10-05 Incidents Requiring the Emergency Task Force Flashcards

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Rationale
A controlled response to an incident requiring the attendance of the Specialized Emergency Response – Emergency Task
Force (ETF) will help eliminate or reduce the risk of injury and death to members and other persons at the scene, and
conclude the incident safely.
Supervision
 Supervisory Officer ——- mandatory upon confirming a situation requires the attendance of the ETF

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attendance

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Procedure

The role of first responders at an incident requiring the ETF is to —–and ———the scene. Unless there is immediate
danger to life, first responders shall not enter the scene. Police officers shall exercise caution when approaching the scene, particularly if weapons are present.
The role of the Incident Commander is to coordinate and manage the police response at an incident, with the exception of ———. When at the scene of an incident, the Supervisory Officer – ETF will assume the role of ——— and is responsible for all aspects of the tactical response, unless relieved of these duties by the ——- upon arrival at the scene.

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control
contain
ETF tactical operations
ETF Tactical Commander
Unit Commander – ETF

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Procedure

The operational section of the ETF consists of Special Weapons Teams (SWT), and trained crisis negotiators. In addition,
the ETF can initiate tactical ——–and psychiatric support when necessary. The ETF shall be notified for, but is not limited to, the following scenarios:
 barricaded persons and —— situations
 executing high risk search or arrest ——– where violent or armed resistance is anticipated (see Procedure 02–18)
 —— persons armed with firearms and/or offensive weapons, and known to be violent
 incidents involving persons in crisis, including suicide intervention (see Procedure 06–04)
 crisis ———
 high risk ——-escort/witness protection (see Procedure 12–11)
 incidents involving ——-substances (see Procedure 10–03)
 acts of —–(see Procedure 10–12)
 ———— Act incidents (see Procedure 04–26)
 any other violent situations involving weapons or explosive substances or violent persons
 any other incidents as determined by the Unit Commander – ETF
 All requests for crisis negotiators and/or a ——-Psychiatrist shall be made through the ETF.

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paramedic
hostage
warrants
arresting
negotiation
prisoner
explosive
terrorism
Security Offences
Forensic

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Police Officers

  1. As this Procedure is an extension of Procedure 10–01, members shall first comply with the direction contained in
    Procedure 10–01, and then follow the additional incident-specific direction contained in this Procedure.
  2. When responding to an incident potentially requiring the attendance of the ETF shall
    a) refrain from using the —– near the scene, if appropriate
    b) —— the vehicle a safe distance from the scene
     When interviewing a complainant in a multi–unit residential or commercial building, officers shall be cognizant of available ——.
  3. When the incident occurs at a learning facility and a school lockdown is required shall comply with Procedure 10–13
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siren
position
cover

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First Police Officer

  1. In addition to the foregoing, the first police officer on scene shall attempt to —— the situation.
  2. Upon confirming that the incident does not require the attendance of the ETF shall
     notify the Communications Operator – Communications Services
     cancel response of any unnecessary units or other resources
  3. Upon confirming that the incident requires the attendance of the ETF shall
     notify the Communications Operator – Communications Services of
     number of ———
     number of hostages
     if suspecting or confirming an act of —–
     There may be some situations where ——- some of the above information may jeopardize the safety of officers or members of the public at the scene, or may complicate the quick resolution of the incident. ———- must be exercised in these situations.
     ——-, remain a safe distance away from the suspect’s location and maintain surveillance, unless reasonable grounds exist making it necessary to —–against the loss of life or serious bodily harm
     assume the role of Incident Commander and implement the Incident Management System (IMS) as required until
    relieved of these duties and in compliance with Chapter 10, Appendix A
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verify
suspects
terrorism
broadcasting
Discretion
disengage
protect

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First Police Officer

  1. Upon arrival of additional officers shall
     maintain control and ——-of the scene
     designate officers to IMS roles
     ———- complainants and witnesses
     cover traffic points
     obtain as much of the following information as possible pending the arrival of the ETF
    a) suspect
    ‒ location
    ‒ identity and/or physical description
    ‒ mental and physical condition
    ‒ previous ——
    ‒ ———barricaded
    ‒ ———-made
    ‒ any weapons
    b) police officers and other emergency service personnel
    ‒ number and location of ——–officers on scene
    ‒ number and location of ——-officers on scene
    ‒ number and location of other ——– personnel on scene
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containment
interview
history
reason
demands
uniform
plain clothes
emergency service

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First Police Officer

c) hostage or other persons requiring —– evacuation
‒ location
‒ identity and/or physical description
‒ mental and physical condition
‒ ———-to suspect, if any
d) scene
‒ interior and exterior ——-
‒ obtain a floor —— and pass key if possible
‒ obtain the number and the location of any ——–on the premises
‒ locations of service ——-to the building (hydro, water, gas)
‒ secure ——– if applicable

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assisted
relationship
description
plan
telephone
connections
elevators

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Additional Police Officers
8. When responding to an incident requiring the attendance of the ETF shall
 comply with item 1
 report to the ——for briefing, assignment and when relieved
 In situations involving hostages where negotiations are under way, police officers in the vicinity shall remain in their assigned areas, unless otherwise directed.

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command post

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Supervisory Officer

  1. Upon arrival at the scene of an incident requiring the attendance of the ETF shall
     comply with item 1
     obtain all relevant information from the first police officer on scene
     assess the situation and assume the role of I——–and expand the IMS, if required
     assess and consider the safety of civilians and officers ——– the incident
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incident Commander
throughout

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Officer in Charge

10.Upon becoming aware of an incident requiring the attendance of the ETF shall ensure the particulars are recorded in the Unit Commanders Morning Report (UCMR), as required.

Incident Commander
11.Upon arrival at the scene of an incident requiring the attendance of the ETF shall
 comply with item 1
 coordinate and manage the police response, excluding ——–
 When at the scene of an incident, the S————- will assume the role of ETF Tactical Commander and is responsible for all aspects of the tactical response, unless relieved of these duties by the Unit Commander – ETF upon their arrival at the scene.
 ensure the suspect is ——–and contained
 ensure ——— office personnel attend
 consider requesting that the Communications Operator – Communications Services assign a ——–radio
frequency for the use of police personnel

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ETF tactical operations
supervisory Officer – ETF
isolated
detective
separate

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Supervisory Officer – Specialized Emergency Response – Emergency Task Force

12.Upon arriving at an incident shall
 comply with unit–specific guidelines
 comply with item 1
 obtain all relevant information from the first officer at the scene or supervisory officer
 ensure primary response members are notified that ETF officers are on scene
 assume the role of ETF Tactical Commander, including coordinating and managing all aspects of the tactical
response, unless relieved of these duties by the Unit Commander – ETF upon their arrival at the scene of an incident
 ensure a ——– is assigned to the command post and provided with an ETF ———to act as communication liaison between the tactical team and the ————-
 assess and consider the safety of civilians and officers throughout the incident
 in situations involving a bomb threat and/or explosion, shall immediately notify Emergency Management & Public Order – Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) and comply with Procedure 10–03
 comply with Procedures 10–03 and/or 10–08 when chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive (CBRNE) materials are suspected or confirmed
 consult with EDU if the use of ——–equipment is required
 ensure the command post is apprised of the situation on an ongoing basis
 ensure the Toronto Police Operations Centre (TPOC), the Communications Centre and Intelligence Services are
updated on the situation
13.If the possibility exists that the Special Investigation Unit mandate will be invoked shall
 ensure the scene is properly protected
 comply with Procedure 13–16, if applicable

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police officer
radio
Incident Commander
respiratory

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ETF Tactical Commander means a member of Specialized Emergency Response – Emergency Task Force (ETF) who
has completed an Incident Commanders ——— course at the Canadian Police College, or other recognized Police training agency.
 Although the Incident Commander has control over all police response at an incident, the
Supervisor – ETF will have control of all aspects of ETF tactical operations. In relation to a bomb threat and/or explosion, the ————- – Explosive
Disposal Unit (EDU) will have control of all aspects of EDU operations.

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Hostage/Barricaded Persons
Supervisor–Emergency Management & Public Order

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Incident Commander means the police officer who has taken charge of the incident and who is in charge at the Command
Post and, in conjunction with other emergency services commanders, is responsible for coordinating and managing police
response at an incident

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should know this already

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Scene means the entire —– of the incident, including both the inner and outer ———-

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area
perimeters

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Terrorism means the ——use of violence, intimidation or coercion, or the threat of such violence to influence the ——– of others by a terrorist activity

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criminal
behaviour

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