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# City of Miami ## Field Operations Division ### District Patrol #### Standard Operating Procedures ##### S.O.P. 2-15 ##### Subject: Rapid Response to an Active Killer **Purpose:** The Miami Police Department (MPD) recognizes the significant need for preparation and the capability to effectively re...

# City of Miami ## Field Operations Division ### District Patrol #### Standard Operating Procedures ##### S.O.P. 2-15 ##### Subject: Rapid Response to an Active Killer **Purpose:** The Miami Police Department (MPD) recognizes the significant need for preparation and the capability to effectively resolve an active killer incident. The Department regards an active killer occurrence as a very serious event which requires procedures to ensure the safety of the public and police officers alike. **Scope:** City of Miami police officers must be prepared to operate in a Unified Command configuration with other agencies to form a multi-agency response. **Definitions:** - **Active Killer:** Anyone who uses any weapon to systematically or randomly inflict death or serious bodily injury to others and continues to do so while having unrestricted access to additional victims. - **Ambulance Exchange Point (AEP):** A specific location where an ambulance is sent to pick up evacuated casualities from a team operating in the Warm Zone. An Ambulance Exchange Point involves the RTF and law enforcement. It should be located in an area with drivable access, near casualties and an exit point. It must be in a defensible space with cover, concealment, and limited exposure to threats. **Manuel A. Morales** *Assistant Chief of Police* *Field Operations Division* **8/23/18** *Effective Date* **Miami Police Department** P.O. Box 016777 Miami, Florida 33101 (305) 603-6100 [email protected]