3.510 Hostage Plan

Question 1

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 1

Incident Command Post (ICP)

Question 2

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.

Answer 2

Tactical Operations Center (TOC)

Question 3

In a confirmed hostage situation, who will immediately notify the SWAT commander or designee?

Answer 3

Communications

Question 4

**The patrol supervisor will retain command of what areas once SWAT commander arrives at the scene?

Answer 4

a. Incident Command Post (ICP)
b. Inner perimeter
c. Secondary perimeter

Question 5

According to policy, upon arriving on scene of a hostage situation, the patrol officer will (select all that apply):

Answer 5

a. Arrive at the incident scene and take steps to slow the momentum, de-escalate, and protect human life.

b. Attempt to avoid confrontation in favor of controlling and containing the situation.

c. Seal off the area as soon as possible. Isolate the critical zone to the smallest possible area by creating an inner perimeter.

d. Advise Dispatch of critical information.

Question 6

Which supervisors on-scene have responsibility in the command-and-control process?

Answer 6

All supervisors

Question 7

According to policy, upon arriving on a hostage situation, the supervisor will (select all that apply):

Answer 7

a. Assess the situation and take command by prioritizing and communicating objectives.

b. Reinforce the inner perimeter and establish a secondary perimeter based on the nature of the incident.

c. Direct units to stop any inbound foot or vehicle traffic.

d. Assign officers as an immediate action team.

e. Evacuate or shelter-in-place bystanders and injured persons from the vicinity around the suspect’s location.

f. 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.

g. Request a dedicated radio channel with a dispatcher.

h. Communicate with and direct subsequent arriving supervisors to perform other tasks that require handling.

i. Designate an officer to record names and addresses of persons and residences evacuated.