13 OIS Flashcards
OPENING:
• I know we use the Incident Command System to manage all emergency incidents in accordance with NIMS/SEMS.
• When managing an incident, I will make sure we are executing our Department’s Mission of Providing the Highest Level of Safety, Service, and Security and I will accomplish this by executing all 4 of our departmental goals; including:
• I will also make sure our employees have the tools, equipment, and training they need to do the job we are asking them to do, including:
o TOOL/EQUIPMENT: Having a well-maintained vehicle fleet and PPE gear
o TRAINING:
Officer safety related training; the annual certification on the CHP 199, and other training opportunities including AOST and the Tactical Supervisors Course.
Also want to make sure they are receiving their required shoots per HPM 70.8
o POLICY:
I want to make sure they are reviewing our polies contained in HPM 70.6 on a quarterly basis.
I also want to make sure they we are talking with our employees in briefings, ride alongs, and SRVOT’s about shooting incidents so they know their roles/responsibilities
INITIAL RESPONSE:
• Upon hearing this broadcast, I’ll immediately respond along with my officers and sergeants and make sure we are requesting the resources we’ll need to mitigate this incident:
o Fire, Medical, Life Flight,
o K-9, Air Ops
o Allied Agencies
INITIAL RESPONSE CONT:
• While responding, I will gather as much information as I can and ensure immediate notifications to:
o Chain of Command and keep them informed as often as possible.
o ENTAC
o TMC for a sig alert, and CalTrans for assistance with a long-term closure.
o I will also notify adjoining allied agency law enforcement and adjoining CHP Areas to assist with peripheral calls as this will likely tax our resources.
iNITIAL RESPONSE CONT:
• Upon arrival, I will assume incident command responsibilities and ensure we are taking proactive steps to resolve this incident:
o Make sure shooting has stopped, suspects are disarmed and in custody, and if not in custody, ensure that we are taking apprehension efforts including, setting up a perimeter, broadcasting BOL’s and Blue Alerts, and utilizing K-9 and Air Operations, as well all other resources at our disposal to get these individuals in custody.
o Make sure we are addressing any other threats
o I’ll assign an Officer to any suspects we have in custody & I’ll assign an officer to any unsecured weapons.
o Obtain public safety Statement
INITIAL RESPONSE CONT:
• I will assess the scene and determine the need for protective measures such: MR PESS*
o Medical aid is being performed or staged
o Rescue operations are being performed or planned if needed.
o Public Warning, are being made, especially when suspect is outstanding. (Air Ops PA broadcast, emergency broadcast system, media advisory)
o Evacuations: AND
o Shelter in Place: are being conducted if necessary
o Scene Security: To provide safety for on-scene personnel and protect potential criminal evidence; Utilize physical barriers and crime scene tape beyond any piece of evidence with designated ingress and egress locations.
o *If Officer is injured, assign another officer to accompany them to hospital and secure their gear
INITIAL RESPONSE CONT:
• Take care of Officers involved in the shooting:
o Assign an Officer to each of them.
o Have uninjured employees transported to a safe and secure location; probably the area office where they have access to restroom, food/drinks, phone.
o I will not isolate them and will allow them to speak to other Officers and their family, just not about the incident.
Will not allow their weapon to be removed without CIIT team’s knowledge.
Will not allow them to change out of their uniform without the CITT teams knowledge
Do not allow to be interviewed or interrogated without CIIT team knowledge.
INCIDENT COMMAND POST
• I will establish a Unified Incident Command Post in a safe location AND ensure it is distinctly marked to make it readily identifiable. AD LiPSS
o Activate needed ICS positions: (COP LF) Command, Operations, Planning, Logistics/intelligence, Finance, AND
This includes ensuring our Officers and resources are being taken care of with breaks, food, water, restrooms.
o Develop and disseminate an Incident Action Plan.
INCIDENT COMMAND POST CONT:
• I will APPOINT: “LiPSS”
o Liaison: for communications with allied agencies
o PIO: to handle the media, including a staging area and handle all media inquiries at the direction of the Commander.
o Scribe: to record on-scene activity and personnel on scene. They will be positioned at the designated ingress and egress location.
o Sergeant or Safety Officer: [IF NECESSARY: Ex: Research personnel files to contract family members, transportation to hospital, and/or handle hospital duties. Or to develop a safety plan]
INCIDENT COMMAND POST CONT:
• As the incident Commander, I will continually evaluate the incident to ensure we have proper personnel, equipment and resources to successfully mitigate the incident AND I will keep management updated on a frequent basis.
CIIT
MAIT
ISU or Allied agency having criminal investigatory responsibility
Coroner, Evidence Tow, clean-up crews, etc…
• I will remain as Incident Commander until properly relieved or the incident has concluded.
AFTER ACTION REVIEW:
• Make sure my Sergeants, Officers, Dispatchers, and other resources have access to EAP, PEER SUPPORT, and CRITICAL INCIDENT DEBRIEFS.
o I know our officers involved in the shooting will be required to undergo a CRITICAL INCIDENT DEBRIEFING within 72 HOURS
• Conduct debriefing with ALL personnel where we can also address MOU’s concerns and any training needs.
AFTER ACTION REVIEW CONT:
- Ensure all required documentation is complete, including:
- After Action Review is submitted
- CHP 268s & CHP 275
- CHP 121 packages
- Comm-net (Unusual Occurrence)
- *DOJ form if there is an in-custody death
CLOSING
As a Lieutenant, I will manage these scenes in a manner that protects our employees, protects the public, reduces civil liability, protects the image of the Highway Patrol, and maximizes trust within our communities.
