3.510 Hostage Plan Flashcards
What is the primary goal of a patrol officer upon arrival at a critical incident?(Hostage)
take steps to slow the momentum, deescalate, protect human life, attempt to avoid confrontation in favor of controlling and containing the situation.
Seal off the area, isolate the critical zone to the smallest possible area by creating an inner perimeter.
Advise dipatch of critical information
This involves avoiding confrontation where possible.
What should a patrol officer do to manage the scene of an incident?(Hostage)
Seal off the area and isolate the critical zone by creating an inner perimeter
This limits access to the most dangerous area.
What is the role of patrol supervisors in an a Hostage incident
Upon arrival, assess the situation and take command by prioritizing and communicating objectives.
Reinforce the inner perimeter and establish a secondary perimeter based on the nature of the incident.
Direct units to stop any inbound foot or vehicle traffic.
Assign officers as an immediate-action team (designating roles such as verbal communication, low lethality options, hands on, etc.) to control the subject should the subject surrender, release the hostage, or exit the structure.
Evacuate or shelter-in-place bystanders and injured persons from the vicinity around the suspect’s location.
Designate an officer with strong verbal skills to make contact with the hostage taker to determine their intent and solicit information on the well-being of hostages. 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.
Prior to the arrival of SWAT/CNT, there will be no negotiations for the supply of weapons, ammunition, drugs, alcohol, or exchange of hostages.
Request a dedicated radio channel with a dispatcher, if required.
Communicate with and direct subsequent arriving supervisors to perform other tasks that require handling.
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.
Designate an officer to record names and addresses of persons and residences evacuated.
Designate a location for evacuated citizens to gather that is safe and has facilities (e.g., schools or shopping centers).
Establish an ICP that:
Is secured and is close in proximity to the scene, but is not in the line of sight of the suspect;
Has an area for responding units to stage; and
Has unobstructed radio and telephonic communications.
Establish ingress/egress routes.
Request fire and medical support to the command post.
This includes reinforcing perimeters and directing traffic.
What actions should be taken regarding bystanders and injured persons?(Hostage)
Evacuate or shelter in place from the vicinity around the suspect’s location
This ensures their safety during the incident.
Who should be designated to make contact with the hostage taker?
An officer with strong verbal skills
This is crucial for determining the hostage taker’s intent.
What should officers ensure while making contact with a hostage taker?
Remain in a tactically sound position using effective cover and concealment
This is important for officer safety.
What is the policy regarding negotiations prior to SWAT/CNT arrival?(Hostage)
No negotiations for weapons, ammunition, drugs, alcohol, or exchange of hostages
This maintains control over the situation.
What should be requested for communication during an incident?(Hostage)
A dedicated radio channel with a dispatcher
This facilitates clear communication.
What is the responsibility of all supervisors on-scene?(Hostage)
To participate in the command and control process
This ensures coordinated efforts during the incident.
What should subsequent arriving supervisors do upon arrival?(Hostage)
Assess their needs and establish communication with the first arriving supervisor
This helps in providing support effectively.
