3.505 Barricaded Subject Plan

Question 1

What is the overall policy on “3.505 - Barricaded Subject Plan”?

Answer 1

“In barricaded subject situations, it is the policy of this department to consider the safety of civilians and officers, and to enhance the prospect of peacefully resolving the incident through de-escalation tactics.”

Question 2

A subject who is believed to have been involved in,

1. a criminal act or is a significant threat to themselves or safety of others;
2. refuses to submit to arrest and may be armed;
3. is in a position of advantage, affording cover and concealment; or is contained in an open area;
4. AND the presence or approach of officers could precipitate an adverse reaction by the subject.

Answer 2

Barricaded Subject/Incident

Question 3

A suicidal subject is defined as…”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 ________________ .”

Answer 3

Barricade Incident

Question 4

When SWAT responds to a confirmed barricade incident and takes over the inner perimeter and tactical operations, the patrol supervisor will retain command and control of which areas?

Answer 4

The patrol supervisor will retain command of the ICP, staging area, secondary perimeter and other police operations.

Question 5

“Subjects who are suicidal and pose an immediate or demonstrated threat to the public will be handled as…

Answer 5

…barricaded subjects.”

Question 6

Upon arriving on a barricade incident, what are the supervisor’s responsibilities?

Answer 6

1. Upon arrival, assess the situation and take command by prioritizing and communicating objectives.
2. Reinforce the inner perimeter and establish a secondary perimeter
3. Direct units to stop any inbound foot or vehicle traffic.
4. Assign officers as an immediate-action team to control the subject should they exit.
5. Gather intelligence, make a determination for the need of SWAT and negotiators to respond.
6. Evacuate or shelter-in-place bystanders and injured persons from the vicinity around the suspect’s location. Designate an officer to record names and addresses evacuated.
7. Designate an officer with strong verbal skills to make contact with the suspect to determine the suspect’s intent. If contact is made with the suspect, efforts should be made to persuade the suspect to surrender.
8. If needed, request a dedicated radio channel with a dispatcher.
9. Communicate with and direct subsequent arriving supervisors to perform other tasks that require handling.