3.300 STAR Protocol

Question 1

(STAR protocol) A dangerous weapon is an instrument capable of

Answer 1

inflicting death or serious bodily injury

Question 2

(STAR Protocol) Armed means the suspect has a ________ or other ________ _______ and is acting in a ___________ manner with the weapon.

Answer 2

firearm; dangerous weapon; threatening

Question 3

(STAR Protocol)Criteria for a supervisor’s response to the call:

Answer 3

1. There is credible information the subject is armed with a firearm or other dangerous weapon (not simulated or unseen) and is using it in a manner that can cause death or serious bodily injury.
2. Subject is acting in a threatening manner with the weapon.
3. This will not include open-carry subjects or pocketknives, when carrying the weapon(s) is the sole justification for the call.

Question 4

How many officers will be dispatched to a star protocol?

Answer 4

A minimum of 3.

Question 5

I5 Star code means

Answer 5

Incorrect

Question 6

(Star protocol) If an area supervisor is unavailable to respond, request a __________ from another area command

Answer 6

sergeant or lieutenant

Question 7

C5 Star Code means

Answer 7

Cancelled

Question 8

F5 Star code means

Answer 8

Force Used

Question 9

L5 Star code means

Answer 9

Legal 2000

Question 10

If the call resulted in a legitimate threat, ensure the information regarding a hazard on the property and the subject involved is completed in an __________________

Answer 10

Area Command Investigative Summary Report (LVMPD 1050).

Question 11

(Star protocol) Patrol Supervisor will: Announce their ________ and ___________ to the call.

Answer 11

Acknowledgement ; Self dispatch

Question 12

“For police, the role of the first-line supervisor is _________important. The sooner that supervisors arrive at the scene, the more likely they can ________, ‘___________,’ and ________________ to feel that immediate action is always required”

Answer 12

critically; contain it: slow it down: avoid the temptation