?
What type of body armour must be provided for each officer in community patrol functions when using a police vehicle?
What type of body armour must be provided for each officer in community patrol functions when using a police vehicle?
Which of the following factors should a chief of police consider when determining the number of semi-automatic rifles needed?
Which of the following factors should a chief of police consider when determining the number of semi-automatic rifles needed?
What arrangements must be made by a chief of police to assist victims of active attacker incidents?
What arrangements must be made by a chief of police to assist victims of active attacker incidents?
What is the purpose of public alerts issued by the police during an active attacker incident?
What is the purpose of public alerts issued by the police during an active attacker incident?
What communication procedures must be established by a chief of police during incidents involving active attackers?
What communication procedures must be established by a chief of police during incidents involving active attackers?
Which tool can be considered as a manually-operated entry tool that police officers must have in their vehicles?
Which tool can be considered as a manually-operated entry tool that police officers must have in their vehicles?
What is the minimum requirement for scenario-based training sessions for police service members in relation to active attackers?
What is the minimum requirement for scenario-based training sessions for police service members in relation to active attackers?
When does a police officer have ready access to the equipment required for responding to active attacker incidents?
When does a police officer have ready access to the equipment required for responding to active attacker incidents?
What should the chief of police ensure regarding communication during an active attacker response?
What should the chief of police ensure regarding communication during an active attacker response?
What is the expected reaction of a chief of police when determining the provision of assistance after an active attacker incident?
What is the expected reaction of a chief of police when determining the provision of assistance after an active attacker incident?
When do the provisions regarding the semi-automatic rifles come into effect?
When do the provisions regarding the semi-automatic rifles come into effect?
What is one of the initial responsibilities when responding to an active attacker?
What is one of the initial responsibilities when responding to an active attacker?
When should off-duty officers report for assistance during an active attacker incident?
When should off-duty officers report for assistance during an active attacker incident?
What is a crucial step in transitioning from responding to an active attacker?
What is a crucial step in transitioning from responding to an active attacker?
What responsibility does the interim commander have during an active shooter incident?
What responsibility does the interim commander have during an active shooter incident?
What should officers do upon determining the active attacker is no longer a threat?
What should officers do upon determining the active attacker is no longer a threat?
What is a key consideration when rescuing casualties during an active attacker incident?
What is a key consideration when rescuing casualties during an active attacker incident?
What type of report must the chief of police prepare after an active attacker incident?
What type of report must the chief of police prepare after an active attacker incident?
How should police personnel respond to an active attacker located in a school?
How should police personnel respond to an active attacker located in a school?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the police when responding to an active attacker incident?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the police when responding to an active attacker incident?
What is an important factor when evaluating routes for emergency vehicles during an incident?
What is an important factor when evaluating routes for emergency vehicles during an incident?
What must be included in the report prepared after an active attacker incident?
What must be included in the report prepared after an active attacker incident?
What type of insights should the report include regarding the incident's outcome?
What type of insights should the report include regarding the incident's outcome?
In what way can police assist during rescue efforts after an active attacker is neutralized?
In what way can police assist during rescue efforts after an active attacker is neutralized?
What should communication personnel gather during an active attacker incident?
What should communication personnel gather during an active attacker incident?
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Study Notes
Definitions
- Active Attacker: An individual engaged in or attempting to engage in a sustained attack with potential for serious bodily harm or death.
- Policing Responsibility: Terms regarding the police service's duty and community needs are consistent with Ontario Regulation 392/23.
Standards for Incident Response
- Immediate Deployment: Police officers must be deployed immediately to active attacker incidents.
- Response Priorities:
- Stop the active attacker
- Preserve life
- Restore order
Assistance to Victims
- Victim Support: Victims and their families receive timely assistance, referrals to appropriate services, and information on survivor notifications.
- Information Areas: Establish areas away from the incident for victims to obtain survivor information, potentially separating media from victims.
Officer Equipment
- Mandatory Gear: Officers must be issued at least one tourniquet and one trauma dressing for community patrol.
- Access to Tools: Officers need access to specific equipment like battering rams, bolt cutters, and semi-automatic rifles determined by community needs and past incident evaluations.
Chiefs of Police Duties
- Partnership Development: Chiefs must forge partnerships with service providers to help victims and ensure centralized service locations where possible.
- Public Alerts: Police chiefs must establish systems to inform the public of active attacker incidents through emergency alerts and social media.
Response Procedures
- Communication Protocols: Establish internal communication for notifying personnel and dispatching responses, including specialized teams.
- Command Responsibilities: Designate an interim commander at the scene, contain incidents, evaluate access routes, and gather intelligence throughout the response.
Incident Reporting
- Post-Incident Reports: Chiefs must compile detailed reports of incidents involving active attackers, analyzing response efficacy and identifying areas for improvement.
- Report Deadline: Reports must be prepared within 120 days unless delayed by an ongoing investigation, with ongoing updates to relevant authorities on status.
Information Dissemination
- Public Awareness: Police services must ensure the public is informed of available resources following an active attacker incident, including how to access support services.
Training and Exercises
- Regular Training: Police communication and response personnel must participate in scenario-based training exercises every two years to improve preparedness and coordination with emergency services.
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