5/109.09 Supervisor Tactic for Armed Subject Response

Question 1

For police, the role of first -line supervisor is critically important. The sooner supervisors arrive at the scene, the more likely they can contain it, _______________, and avoid the temptation to feel that immediate action is always required.

Answer 1

slow it down

Question 2

Criteria for a supervisors response

STAR protocol

Answer 2

1. Credible information the subject is armed with a firearm or other dangerous weapon (not simulated or un-seen)
2. Subject is acting in a threatening manner with the weapon
3. This will not include open carry subjects, or pocket knives, when carrying the weapon is the sole justification for the call

Question 3

On a STAR Protocol, supervisors will

Answer 3

• Self dispatch to the call
• be responsible for tactics and supervision of the incident
• Announce their acknowledgement and respond
• Make the determination for the use of shotgun, rifle, arrest team, less lethal option, or other tools/resources
• Rifle deployment will be determined by department policy
• Call or direct an officer to contact ANSEC to get a complete work-up on the subject when necessary

Question 4

STAR Protocol after action report.

Answer 4

If the call resulted in a legitimate threat, the patrol supervisor will complete the information regarding a hazard on the property and subject involved