5/109.09 SUPERVISORS TACTIC FOR ARMED SUBJECT RESPONSE(03_21)

Question 1

STAR is an acronym that stands for?

Answer 1

S-SUPERVISORS

T-TACTIC FOR

A-ARMED SUBJECT

R-RESPONSE

Question 2

“For police, the role of the first-line supervisor is critically important. The sooner supervisors arrive at the scene, the more likely they can contain it, ‘slow it down,’ and avoid the temptation to feel that immediate action is always required.” Is a quote from?

Answer 2

Police Executive Research Forum (PERF)

Question 3

CRITICAL ISSUES IN POLICING SERIES: An Integrated Approach to De-Escalation and Minimizing Use of Force, T/F?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

For STAR protocol “Dangerous weapon” will mean an instrument capable of inflicting ______or _____ bodily injury and being used in such manner that can cause death or serious bodily injury.

Answer 4

death or serious

Question 5

Criteria for a supervisor’s response to STAR protocol:

Answer 5

1. There is credible information the subject is armed with a firearm or other dangerous weapon (not simulated or unseen) AND using it in a manner that can cause death or serious bodily injury.
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(s) is the sole justification for the call

Question 6

As a Sgt. Responding to STAR protocol, what steps do I need to take (8):

Answer 6

1. Acknowledge STAR protocol
2. Respond to the call
3. Ask for another Sgt. or Lt. if I’m unable to respond
4. Be responsible for the tactics and supervision of the call
5. Determine use of: Arrest team, LL, Shot gun, rifle, (Shield, Air unit, K9, and SWAT)
6. Rifle deployment if allowed per policy
7. Call or direct an officer to contact Analytical Section (ANSEC) to get a complete work up
8. Maintain the STAR Protocol, unless the first arriving unit confirmed the incident no longer meets the criteria.
9. If protocol no longer met, the Supervisors will ensure units advise Communications of the reasoning and that Communications update event.

Question 7

For STAR protocol the POs tactics to consider are?

Answer 7

1. Locate Cover, concealment, and containment positions.
2. Use the contact cover method to contact subject.
3. Form an arrest team with LL options

Question 8

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

Answer 8

hazard

Question 9

For purpose of this policy, “armed” will mean___________.

Answer 9

the suspect has a firearm or other dangerous weapon.