10-05 Incidents Requiring The Emergency Task Force Flashcards
What is the primary goal of a controlled response to an incident requiring the ETF?
To eliminate or reduce the risk of injury and death to members and other persons at the scene, and conclude the incident safely.
What is the role of first responders at an incident requiring the ETF?
To control and contain the scene. First responders shall not enter unless there is immediate danger to life.
What is the responsibility of the Incident Commander at an incident?
To coordinate and manage the police response, excluding ETF tactical operations.
Who assumes the role of ETF Tactical Commander at the scene of an incident?
The Supervisory Officer – ETF.
What does the operational section of the ETF consist of?
- Special Weapons Teams (SWT)
- Trained crisis negotiators
- Tactical paramedic and psychiatric support (when necessary)
List scenarios that require the ETF to be notified.
- Barricaded persons and hostage situations
- High risk search or arrest warrants
- Arresting persons armed with firearms or offensive weapons
- Incidents involving persons in crisis
- Crisis negotiation
- High risk prisoner escort/witness protection
- Incidents involving explosive substances
- Acts of terrorism
- Security Offences Act incidents
- Any other violent situations involving weapons or explosive substances
True or False: All requests for crisis negotiators and/or a Forensic Psychiatrist must be made through the ETF.
True
Upon arrival of additional officers, what should they maintain?
Control and containment of the scene.
Fill in the blank: The Officer in Charge shall ensure the particulars of an incident are recorded in the _______.
Unit Commanders Morning Report (UCMR)
What is the definition of ETF Tactical Commander?
A member of ETF who has completed an Incident Commanders Hostage/Barricaded Persons course at the Canadian Police College or recognized training agency.
What does the term ‘scene’ refer to in the context of an incident?
The entire area of the incident, including both the inner and outer perimeters.
Define terrorism as per the provided content.
The criminal use of violence, intimidation or coercion, or the threat of such violence to influence the behavior of others by a terrorist activity.
What should be obtained regarding the suspect during an incident response?
- Location
- Identity and/or physical description
- Mental and physical condition
- Previous history
- Reason barricaded
- Demands made
- Any weapons
What information should be gathered about police officers and other emergency service personnel on the scene?
- Number and location of uniform officers
- Number and location of plain clothes officers
- Number and location of other emergency service personnel
What should be obtained regarding hostages or other persons requiring assisted evacuation?
- Location
- Identity and/or physical description
- Mental and physical condition
- Relationship to suspect, if any
