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What is the primary purpose of the Command Post in multi-unit Police operations?
To provide a central location for coordinating resources and decision-making.
Who is ideally responsible for establishing the Command Post?
A Sergeant or other command rank officer.
What is the procedure when a Sergeant is not immediately available to establish the Command Post?
The first available officer not involved in securing the inner perimeter will establish the Command Post.
Who will assume command of the Command Post operations in a verified emergency?
The highest ranking patrol supervisor on duty having responsibility for the district of occurrence.
Who will ultimately assume command of the Command Post?
A Uniform Patrol Bureau Lieutenant.
In what type of situations will the Command Post Commander maintain command until relieved by the Emergency Response Unit Coordinator?
Barricaded gunmen, hostage and sniper situations.
What is the responsibility of the Incident Commander when deactivating the Command Post?
Ensure all units and personnel involved are accounted for and required reports are prepared
Who will take over command if a mobile incident crosses district or jurisdictional boundaries?
The proper jurisdictional authority
What does the deactivation of the Command Post entail?
Informing all units and personnel involved, preparing reports, and submitting Command Post reports
Where can one find specifics on completing required reports during deactivation?
Standard Operational Procedures Volume 2, Chapter I, IMS - Mobilization Plan & Special Operations - Callout Procedures
What should be included in the Command Post reports during deactivation?
CHRONOLOGICAL LOG and an INTER-OFFICE NARRATIVE of the entire incident
According to the passage, what happens once an incident is concluded?
The Command Post must be deactivated and all units/personnel informed
Who determines which negotiator(s) to send to the scene?
The Emergency Response Unit Coordinator
If an Emergency Response Unit call-out is not necessary, who will be sent to the incident scene to act as a liaison for the negotiator(s)?
A command officer of the Emergency Response Unit
What should the Command Post Commander establish immediately?
A detailed chronological log of Command Post activities
Which of the following should be included in the Command Post Log?
All of the above
What must be considered when establishing the Command Post?
Security measures for the Command Post
Which of the following is responsible for establishing a safe press area out of the view of the target location?
The Public Information Officer
What should the overall commander determine regarding the suspect(s) suddenly coming out?
Both warning orders and the Use of Force policy
What is required from members of the press before being allowed to penetrate the outer perimeter?
They must show their press credentials
What must happen when an incident becomes mobile?
The Command Post must also become mobile
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a potential contact for the Emergency Response Unit?
Emergency Medical Services
Who will assume responsibility for the Command Post as well as the entire operation?
The Uniform Patrol Bureau Lieutenant
What is the purpose of documenting any change in command of the Command Post in the COMMAND POST LOG?
To ensure the change in command is authorized by a higher ranking officer
When should the Mobile Command Post be requested?
Whenever and as soon as feasible
What is the purpose of attempting to access a house instead of an open business for the Command Post location?
To limit physical and visual access to the Command Post by the public and the media
What should the Incident Commander do as soon as they arrive and take charge of the scene?
All of the above
What is the purpose of the Command Board Forms mentioned in the text?
To provide a visual diagram of the incident scene and Command Post setup
What is the purpose of contacting the Emergency Response Unit Coordinator immediately upon determination that an emergency situation exists?
To place the Emergency Response Unit on stand-by
What is the purpose of limiting the number of officers responding to the scene, as mentioned in the text?
To prevent the situation from being worsened by too many officers
What is the purpose of establishing an inner and outer perimeter at the incident scene?
Both b and c
What is the primary purpose of the Command Post, as described in the text?
To coordinate the overall emergency response operation
What is the primary purpose of the Command Post, as described in the text?
To provide a central location for decision-making and resource allocation
According to the passage, who will ultimately assume command of the Command Post operations in a verified emergency?
A Uniform Patrol Bureau Lieutenant
In what type of situations will the Command Post Commander maintain command until relieved by the Emergency Response Unit Coordinator?
All of the above
What must be considered when establishing the Command Post, according to the text?
All of the above
What is the purpose of contacting the Emergency Response Unit Coordinator immediately upon determination that an emergency situation exists?
To coordinate the response and deployment of the Emergency Response Unit
What should the Incident Commander do as soon as they arrive and take charge of the scene?
Assume command of the Command Post operations
According to the passage, what is the primary responsibility of the Uniform Patrol Bureau Lieutenant when assuming command of the Command Post?
Assume responsibility for the entire operation
What is the primary purpose of attempting to access a house instead of an open business for the Command Post location?
To limit physical and visual access to the Command Post by the public and the media
What is the primary purpose of contacting the Emergency Response Unit Coordinator immediately upon determination that an emergency situation exists?
To quicken the Emergency Response Unit's response time by placing them on stand-by
What is the primary purpose of establishing an inner and outer perimeter at the incident scene?
To facilitate the deployment of responding units
What is the primary purpose of the Command Post in multi-unit Police operations?
To maintain control and organization of the incident response
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a potential contact for the Emergency Response Unit?
The Bomb Squad
According to the passage, what must happen when an incident becomes mobile?
Command of the operation is transferred to a higher ranking officer
What is the primary purpose of documenting any change in command of the Command Post in the COMMAND POST LOG?
To provide a record of the chain of command for the incident
When should the Mobile Command Post be requested, according to the text?
Whenever, and as soon as, feasible
Who will ultimately assume command of the Command Post operations in a verified emergency?
The Emergency Response Unit Coordinator
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Incident Commander during the deactivation of the Command Post?
Personally completing all Command Post reports, including the Chronological Log and Inter-Office Narrative
If a mobile incident crosses district or jurisdictional boundaries, what will happen regarding the command structure?
The overall commander of the incident will remain in charge until the proper jurisdictional authority takes over
What should be included in the Command Post reports during the deactivation process, according to the text?
A Chronological Log and an Inter-Office Narrative of the entire incident
Where can one find specifics on completing required reports during the deactivation of the Command Post?
Standard Operational Procedures Volume 2, Chapter I, Incident Management System (IMS) Section VIII
If the Emergency Response Unit call-out is not necessary, who will be sent to the incident scene to act as a liaison for the negotiator(s), according to the text?
The text does not mention a liaison in this situation
What should the Incident Commander do as soon as they arrive and take charge of the scene?
The text does not specify any immediate actions for the Incident Commander
Based on the passage, what is the primary role of the Emergency Response Unit Coordinator?
To dispatch negotiators and command officers to the incident scene
What should be included in the Command Post Log?
A detailed chronological record of events connected with the incident
What is the responsibility of the Command Post Commander regarding press relations?
To assign a Public Information Officer to handle press relations
What should the overall commander determine regarding the suspect(s) suddenly coming out, according to the passage?
The appropriate use of force in accordance with the Police Department's Response to Resistance policy
Based on the information provided, what is the purpose of limiting the number of officers responding to the scene?
The passage does not mention limiting the number of officers responding
What must be considered when establishing the Command Post?
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a potential contact for the Emergency Response Unit?
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
What should the Incident Commander do as soon as they arrive and take charge of the scene, according to the passage?
Initiate intelligence gathering
When should the Mobile Command Post be requested, based on the information provided?
When the incident becomes mobile or unstable
What is the purpose of documenting any change in command of the Command Post in the COMMAND POST LOG, according to the passage?
The passage does not mention documenting changes in command
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