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# Standard Operating Procedures: S.O.P. 2-15 (Continuation) ## Explosives - Explosives - Terrorism related events - Mass casualty - Wilderness/austere scenarios - Technical rescue events - Traditional trauma response ## Unified Command - Incident Command System application used when more than one...

# Standard Operating Procedures: S.O.P. 2-15 (Continuation) ## Explosives - Explosives - Terrorism related events - Mass casualty - Wilderness/austere scenarios - Technical rescue events - Traditional trauma response ## Unified Command - Incident Command System application used when more than one agency has incident jurisdiction or when incidents cross political jurisdictions ## Policy - In cooperative agreement with Miami Fire Rescue (MFR), MPD personnel shall use this policy to integrate operations between MFR and MPD at incidents with a hostile element and the potential for loss of life. - MPD members will be familiar with this policy and the initial actions to be taken as they arrive at the scene of an active killer incident. ## Procedures - In the event of an active killer incident, it is likely that the Police Department will be notified after the suspect(s) have initiated an attack. - It is imperative that police response be swift, with the primary objective being to neutralize the threat and minimize the loss of life. - Officers responding to an active killer incident should ensure all mission essential equipment (e.g., Active Shooter vest, rifle, or shotgun) has been donned and is readily accessible. - The responder may have to engage the threat immediately upon arrival and may not have the opportunity to retrieve their equipment from the trunk of the vehicle. - Before arriving on scene, officers should consider tactical routes of approach based on information being received. - Consideration should also be taken as to where vehicles are parked ensuring ingress/egress routes are not obstructed. - The first officer arriving on the scene shall be the initial Incident Commander (IC), immediately assess the situation, and begin coordinating all efforts and resources to locate and neutralize the Active Killer(s). - Upon establishing situational awareness, the first officer should provide an initial "size up report" which initiates ICS and provides the following information. | Information Requested | Description | |---|---| | Who I Am: | Unit number | | Verbalize to Dispatch: | "I AM IN COMMAND" (Establish Command) | | Where I Am: | Outside of the south door | | What I Have: | Description of Incident (i.e., shots being fired) | | What I Need: | Type of resources needed | | Where I need it: | All officers respond to this location | | Where I'm going: | If moving, engaging Solo, or linking-up with officers | - A solo entry should only be made by officers if they have an exigent driving force such as active gun fire, sounds of violence, or visual confirmation on the subject. If a solo entry is made