Kansas City Police Department Procedural Instruction 23-01 PDF

KANSAS CITY MISSOURI POLICE DEPARTMENT DATE OF ISSUE EFFECTIVE DATE NO. PROCEDURAL INSTRUCTION 03/15/2023 03/15/2023 23-01 SUBJECT...

KANSAS CITY MISSOURI POLICE DEPARTMENT DATE OF ISSUE EFFECTIVE DATE NO. PROCEDURAL INSTRUCTION 03/15/2023 03/15/2023 23-01 SUBJECT AMENDS Emergency Operations Procedure REFERENCE RESCINDS PPBM: On-Duty Exposure to Communicable Diseases and Physical PI: 15-02 & 15-02A Health Protection I. INTRODUCTION This directive provides guidelines for responding to emergency situations and the use of the Critical Incident Management Plan (CIMP) during critical incidents. The CIMP can be located on the Intranet. II. TERMINOLOGY * A. Area Command - Established to oversee the management of multiple critical incidents. For example, a select number of police officers and sergeants led by a captain. B. Area Command/Field Force System - A tactic designed to provide a rapid, organized, and disciplined response to civil disorder, crowd control, or other critical incidents. C. Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear or Explosive (CBRNE) - Weapons intended to inflict mass casualties and cause public disorder. Also referred to as Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). D. Critical Incident - Any event of a severe nature, which threatens to cause or causes the loss of life or injury to citizens and/or severe damage to property and requires extraordinary measures to protect lives and achieve recovery. E. Critical Incident Commander - The Kansas City Missouri Police Department (Department) Commander, with the rank of Major or above, who is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic decisions during critical incidents that require extraordinary measures to protect lives and achieve recovery. F. Critical Incident Management Plan (CIMP) - A plan designed by the Department as a basic structure to provide direction and assistance in the management of Department members and resources, and coordinate a response with other agencies. G. Incident Commander - The first sergeant/commander on the scene who is in charge of any event that threatens to cause or causes the loss of life or injury to citizens and/or severe damage to property.  H. Terrorism - The unlawful, premeditated use of force or violence, or threat of violence committed by an individual or group against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives. III. PROCEDURES This directive has been arranged in Annexes for easy reference. ANNEX A First Responders ANNEX B Mobilization/Emergency Notification ANNEX C Area Command/Field Force System ANNEX D Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ANNEX E Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Stacey Graves Chief of Police Adopted by the Board of Police Commissioners this 28 day of February 2023. Mark C. Tolbert Board President DISTRIBUTION: All Department Members Department Master Index - Intranet Policy Acknowledgement SyStem (PASS) Law Enforcement Sensitive - Not for Public Release 2  ANNEX A FIRST RESPONDERS A. The primary function of sworn members is the preservation of life and property. 1. This is generally facilitated at the scene of a critical incident by securing the scene and facilitating access to other emergency personnel, when available. 2. In the absence of other emergency personnel, the initial responding sworn members may initiate rescue efforts and provide basic first- aid as their training and capabilities allow. B. Sworn members will facilitate the movement of emergency vehicles responding to the area. C. The first police officer on the scene will: 1. Request a sergeant. 2. Conduct initial assessment to include, but not limited to the following: a. Nature of the incident. b. What hazards are present - advise responding personnel of a safe approach to the scene. c. How large of an area is affected. d. How large of a perimeter is needed and where it should be placed. e. Entry/Exit routes for the flow of rescue personnel and equipment. f. Determine what resources are needed and which agencies can provide them. g. Continued collection of information. A-1 D. The first sergeant/commander on the scene will: 1. Evaluate the initial assessment and determine whether protective measures need to be taken to ensure citizen and “officer safety.” 2. Establish the perimeter, keeping in mind it is easier to collapse than it is to expand. 3. Establish placement of entry/exit routes for responding personnel and resources. 4. Designate a command post and/or staging area for responding personnel and resources. 5. Determine whether the situation dictates the need for an Area Command/Field Force or a critical incident response. a. If an Area Command/Field Force is activated, the sergeant/commander will follow the procedures outlined in Annex C of this directive. b. If it is determined the situation dictates a critical incident response, the sergeant/commander will refer to the CIMP to implement stabilization procedures. A-2  ANNEX B MOBILIZATION/EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION A. Mobilization of On-Duty Sworn Members 1. When the immediate problem dictates a need for mobilization, the sergeant/commander with the initial responsibility will activate the Phase I Mobilization stage (Refer to Annex C). 2. If the incident is expected to be long in duration, the "Mobilization of On-Duty Sworn Members" will be reclassified to "Emergency Notification of Off-Duty Sworn Members." B. Emergency Notification of Off-Duty Sworn Members 1. Once a "Mobilization of On-Duty Sworn Members" is initiated, the Department's emergency notification process will be placed into effect. 2. If the critical incident increases in size or severity to justify “Emergency Notification of Off-Duty Sworn Members,” the Phase II Mobilization stage will take effect (Refer to Annex C). The Incident Commander will notify the Communications Unit Supervisor to make appropriate notifications to include all Bureau and Division Commanders. 3. Each division will be responsible for utilizing the Emergency Notification Roster to contact their respective off-duty sworn members. The emergency notification process will occur in the following stages: a. Standby - Division members will utilize their Emergency Notification Rosters to call all off-duty sworn members normally assigned to their division. (1) Alert them to the critical incident situation and the possibility of a "Mobilization of Off-Duty Sworn Members." (2) Instruct them to be available, by phone or other electronic device, in case of the need for "Mobilization of Off-Duty Sworn Members." B-1  b. Mobilization - Division members will advise off-duty sworn members they are to respond immediately, in uniform and with all equipment, including riot gear, to the Staging Area designated by the Critical Incident Commander. Some responding sworn members may be assigned to patrol operations instead of duties directly related to the incident. C. Emergency Notification Tests - In order to ensure proper notification can be conducted effectively during a critical incident, all divisions will conduct bi- annual notification tests. It will be the responsibility of each division to maintain an updated listing of sworn members. B-2  ANNEX C AREA COMMAND/FIELD FORCE SYSTEM A. An Area Command/Field Force System may be initiated in response to potential critical incidents with the mobilization of off-duty sworn members. B. There are two levels of mobilization, Phase I and Phase II. The scope or severity of the critical incident will determine which phase of mobilization will be initiated. 1. Phase I Mobilization a. Mobilization will be utilized for an Area Command/Field Force that consists of patrol division police officers, sergeants, and commanders (Area Commanders). Sworn members used to activate an Area Command/Field Force will be comprised of on-duty sworn members, to include patrol vehicles and wagons. b. Mobilization will be utilized under circumstances in which a critical incident is occurring within a limited geographical area. c. The Area Commander determines if an Area Command/Field Force is appropriate. (1) The Area Commander will contact the dispatcher and request either one (1) or two (2) Area Commands, depending on the staffing needed to stabilize the situation. (2) The dispatcher will then dispatch sworn members from different divisions to support the number needed to handle an Area Command/Field Force situation. d. The Area Commander will designate a staging area sufficient to handle the staffing/vehicles requested. e. On-duty sworn members will be dispatched to respond to the designated staging area. f. If necessary, area commands will be established into two (2) shifts: (1) A Shift - 0600 hours to 1800 hours C-1  (2) B Shift - 1800 hours to 0600 hours g. Each Area Commander will assign one (1) sergeant to maintain an activity log that will be used to complete the after action report(s). Other tasks will be assigned as directed by the Area Commander. 2. Phase II Mobilization a. Mobilization at this phase is considered a full mobilization of on-duty and off-duty sworn members. This phase will be activated when multiple area commands are needed or a critical incident occurs. b. When a mobilization is activated, sworn members will refer to Annex B, of this directive for proper notification procedures. c. For complete instructions regarding a Phase II Mobilization, refer to the CIMP. C-2  ANNEX D PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) A. Sworn members are required to have their PPE immediately available during their tours-of-duty for inspection and to ensure they are prepared to respond to an incident involving the actual or suspected release of a chemical/biological agent. B. The PPEs will be issued in a black duffel bag. 1. The black duffel bag will contain the following equipment: a. Respirator with storage bag; b. DuPont “Tychem F” chemical resistant suit with hood and feet (chemical suit); c. Pair of black chemical overboots; d. Pair of green Nitrile gloves; and e. Pair of black Butyl gloves. 2. To further enhance the protective capabilities of the PPEs, rolls of Chem-Tape will be stored in the trunk of all vehicles assigned within the Patrol Bureau. C. Additional items recommended for the duffel bag are as follows: 1. Two (2) pair of underwear shorts. 2. Two (2) pair of socks. 3. Two (2) t-shirts. 4. One (1) pair of athletic shorts. 5. Sworn members with heavy beards will carry a disposable razor. 6. Sworn members who take daily medication should carry a dispenser with at least a three (3) day supply. These medications should be rotated every six (6) months, unless more frequent rotation is recommended. D-1  7. Sworn members who wear contact lenses should carry an extra contact case in the duffle bag. D. PPE Capabilities 1. Sworn members should be aware of the capabilities, limitations, and intended uses of the PPE. The PPE provides sworn members with “Level C” protection. Refer to Annex E, Section G, of this directive for more information. 2. “Level C” protection is adequate for perimeter, Cold Zone/Support deployment and for use as an “escape suit” when sworn members are in an environment where a chemical/biological agent has been deployed and safe zones and/or escape routes are not yet known or are not immediately accessible to the sworn member. 3. In cases when the incident commander or other first responders have identified safe zones and/or escape routes and they are immediately accessible, sworn members may be directed to don the respirator only and exit the contaminated area in lieu of taking the time required to don the entire PPE and risking further exposure. 4. The Departments Tactical Response Teams (TRT) and members of the Bomb and Arson Section (BAS) are currently the only sworn members who have the specialized training and equipment to operate within a Warm Zone/Contamination Reduction or Hot Zone/Exclusion environment. E. Donning of PPE 1. If the nature of the situation permits: a. Sworn members preparing for a perimeter assignment that requires the use of PPE, will be examined by an on-scene medical personnel to begin baseline medical documentation of vital signs. b. If the information gathered is not within accepted medical guidelines, the on-scene medical personnel may recommend a sworn member not work an assignment in PPE. c. If a sworn member has a pre-existing medical condition, i.e. asthma, claustrophobia, that may hinder them from working the anticipated length of the assignment in PPE, that information should be communicated to the on-scene medical personnel and a sergeant as soon as possible. D-2 2. If possible, sworn members will work in teams for donning the PPE and any taping that may be necessary to properly fit and secure the suit. 3. With temperatures at 35 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, sworn members are advised to remove their outer layers of clothing down to their undergarments, athletic shorts, and socks. With little effort, the ambient temperature within the suit can quickly rise to the sworn member’s body temperature and hinder their ability to function. 4. Prior to donning the chemical suit, sworn members must at the very least remove their duty belt and shoes. Sworn members should then pull the Tychem suit up to their waist, put on their shoes, pull on the black chemical resistant overboots, and then their duty belt. 5. Sworn members will then use the yellow Chem-Tape to secure the opening between the Tychem suit pant leg and the boot. Generally, the sworn member will encircle the leg calf twice with the Chem- Tape, overlapping the ends of the tape for easier removal. Sworn members should not place the tape around the leg too tightly as this may impair blood circulation in the leg. 6. Unless preparing for immediate deployment, sworn members should not don any further PPE at this point. 7. Once the sworn member is assigned to a post, while working with a partner, the sworn member will don the respirator. To do so, the sworn member will: a. Ensure the interior of the respirator is free from any obstructions. b. Check the inhalation and exhalation valves for cracks, wrinkles, or folds that might indicate damage. c. Fully extend the straps on the head harness. d. Place the chin in the respirator chin cup, push the respirator onto the face, then pull the head harness completely over the head. e. Normally, sworn members will simultaneously pull the bottom two harness straps out and to the rear, followed by the top two harness straps in the same manner. Sworn members who have a long, slender face will need to don the respirator by pulling the top straps first and then the bottom. D-3 f. Have a partner check the straps to ensure there are no bends or kinks in the straps and that they lie flat against the head. g. Before screwing the air purifying cartridge on the respirator, sworn members will check the respirator for a seal around the face. (1) The sworn member will gently place the palm of the hand over the adapter inhalation port and suck in. (2) If the respirator is not fitted properly, an air escaping sound will be heard coming from somewhere around the respirator face seal. (3) Locate the leak area and gently adjust the lower and/or upper straps accordingly. (4) Again, check for a good seal of the respirator on the face by the tight suction feeling on the face and no air escaping sounds. h. After a good seal is achieved, screw the air purifying cartridge into the adaptor port. The cartridge should be snug in the port, but do not over tighten. i. With the gray latch on the adaptor port at 12 o’clock, insert the adapter into the face piece and turn to the right until the adaptor clicks twice. After the adaptor piece is securely in place, turn the filter cartridge back to the left to ensure it remained firmly in place. j. Depress the small chrome button located on the voice amplifier and use your peripheral vision to look to the right to verify the green light indicator is on. If the light does not go on, the 9 volt battery needs to be changed. To do so, unscrew the two (2) holding screws on the amplifier, remove and replace the 9 volt battery. In the absence of a working amplifier, sworn members can place the radio microphone against the face shield to communicate in a limited fashion. k. The sworn member can now continue to don the upper half of the suit, with the cap going over the head and against the respirator. D-4  (1) Zip up the front of the suit and seal it by removing the film cover on the adhesive strip and pressing the top flap over the suit. This seals off the zipper from outside contaminants. (2) Using a partner, cut/tear off four (4), four (4) inch strips of Chem-Tape and use them to secure the cap of the suit over the outside edge of the respirator. Additional tape may be necessary in some cases to achieve a reliable seal. l. The sworn member will now place the gloves on. The sworn member will place the green Nitrile gloves on first and then the black Butyl gloves. The first gloves allow for better dexterity. (1) The sworn member may either pull the gloves over the suit or the suit over the gloves. Either way, Chem-Tape will be used to cover the area between the end of the glove and the arm of the suit. Again, sworn members should ensure to not place the tape on too tight. (2) If desired, the sworn member may attach a watch to their duty belt, or tape it on their arm. m. Extend the flexible cord of the radio microphone over the sworn member’s right shoulder and tape the cord down against the chest/shoulder area. This will allow the sworn member to reach the microphone and place it near the voice amplifier. Without the amplifier, the sworn member may use the shield of the respirator to resonant the voice. n. The sworn member is now ready to assume a perimeter post. F. Perimeter Post 1. The length of time a sworn member can effectively staff a perimeter post will vary due to a number of factors, such as the sworn member’s conditioning, the temperature and humidity, and the sworn member’s level of activity on the assignment. a. Sworn members that become faint, ill, or are otherwise affected in a manner that could impair their ability to stay at their post, should contact their sergeant immediately for assistance. D-5  b. The sworn member should be relieved and evaluated by on- scene medical personnel prior to being released from duty or reassigned to another post. 2. In the event voice or radio communication is unavailable or impractical, sworn members wearing PPE should be aware of three (3) universal signs. a. Thumbs up - I am okay. b. Thumbs down - I am not okay, in distress. c. Hands crossed around the throat - I cannot breathe. * G. Cleaning and Storage 1. The respirator (without the air purifying cartridge and adapter) and the exterior/interior of the chemical suit should be cleaned using a towel with soap and water immediately after use when used in a non-contaminated environment. 2. Sworn members exposed or potentially exposed to a chemical/biological agent should go through the decontamination process established by the appropriate hazardous materials personnel at the scene. a. If decontamination is necessary, but not immediately available, a solution of two (2) tablespoons of bleach per gallon of water is sufficient to decontaminate the respirator and chemical suit in most circumstances. Remove the air purifying cartridge and adapter prior to submerging the items into the liquid mixture, pat the respirator dry and then lay the items out to dry completely. b. If the contaminated area was highly saturated with CS/OC gas or there was a more dangerous chemical/biological agent, be sure to get the respirator, air purifying cartridge and chemical suit, including all suit parts, replaced at the Supply Section. 3. The respirator should be stored in the canvas bag provided, as part of the larger duffel bag containing the PPE, and in a manner that avoids crushing or substantially altering the natural shape of the respirator. The respirator and chemical suit should be inspected on a quarterly basis to check for signs of wear and the continued life of the adapter’s battery. D-6  ANNEX E WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION (WMD) A. Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) are Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear or Explosive (CBRNE) weapons intended to inflict mass casualties and cause public disorder. 1. If it is determined that a WMD incident has occurred, it will require an emergency response by trained and skilled public safety officials. 2. Public safety officials must combine their efforts to provide first aid, prevent further contamination, and contain persons that have been exposed, maintain inner and outer perimeters and crime scene protocols, and decontaminate persons that have been exposed. B. It is the duty of the Department to take a lead role and respond to WMD incidents until the appropriate agencies can respond. Primary responsibilities include traffic control, scene security, crime scene protocols, and control of evidence. C. If it is determined that a WMD incident has occurred, sworn members will follow the procedures outlined in the annexes of this directive and take the necessary precautions when responding to incidents. D. Communication is vital and must be maintained between all elements and agencies involved until the incident is resolved. If Communications Unit non- sworn members receive a call on a suspected WMD, Communications Unit non-sworn members will: 1. Determine that a credible threat exists; i.e., device, package, and its location. 2. Advise the caller when a chemical/biological terrorist threat is accompanied by a letter containing a powdery substance or unknown liquid to: a. Ensure that all heating and cooling systems are turned off if the threat is located inside of a structure; b. Make every attempt to not spread any product that could cause further contamination, and keep exposed persons at the scene in a remote location away from the threat; and c. Wait for emergency personnel to respond to ensure they receive proper medical treatment and decontamination. E-1  3. Advise the caller when there is a terrorist threat of an explosive device to: a. Evacuate all persons to a safe location, 100 yards (300 feet) away from the scene, and keep everyone together until police arrive; b. Discontinue the use of and turn off all electronic devices; and c. Be alert for a secondary explosive device that could be in the immediate vicinity. 4. Notify BAS, TRT, and the Special Operations Division (SOD). 5. Coordinate communications with the KCFD Communications Unit. 6. KCFD Communications Unit personnel will activate the Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS). MMRS is a medical protocol that notifies medical personnel/resources of a potential emergency. 7. Relay all available information to the responding sworn members via telephone; i.e., call-back telephone number, location, type of threat, type of structure, number of persons injured or exposed. 8. Refer to the CIMP for further detailed instructions. E. Sworn members will follow the outlined procedures in the current directive entitled, “Explosive Device Calls,” when using police radios and other electronic equipment in the vicinity, as explosive devices are common with WMD. F. Upon receiving information via telephone from the Communications Unit that a probable WMD incident has occurred, the responding sworn members will: 1. Respond to a safe location and maintain a safe distance until proper emergency response personnel arrive at the scene. These personnel will consist of KCFD HazMat, TRT, BAS, and SOD members. 2. Attempt to establish contact with the calling party and/or the person in charge at the scene and make every effort to: a. Identify the calling party and determine the exact location of the threat and if the threat was left in its original location; E-2  b. Advise evacuated parties to remain together at the retreat location until emergency personnel arrive to determine the need for decontamination; and c. Ascertain if all persons have left the threat area and relocated to an area that would minimize exposure to others. G. Establishing Perimeters 1. When it is determined that a WMD incident has occurred and there is a need to activate the CIMP, the Critical Incident Commander will establish the perimeters and determine the appropriate level of PPE for sworn members. These determinations will be made with the support of KCFD HazMat and the Department’s BAS members. 2. Zone Perimeters a. Hot Zone/Exclusion - Represents the zone with the greatest degree of threat and requires the highest level of PPE. This zone has to be clearly marked to indicate the high potential for exposure. Only those sworn members approved to wear Level A or Level B PPE (depending on the seriousness) will be permitted in this zone. b. Warm Zone/Contamination Reduction - Represents the zone with less potential for contaminant exposure and contains the decontamination area. This zone will serve as containment for persons and apparatus potentially exposed to a CBRNE agent. Only those sworn members who are approved will be permitted in this zone. c. Cold Zone/Support - Represents the zone with the least potential for contaminant exposure and is the outer boundary of the emergency incident. It is the location of the command post, staging areas, and for other support functions deemed necessary to handle the incident. Sworn members in this zone must have PPE readily available. 3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Levels Only those sworn members who are trained in appropriate levels of PPE are approved entry into the Hot Zone/Exclusion and the Warm Zone/Contamination Reduction zones. The four (4) levels of protection are as follows: E-3  a. Level A - Maximum protection. Full encapsulation, airtight chemical suit with self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). It will be worn when the highest level of respiratory, skin, eye, and mucous membrane protection is needed. This level is worn only by KCFD’s HazMat and the Department’s BAS members. b. Level B - Partial protection. Chemical splash suit or full coverage non-airtight chemical suit with SCBA. It will be worn when the highest level of respiratory protection is needed, but it will have a lesser level of skin and eye protection. This protection is the minimum level recommended on initial site entries until the hazards have been further identified and defined. This level is worn by BAS and TRT members. c. Level C - Chemical splash suit with a cartridge respirator. This level will be worn when the type of airborne substance is known, concentration has been measured, criteria for using air-purifying respirators are met, and skin and eye exposure is unlikely. It is required to prevent respiratory exposure but not to exclude possible skin contact. Periodic monitoring of the air must be performed. d. Level D - Lowest form of protection. This level is utilized when the atmosphere contains no hazard; when splashes, immersions, inhalation, or contact with hazardous levels of any level is precluded. The uniform for this level is the sworn member’s work uniform. Each sworn member in this level will have their PPE readily available in the instance the level is upgraded. This level will be worn in the Cold Zone/Support zone. 4. Staging Area a. A staging area will be established in the Cold Zone/Support zone for all responding emergency equipment and agencies. The following agencies may respond to an incident involving a WMD: (1) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); (2) KCFD and KCFD HazMat; (3) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF); (4) Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA); E-4  (5) KCMO Health Department; (6) KCMO Water Services Department; (7) KCMO Public Works Department; (8) Missouri Gas and Energy (MGE); and/or (9) Evergy (Power & Light). b. Sworn members will not allow personnel from agencies not listed above into the Cold Zone/Support location without approval from the Critical Incident Commander. 5. Decontamination Process a. All persons who intentionally or inadvertently enter into the Hot Zone/Exclusion, the Warm Zone/Contamination Reduction, or without proper PPE, or come in contact with a person or equipment exposed to a CBRNE agent without proper PPE, will complete the decontamination process. b. KCFD HazMat will be responsible for decontaminating persons and equipment. E-5