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.

Question 7

Who is command during a barricaded subject per policy?

Answer 7

The area patrol supervisor will be in command of police operations in a barricade situation. Upon deployment of SWAT, the SWAT commander (captain) or SWAT tactical commander (SWAT lieutenant) will assume command and control of the the inner perimeter.

Question 8

Who retains control of the ICP regardless of SWAT response or not?

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Subjects who are _______ and pose an ________ or demostrated threat to the public will be handled as barricaded subjects.

Answer 9

Suicidal; immediate

Question 10

What tactical options may be considered when dealing with a barricaded subject?

Answer 10

Tactical options include use of low lethality tools may be considered based on the level of danger the subject poses to the general public (see LVMPD 3.100, Use of Force, “De-escalation).

Question 11

Communications will do the following when requested by a patrol supervisor?

Answer 11

Communications will:

When requested by a patrol supervisor, notify the following (and advise supervisor via radio when notification has been made; update event accurately):

a. SWAT Tactical commander
b. Other agencies as applicable

Provide a dispatcher and dedicated radio channel for the incident, when requested by the field supervisor (split channel).

Make additional notifications as requested by the field supervisors (e.g., PEAP, Homicide, Internal Affairs).

Question 12

During a barricaded subject incident, a patrol supervisor will?

Answer 12

Patrol Supervisor will:

1. Upon arrival, assess the situation and take command by prioritizing and communicating objectives.
2. Reinforce the inner perimeter and establish a secondary perimeter based on the nature of the incident.
3. Direct units to stop any inbound foot or vehicle traffic.
4. Assign officers as an immediate-action team (designating roles such as Verbal Communications, Low Lethality Options, Hands-On, Lethal Coverage, etc) to control the subject should they exit the structure.
5. Gather intelligence, make a determination for the need of SWAT and negotiators to respond, and make the requests via Communications (when possible, the patrol supervisor should also communicate telephonically with SWAT tactical commander).
6. Evacute or shelter-in-place bystanders and injured persons from the vicinity around the suspect’s location.
7. Designate an officer with strong verbal skills to make contact with the subject to determine the subject’s intent. If contact is made with the subject, ensure officers remain in a tactically sound position, using effective cover and concealment. Efforts should be made to persuade the suspect to voluntarily surrender.
8. Request a dedicated radio channel with a dispatcher, if required.
9. Communicate with and direct subsequent arriving supervisors to perform other tasks which require handling.
   a. Any subsequent arriving supervisor will assess and determine where they are needed and establish communication with the first arriving supervisor to provide support. All supervisors on-scene have a responsibility in the command and control process.
10. Designate an officer to record names and addresses of persons and residences evacuted.

Question 13

At the conclusion of a barricaded subject what will a patrol supervisor ensure?

Answer 13

Ensure all reports are completed.

Question 14

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 suspect.

Answer 14

Barricaded subject/incident

Question 15

A suicidal subject 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.

Answer 15

Suicidal subject/incident

Question 16

A team tasked with communicating and negotiating with a subject consisting of:
1. Primary negotiator
2. Secondary negotiator
3. Intelligence officer
4. Scribe
5. Intelligence coordinator
6. SWAT logistics coordinator

Answer 16

Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT)

Question 17

Those units assigned to the Special Weapons and Tactics section, including support units attached to the team during a tactical operation.

Answer 17

SWAT team

Question 18

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).

Answer 18

Incident Command Post (ICP)

Question 19

Nothing in the barricaded subject plan shall preclude the use of necessary force by officers in protecting themselves and others from ___________________.

Answer 19

Death and substantial bodily harm

Question 20

Who will be in command of police operations in a barricade situation?

Answer 20

The area patrol supervisor

Question 21

Barricaded subject plan - Upon deployment of SWAT, the SWAT commander and SWAT tactical commander (SWAT LT) will assume command and control of what?

Answer 21

The inner perimeter

Question 22

Barricaded subject plan - Tactics will be directed by the commander or the tactical commander until the situation is rendered stable and the inner perimeter is transferred to who?

Answer 22

A patrol supervisor or investigative services division (ISD) personnel.

Question 23

On a barricade, who retains control of the ICP, staging area, secondary perimeter, and other police operations?

Answer 23

The patrol supervisor

Question 24

Subjects who are suicidal and pose an immediate or demonstrated threat to the public will be handled as barricaded subjects. Tactical operations that include the use of low lethality tools may be considered based on what?

Answer 24

The level of danger the subject poses to the general public

Question 25

On a barricade, the patrol officer will:

Answer 25

1. Arrive and take steps to slow the momentum, de-escalate, and protect human life. Attempt to avoid confrontation in favor of controlling and containing the situation.
2. Seal off the area as soon as possible. Isolate the critical zone to the smallest possible area to create an inner perimeter.
3. Advise dispatch of critical information.

Question 26

On a barricade, the patrol supervisor will:

Answer 26

1. Upon arrival, assess the situation and take command by prioritizing and communicating objectives.
2. Reinforce the inner perimeter and establish a secondary perimeter based on the nature of the incident.
3. Direct units to stop any inbound foot or vehicle traffic.
4. Assign officers as an immediate action team (designating roles of verbal, LL, hands on, etc.) to control the subject, should they exit the structure.
5. Gather intel, make a determination for the need for SWAT and negotiators to respond, and make the requests via communications (when possible, patrol supervisor should also communicate telephonically with the SWAT tactical commander).
6. Evac or shelter in place bystandersand injured persons from the vicinity around the suspect’s location.
7. Designate an officer with strong verbal skills to make contact with the subject to determine the subject’s intent. If contact is made with the subject, ensure officers remain in a tactically sound position, using effective cover and concealment. Efforts should be made to persuade the suspect to voluntarily surrender.
8. Request a dedicated radio channel, if required.
9. Communicate and direct arriving supervisors to perform other tasks that require handling.
10. Designate an officer to record names and addresses of persons and residences evacuated.

Question 27

On a barricaded subject, any subsequent arriving supervisor will assess and determine where they are needed and establish communication with the ________________ to provide support. All supervisors on scene have a responsibility in the command and control process.

Answer 27

First arriving supervisor

Question 28

On a barricaded subject, the patrol lieutenant, incident commander, or watch commander will:

Answer 28

1. Ensure officer and patrol supervisor are addressing the situation to a standard and make adjustments as needed.
2. Discuss the incident with the SWAT or tactical commander.
3. Designate a location for evacuated citizens to gather that is safe and has facilities (eg. schools or shopping centers).
4. Establish ICP
5. Establish ingress/egress routes.
6. Request fire and medical to the CP
7. Assign an officer to function as recorder to maintain chronological log of events.
8. Advise communications of CP phone number.
9. Assign patrol supervisor or designee to the TOC, if necessary
10. Request traffic section supervisor to take control of outer perimeter and any travel routes, thereby relieving patrol personnel.
11. Maintain control over the relief and deployment of patrol officers.
12. Function as or designate media liaison, unless PIO is present
13. Notify emergency management coordinator when appropriate.

Question 29

During a barricade, the patrol LT, IC or WC will discuss the incident with the SWAT or tactical commander, what information is discussed?

Answer 29

1. The available intelligence on the subject’s background and motivation.
2. The nature and severity of the crime (determine threat to the public).
3. The necessity for a large-scale tactical response and neighborhood evacuations vs surveillance and other means to de-escalate the situation to prevent a use of deadly force.

Question 30

On a barricaded subject or hostage plan, the patrol LT, IC, or WC will establish an ICP that:

Answer 30

1. Is secured and is in close proximity to the scene, but is not in the line of sight of the suspect
2. Has an area for responding units to stage; and
3. Has unobstructed radio and telephonic communications.