3.540 Multi-Assault Counter Terrorism Action Capabilities (MACTAC) Response Policy

Question 1

What is the overall policy of “3.540 - Multi-Assault Counter Terrorism Action Capabilities (MACTAC) Response Policy”?

Answer 1

“It is the policy of this department to provide a standardized, regional response to an active assailant, hostage siege and/or terrorist attack in LVMPD jurisdiction with life safety as the absolute priority.”

Question 2

When is MACTAC used as a response?

Answer 2

When incidents occur simultaneously or concurrently and exceed conventional law enforcement tactics and resources.

Question 3

What does MACTAC provide officers?

Answer 3

“MACTAC provides officers options based on tactical knowledge, skills and abilities to respond to incidents which require immediate police intervention.”

Question 4

What is the difference between a MACTAC response and a Hostage/Barricade or STAR De-escalation Protocol response?

Answer 4

A Hostage/Barricade or STAR De-escalation Protocol response emphasizes slowed momentum to gather resources, whereas, a MACTAC response emphasizes the need for immediate police intervention.

Question 5

One (1) or more persons who are randomly or systematically involved in the act of using deadly force on others, and it appears based on available intelligence that the suspects will not stop their aggressive, hostile actions without immediate and direct law enforcement intervention. The overriding object of the assailant(s) appears to be based upon the circumstances committing mass murder or terrorism, rather than other criminal conduct.

Answer 5

Active Assailant

Question 6

A general notification for area commands that are not affected. Patrol squads do not need to respond to the rally point but should orient themselves in the event they are placed on alert or are activated. In any confirmed MACTAC incident, the Communications Bureau should broadcast a valley-wide MACTAC Notification.

Answer 6

MACTAC Notification

Question 7

A report of a MACTAC incident occurring or potentially occurring. “In the Box” patrol squads may be placed on alert in preparation or as a reserve to activated unites. “In the Box” patrol squads placed on alert will respond to their rally point, prepare and await further direction.

Answer 7

MACTAC Alert

Question 8

“A confirmed MACTAC incident is occurring, and the affected area command will respond directly to the incident. The “In the Box” patrol squads who have been activated will respond to their rally point, receive the brief, gear up and respond as directed (support team, assault team, security team, Rescue Task Force (RTF).”

Answer 8

MACTAC Activation

Question 9

This team will attempt to make sure all teams are not flanked or ambushed by an unforeseen threats as the support and assault teams attempt to neutralize the threat(s).

Answer 9

Security Team

Question 10

Mission assignment that is made up of four (4) law enforcement personnel and four (4) fire department/medical personnel who will enter the warm zone of a hostile mass casualty incident to begin medical intervention and sifting/sorting of patients.

*Note: Southern Nevada Fire Operations Hostile Event Policy states a minimum of two (2) law enforcement officers are required to enter a warm zone. LVMPD MACTAC encourages a minimum of four (4) officers.

Answer 10

Rescue Task Force (RTF)

Question 11

Protective details for a the incident command post, staging area(s), fire and medical response teams (RTF) or additional protection as dictated by the incident commander.

Answer 11

Force Protection

Question 12

A location established at the scene of the incident where injured victims will be moved from the affected area and staged prior to a formal triage, treatment and transport by medical personnel.

Answer 12

Casualty Collection Point (CCP)

Question 13

An area designated as a delineation between the clean (unaffected) and dirty (affected) areas of an event. This area should have officers present to sweep everyone for weapons. The injured will be swept and moved to the formal triage, treatment and transport area(s), while the uninsured/witnesses will be swept and moved to a refuge area.

Answer 13

Transition Area

Question 14

If a MACTAC incident occurs, how may the following units respond,

1. Units within the affected area command
2. Units from a neighboring area command, but close to an incident occurring near a border
3. Units from a neighboring area command

Answer 14

1. May self dispatch and respond as directly to the threat.
2. May self-dispatch and respond as directed.
3. May NOT self-dispatch and may ONLY respond if directed (by Dispatch, IC, LT, WC, Captain).

Question 15

What are the 4 As?

Answer 15

1. Assess
2. Announce
3. Assemble
4. Act

Question 16

What are the (4) Cs?

Answer 16

1. Contain
2. Control
3. Communicate
4. Coordinate

Question 17

During a MACTAC incident, what should the first arriving supervisor do?

Answer 17

“The first arriving supervisor on-scene should make entry with the initial officer(s), providing direction and overall command and control.”

Question 18

During a MACTAC incident, what should additional responding supervisors do?

Answer 18

Depending on the situation, “Upon additional supervisor response, a formal Incident Command Post should be established.”

Question 19

When should the Unified Command be established?

Answer 19

Upon arrival of Fire Department personnel

Question 20

During a MACTAC incident, how should additional resources be requested?

Answer 20

“Resources should be requested through utilization of MACTAC Alerts and/or MACTAC Activations.

Question 21

During a MACTAC incident, how should Regional, State or Federal resources be requested?

Answer 21

Through the Emergency Management Section

Question 22

After a MACTAC incident has occurred, who is responsible for completing the After-Action Report? How soon does the report need to be completed?

Answer 22

The Incident Commander is responsible for completing the After-Action Report within 10 days of the conclusion of the incident.

Question 23

During a MACTAC incident, who should setup a secondary staging area for the arrival of off-duty and/or plain clothes personnel?

Answer 23

The Watch Commander or WC2