3.500 MAJOR INCIDENT AND ALL HAZARD PLAN

Question 1

What is the definition of Incident Command System (ICS)

Answer 1

The standard tool used for command, control, response coordination, and overall management of complex incidents, planned events, or emergencies. This system permits a clear point of command and can be expanded or contracted with ease

Question 2

What is the definition of Unified Command

Answer 2

A team effort that allows agencies with jurisdictional responsibility, either geographical or functional, to participate in the management of an incident.

Question 3

Which Section is the principal advisor to the department on unusual occurences, planning for response to “all hazard” situations, and coordinating emergency plans internally and externally?

Answer 3

Emergency Mangement

Question 4

The Emergency Management Section, in conjunction with the Advanced Training Program, is responsible for:

Answer 4

annual training, including exercise components (e.g., tabletop, drill, or full-scale).

Question 5

All commissioned officers must complete what ICS during probation?

Answer 5

100, 200, and 700

Question 6

Sergeants must complete what during probation?

Answer 6

IS-800C and ICS 300

Question 7

How does command and control work within the Incident Command System (ICS), and what determines the size of the ICS structure?

Answer 7

Command and control in ICS starts from the top down, and the ICS structure is expanded or reduced as needed based on the needs of the incident.

Question 8

In the Incident Command System (ICS), how is the establishment of command determined when multiple officers are on the scene?

Answer 8

Command is established by the most qualified officer, regardless of rank, who is physically on the scene.

Question 9

Any rank can be an incident commander, the shift watch commander should not assume the position for what reason?

Answer 9

To allow the continued oversight of the remainder of the jurisdiction.

Question 10

What is the required procedure when command is transferred in the Incident Command System (ICS)?

Answer 10

Command transfers must be communicated to Dispatch over the radio.

Question 11

What is a primary concept of ICS?

Answer 11

Delegation

Question 12

In the Incident Command System (ICS), what is the recommended approach for the Incident Commander (IC) when it comes to delegating tasks during an incident?

Answer 12

The IC should delegate tasks to personnel qualified to perform them to avoid being overwhelmed during the incident.

Question 13

What are the guidelines for establishing ICS. (Not all guidelines are applicable for every situation).

Answer 13

1. Ensure officer and public safety.
2. Conduct a situation assessment and update Dispatch.
3. Assume on-scene command by implementing ICS, designating a command post, and naming it.
4. Determine communication channels (see LVMPD 7.220, Joint Use of Interoperable Radio Frequencies).
5. Designate staging area(s) (police, fire, medical, and media).
6. Establish a perimeter control plan (inner/outer).
7. Consider the need for additional resources (and notification of public safety departments).
8. Determine and maintain ingress/egress routes for first responders.
9. Assist in an evacuation/shelter in place and determine evacuation transportation and destination.
10. Request a Public Information Officer (PIO).
11. Preserve the scene for evidentiary purposes.
12. Maintain an operations log.
13. Develop an incident action plan (formal or informal).
14. Ensure the mental and physical well-being of department employees.

Question 14

What is the procedure for modifying call signs in the Incident Command System (ICS) when an officer or supervisor takes command of an incident?

Answer 14

“IC” is added to the call sign until the incident concludes or command is transferred, and all other letter designators signifying specialized units are dropped.

Example 1: “Control 354, I am the incident commander for this event and am now 354IC.”

Example 2: 505 would become “505IC” or 311N would become “311IC.”

If the incident commander is a patrol officer, the shift and sector only will be used with the “IC” designator.

Example 1: 2P13 would be “2PIC” or 1J4 would be “1JIC.”

Question 15

When a command post is established, it will be given a unique name and broadcast to Dispatch. What is an example given in policy?

Answer 15

The command post will be at 2222 South Jones and is identified as Jones Command.”

Question 16

When establishing a staging area in the Incident Command System (ICS), what is an important consideration, especially when requesting specialized units like SWAT and ARMOR?

Answer 16

An appropriately sized space should be allocated for the type of resources requested or en-route, considering the equipment and personnel associated with them.

Question 17

Top 3 priorities of establishing incident objectives are:

Answer 17

1. Life safety
2. Incident stabilization
3. Property preservation

Question 18

What are the options for units within the area command where an incident occurs in terms of responding to the incident in the Incident Command System (ICS)?

Answer 18

Units may self-dispatch, proceed if dispatched by Communications, or respond as directed by the primary/initial responding officer or supervisor.

Question 19

In the Incident Command System (ICS), what documentation may be required of department members (both commissioned and civilian) if the incident is a large-scale, multi-jurisdictional event?

Answer 19

They may be required to complete a Major Incident Officer’s Report. Report will be completed using the main event number and forwarded to records.

Question 20

What is the procedure regarding LVMPD 1023A when an officer uses deadly force?

Answer 20

If an officer uses deadly force, they will not complete LVMPD 1023A.

Question 21

What will first arriving officers do during a ICS event

Answer 21

1. Ensure officer and public safety.
2. Assess the situation and update Dispatch.
   a. Follow specific department policies and procedures for critical incidents (e.g., bomb threats, barricaded subject/hostage situations, and aircraft accidents, etc.) in conjunction with this policy.
3. Ensure that a supervisor has been notified.
4. As resources arrive, begin to establish command

Question 22

What will a Sergeant do during a ICS event

Answer 22

1. Establish command (see Establishing Command).

a. Determine if command needs to be transferred from the officer in the position of IC to the sergeant. This will be based on the size, type, and complexity of the incident. On less complex incidents, the sergeant may choose to leave the patrol officer in command and mentor the officer. The sergeant will ensure that the decisions made by the officer in the position of IC are sound and within the guidelines of department policy.

b. Determine the need for additional ICS command and general staff positions.

c. As the first arriving supervisor on a major incident, objectives must be established, based on priority, and clearly communicated to subsequent arriving supervisor(s). The first arriving supervisor must exercise command and control, and direct additional supervisors to other tasks. Subsequent arriving supervisors have a responsibility to establish communication with the first arriving supervisor to support their needs. All supervisors on the scene of a major incident should have an effective role in the command and control process.

2. Ensure the watch commander has been notified in the absence of an area LT

Question 23

Supervisors/officers subsequently arriving will:

Answer 23

1. Respond to the staging area, or other location, as directed by the IC or the Communications Bureau.

a. Plainclothes officers in proximity to the incident may, after logging on, respond to the staging area or as directed by the IC; however, careful consideration will be given to their roles or assistance. Plainclothes officers
will be readily identifiable as police officers.

2. Contact the staging area manager for deployment orders.
3. Exercise radio discipline, remaining off channel, and activate “arrive” button on the mobile data terminal (MDT).
4. Remain on post until relieved or released

Question 24

What is the policy regarding the querying of major events, mass casualty incidents, or involved subjects in the CAD (Computer-Aided Dispatch) system for LVMPD employees?

Answer 24

All employees, regardless of assignment, should refrain from unnecessary querying of major events, mass casualty incidents, or involved subjects.

Only personnel directly assigned to the incident or supervisory operational personnel, who are determining if they can render assistance, should access the event in CAD, a mobile client, or from an MDT.