3.300 STAR Protocol Flashcards
What does ‘armed’ mean in this context?(STAR Protocol)
Armed will mean the suspect has a firearm or other dangerous weapon and is acting in a threatening manner with the weapon. Dangerous weapon will mean an instrument capable of inflicting death or serious bodily injury.
Define ‘dangerous weapon’.
An instrument capable of inflicting death or serious bodily injury.
What are the criteria for a STAR protocol?
Credible info the subject is armed with a firearm or other dangerous weapon and is using it in a manner that can cause death or serious bodily injury.
What types of weapons do not warrant a STAR protocol response?
Open-carry subjects or pocketknives, when carrying the weapon(s) is the sole justification for the call.
How many officers will be dispatched to a STAR protocol?
A minimum of three officers.
What should be done if an area supervisor is unavailable to respond to a star protocol?
Request a sergeant/lieutenant from another area command to respond.
What must be maintained unless the first arriving unit confirms otherwise? (STAR Protocol)
The STAR de-escalation protocol.
What is the patrol supervisor’s responsibility upon dispatch of patrol officers to a STAR Protocol?
Announce their acknowledgement and self-dispatch to the call.
What should the patrol supervisor manage during the incident?
Tactics and supervision of the incident. Make the determination for the use of a shotgun, rifle, arrest team, less lethal option, or other tools/resources (i.e., shield, Air Unit, K9, and SWAT).
Ensure rifle deployment is carried out within department policy
What resources can a patrol supervisor determine the use of? (STAR Protocol)
- Shotgun
- Rifle
- Arrest team
- Less lethal option
- Other tools/resources (i.e., shield, Air Unit, K9, and SWAT)
What should an officer or Communications do to get information on a STAR Protocol subject?
Contact Fusion Watch to get a complete work-up on the subject.
What must supervisors ensure if the incident no longer meets the criteria for STAR de-escalation?
Units advise Communications of the reasoning and that Communications updates the event accordingly.
How should Communications be advised of the applicable STAR code?
Via radio of applicable STAR code (F5 or L5 only).
What report must be completed if the call resulted in a legitimate threat? (STAR Protocol)
An Area Command Investigative Summary Report (LVMPD 1050).
What tactics should patrol officers consider upon arrival on a STAR Protocol?
- Locate cover/concealment
- Containment positions
- Utilize the contact cover method
- Form an arrest team
- Utilize less lethal options when feasible
