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What is a crisis situation according to SOP 522.00?
Who is responsible for tactical operations at the scene according to SOP 522.00?
What is the role of the First Supervisor on the scene according to SOP 522.00?
Why should initial contact with the Crisis Principal not be made by a ranking officer if possible?
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Who approves the involvement of family members, friends, or other associated persons in crisis negotiations?
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What information should be documented and provided to the CNT Team Leader during crisis negotiations?
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What is a key principle that the CNT negotiator should follow?
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Who must approve all negotiated items in a crisis situation?
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A crisis situation is when an individual or group poses a danger to themselves only.
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The Tactical Commander is responsible for administrative operations at the scene.
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The First Supervisor on the scene should evaluate the situation and dismiss all responding units.
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Initial contact with the Crisis Principal should be made by a ranking officer if possible.
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Family members, friends, or other persons associated with the Crisis Principal or Hostage Taker can be involved in crisis negotiations without approval.
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The CNT negotiator can make promises to the Crisis Principal without approval.
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All items, including weapons and exchange of persons for hostages, are negotiable in a crisis situation.
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The Tactical Commander or their designee does not need to approve negotiated items in a crisis situation.
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What is the purpose of the First Supervisor on the scene directing responding units to a command location or vehicle marshaling area?
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Why is it important to establish a perimeter around the incident scene?
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What should be included in the written log of actions taken by the First Supervisor on the scene?
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Why should the CNT negotiator refrain from making false promises to the Crisis Principal?
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What is the role of the CNT Team Leader in crisis negotiations?
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Why are weapons and exchange of persons for hostages not negotiable in a crisis situation?
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What is the purpose of documenting all demands made by the Crisis Principal or Hostage Taker?
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Who is responsible for approving the involvement of family members, friends, or other associated persons in crisis negotiations?
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Study Notes
Crisis Situations
- A crisis situation is when an individual or group poses a danger to themselves or others, such as suicide attempts, hostage situations, active shooters, or armed/barricaded subjects.
Roles and Responsibilities
- The Tactical Commander is the Homeland Security Division Commander or their designee responsible for tactical operations at the scene.
- The Crisis Principal is the person or persons responsible for initiating and/or sustaining a crisis situation.
First Responder Procedures
- The first supervisor on the scene shall:
- Evaluate the situation and modify or affirm back-up requirements
- Direct responding units to a command location or vehicle marshaling area
- Advise the District Shift Commander of circumstances via secure communications
- Initiate a written log of actions taken
- Ensure the incident scene is secure and establish a perimeter
- Attempt to establish a line of communication with the Crisis Principal if communication has not been established prior to arrival
Communication Guidelines
- Initial contact with the Crisis Principal should not be by a ranking officer if possible
- Family members, friends, or any other person associated with the Crisis Principal or Hostage Taker shall not be put in direct contact with the Crisis Principal unless approved by the CNT Team Leader
- All demands made by the Crisis Principal or Hostage Taker shall be documented and provided to the CNT Team Leader upon arrival
Negotiation Procedures
- The CNT negotiator shall refrain from making false promises to the Crisis Principal without approval of the Tactical Commander
- All negotiated items must be approved by the Tactical Commander or their designee
- All items are negotiable except for weapons and exchange of persons for hostages
Crisis Situations
- A crisis situation is when an individual or group poses a danger to themselves or others, such as suicide attempts, hostage situations, active shooters, or armed/barricaded subjects.
Roles and Responsibilities
- The Tactical Commander is the Homeland Security Division Commander or their designee responsible for tactical operations at the scene.
- The Crisis Principal is the person or persons responsible for initiating and/or sustaining a crisis situation.
First Responder Procedures
- The first supervisor on the scene shall:
- Evaluate the situation and modify or affirm back-up requirements
- Direct responding units to a command location or vehicle marshaling area
- Advise the District Shift Commander of circumstances via secure communications
- Initiate a written log of actions taken
- Ensure the incident scene is secure and establish a perimeter
- Attempt to establish a line of communication with the Crisis Principal if communication has not been established prior to arrival
Communication Guidelines
- Initial contact with the Crisis Principal should not be by a ranking officer if possible
- Family members, friends, or any other person associated with the Crisis Principal or Hostage Taker shall not be put in direct contact with the Crisis Principal unless approved by the CNT Team Leader
- All demands made by the Crisis Principal or Hostage Taker shall be documented and provided to the CNT Team Leader upon arrival
Negotiation Procedures
- The CNT negotiator shall refrain from making false promises to the Crisis Principal without approval of the Tactical Commander
- All negotiated items must be approved by the Tactical Commander or their designee
- All items are negotiable except for weapons and exchange of persons for hostages
Crisis Situations
- A crisis situation is when an individual or group poses a danger to themselves or others, such as suicide attempts, hostage situations, active shooters, or armed/barricaded subjects.
Roles and Responsibilities
- The Tactical Commander is the Homeland Security Division Commander or their designee responsible for tactical operations at the scene.
- The Crisis Principal is the person or persons responsible for initiating and/or sustaining a crisis situation.
First Responder Procedures
- The first supervisor on the scene shall:
- Evaluate the situation and modify or affirm back-up requirements
- Direct responding units to a command location or vehicle marshaling area
- Advise the District Shift Commander of circumstances via secure communications
- Initiate a written log of actions taken
- Ensure the incident scene is secure and establish a perimeter
- Attempt to establish a line of communication with the Crisis Principal if communication has not been established prior to arrival
Communication Guidelines
- Initial contact with the Crisis Principal should not be by a ranking officer if possible
- Family members, friends, or any other person associated with the Crisis Principal or Hostage Taker shall not be put in direct contact with the Crisis Principal unless approved by the CNT Team Leader
- All demands made by the Crisis Principal or Hostage Taker shall be documented and provided to the CNT Team Leader upon arrival
Negotiation Procedures
- The CNT negotiator shall refrain from making false promises to the Crisis Principal without approval of the Tactical Commander
- All negotiated items must be approved by the Tactical Commander or their designee
- All items are negotiable except for weapons and exchange of persons for hostages
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Learn about crisis situations, including suicide attempts, hostage situations, and active shooters, and the roles of Tactical Commanders and Crisis Principals. Understand how to respond to dangerous situations.
