3.300 SUPERVISORS TACTIC FOR ARMED SUBJECT RESPONSE (STAR) DE-ESCALATION PROTOCOL

Question 1

“For police, the role of the first-line supervisor is critically important. The sooner that supervisors arrive at the scene, the more likely they can contain it, ‘___ ___ ___,’ and avoid the temptation to feel that immediate action is always required”

Answer 1

Slow it down

Question 2

What is the criteria for Supervisors to respond to a Star De-escalation?

Answer 2

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 3

What will a patrol supervisor do when a star protocol is broadcasted?

Answer 3

Announce their acknowledgment and self-dispatch to the call. If unable to respond will ensure communications requests a Sgt/LT from another area command to respond.

Question 4

What will a patrol supervisor do while enroute or arriving to a star protocol? 5 factors

Answer 4

1. Manage Tactics and supervision
2. 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).
3. Ensure rifle deployment is carried out within department policy
4. Ensure an officer or Communications contacts Fusion Watch to get a complete work-up on the subject when necessary.
5. Maintain the STAR de-escalation protocol, unless the first-arriving unit confirmed the incident no longer meets the criteria of a STAR de-escalation protocol response.
   a. In incidents determined to no longer meet the criteria of a STAR de-escalation protocol, supervisors will ensure units advise Communications of the reasoning and that Communications updates the event accordingly.

Question 5

What will a patrol supervisor do after the star de-escalation has concluded?

Answer 5

Advise Communications via radio of applicable STAR code
F5 - Star De-escalation protocol - forced used.
L5- Star De-escalation protocol - L2K

Question 6

If the subject is a legitimate threat what will a patrol supervisor do? (After call)

Answer 6

ensure the information regarding a hazard on property and the subject involved is completed in an Area Command Investigative Summary Report (LVMPD 1050).

Question 7

Patrol Officers will consider the following Tactics when arriving on a star de-escalation. 3 factors

Answer 7

1. Upon arrival, attempt to locate cover/concealment, as well as containment positions
2. Utilize the contact cover method, if deemed appropriate, to make contact with the subject.
3. Form an arrest team and utilize less lethal options when feasible.