3.505 Baricaded Subject Plan Flashcards
What is the primary goal in barricaded subject situations according to the policy?
To consider the safety of civilians and officers and enhance the prospect of peacefully resolving the incident through de-escalation tactics.
Define ‘barricaded subject’.
A subject who is believed to have been involved in a criminal act or is a significant threat to themselves or others; refuses to submit to arrest and may be armed; is in a position of advantage, affording cover and concealment.
What is a ‘suicidal subject’ in the context of a barricade incident?
A suicidal person threatening to take their own life, potentially armed and capable of causing injury to others.
What does CNT stand for?
Crisis Negotiation Team.
What is the role of the SWAT Team?
Those units assigned to the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Section, including support units during a tactical operation.
What is an Incident Command Post (ICP)?
A secure, designated location where the Patrol Division supervisors operate, including patrol supervisors, fire and medical personnel, and the public information officer (PIO).
What is the Tactical Operations Center (TOC)?
A secured, centralized location where SWAT Team supervisors, Crisis Negotiation Team, patrol liaison, and an Investigative Services Division representative control tactical operations and coordinate negotiations.
True or False: Officers may not use necessary force in a barricade situation.
False.
Who is in command of police operations in a barricade situation before SWAT deployment?
The area patrol supervisor.
What should patrol officers do upon arriving at a barricaded subject incident?
Slow the momentum, de-escalate, and protect human life. Attempt to avoid confrontation.
Fill in the blank: The patrol supervisor will assess the situation and take command by prioritizing and communicating _______.
[objectives].
What actions should be taken regarding the area surrounding the barricaded subject?
Seal off the area, isolate the critical zone, and establish an inner perimeter.
What is required before dispatching the SWAT tactical commander?
Gather intelligence, determine the need for SWAT, and make requests via Communications.
What is the responsibility of the SWAT commander or tactical commander?
Communicate and coordinate with the area lieutenant to determine necessity and details of response.
Who should be assigned to function as a media liaison during a barricade situation?
A patrol supervisor or designee.
What should the Crisis Negotiation Team do during a barricaded subject incident?
Provide intelligence to the SWAT tactical commander and enter into negotiations for the surrender of the barricaded subject.
What is the role of the Investigative Unit during the operation?
Take direction or perform investigative tasks as assigned by supervisors at the location.
A secured, centralized location where SWAT Team supervisors, Crisis Negotiation Team, patrol liaison, and an Investigative Services Division (ISD) representative control tactical operations and coordinate negotiations.
Tactical Operations
Center (TOC)
A secure, designated location where the Patrol Division supervisors operate. It consists of the patrol supervisor, fire and medical personnel, and the public information officer (PIO).
Incident Command
Post (ICP)
A suicidal person who is threatening to take their own life. This may involve a suicidal person, armed with a deadly weapon, capable of causing injury to others, who is a demonstrated threat to others, barricaded in a structure or in an open area; therefore, an incident involving an armed suicidal subject is a barricade incident
suicidal subject/
incident
A subject who is believed to have been involved in a criminal act or is a significant threat to themselves or safety of others; refuses to submit to arrest and may be armed; is in a position of advantage, affording cover and concealment; or is contained in an open area, and the presence or approach of police officers could precipitate an adverse reaction by the subject.
barricaded subject/
incident
Upon deployment of SWAT, the SWAT commander or SWAT tactical commander (SWAT lieutenant) will assume command and control of the _______________.
inner perimeter
The patrol supervisor will also retain command of the ICP,____________, secondary perimeter, and ___________________.
staging area, other police operations. staging area,
Subjects who are suicidal and ____________ to the public will be handled as barricaded subjects.
pose an immediate or demonstrated threat
A subject who is believed to have been involved in a criminal act or is a significant threat to themselves or safety of others; refuses to submit to arrest and may be armed; is in a position of advantage, affording cover and concealment; or is contained in an open area, and the presence or approach of police officers could precipitate an adverse reaction by the subject.
barricaded subject/
incident
A suicidal person who is threatening to take their own life. This may involve a suicidal person, armed with a deadly weapon, capable of causing injury to others, who is a demonstrated threat to others, barricaded in a structure or in an open area; therefore, an incident involving an armed suicidal subject is a barricade incident
suicidal subject/
incident
A secure, designated location where the Patrol Division supervisors operate. It consists of the patrol supervisor, fire and medical personnel, and the public information officer (PIO).
Incident Command
Post (ICP)
A secured, centralized location where SWAT Team supervisors, Crisis Negotiation Team, patrol liaison, and an Investigative Services Division (ISD) representative control tactical operations and coordinate negotiations
Tactical Operations
Center (TOC)
Upon deployment of SWAT, the SWAT commander or SWAT tactical commander (SWAT lieutenant) will assume command and control of the _________.
inner perimeter
The patrol supervisor will also retain command of the ICP, __________, secondary perimeter, _______________.
staging area, , and other police operations.
Subjects who are suicidal and ___________________ will be handled as barricaded subjects.
pose an immediate or demonstrated threat to the public
Patrol lieutenant, incident commander, or watch commander will:
- Ensure officers and patrol supervisor are addressing the situation to a standard and make adjustments as needed.
- Discuss the incident with the SWAT or tactical commander.
a. The available intelligence on the subject’s background and
motivation.
b. The nature and severity of the crime (determine the threat to
the public).
c. The necessity for a large-scale tactical response and
neighborhood evacuations versus surveillance and other
means to de-escalate the situation and prevent a use of
deadly force. - Designate a location for evacuated citizens to gather that is safe and has facilities (e.g., schools or shopping centers).
- Establish an ICP that:
a. Is secured and is in close proximity to the scene, but is not in
the line of sight of the suspect;
b. Has an area for responding units to stage; and
c. Has unobstructed radio and telephonic communications. - Establish ingress/egress routes.
- Request fire and medical support to the command post.
- Assign an officer to function as recorder to maintain a
chronological log of events. - Advise Communications of the command post phone number.
- Assign a patrol supervisor or designee to the TOC, if necessary.
- Request the Traffic Section supervisor to take control of the outer
perimeter and any travel routes, thereby relieving patrol
personnel. - Maintain control over the relief and deployment of patrol officers.
- Function as or designate a media liaison, unless the Public Information Office (PIO) is present.
- Notify Emergency Management coordinator when appropriate.
