5/213.10 Hostage plan

Question 1

In a confirmed hostage situation, the SWAT commander or designee will be _________ notified by Communications.

Answer 1

immediately

Question 2

Once the SWAT commander and team arrive at the scene, the SWAT commander (captain) or the SWAT ________ commander (SWAT lieutenant) will assume command of all tactical operations, inner perimeter control, and will coordinate all contact with the hostage taker through the Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT).

Answer 2

tactical commander AKA Lt.

Question 3

Once the SWAT team deploys and takes command of the inner perimeter, or if the hostage taker becomes mobile, the deployment of tactical assets, apprehension of the hostage taker, and rescue of the hostages is maintained by the SWAT _______ until the situation is resolved.

Answer 3

SWAT commander

Question 4

On a hostage event, Patrol officer will:

1. Arrive at the incident scene and take steps to slow the momentum, de-escalate, and protect human life. Attempt to avoid confrontation in favor of controlling and containing the situation.
2. Seal off the area as soon as possible. Isolate the critical zone to the smallest possible area by creating an inner perimeter.
   3.

Answer 4

Advise Dispatch of critical information.

Question 5

On a hostage event the patrol supervisor will:

1. Upon arrival, assess the situation and take command by prioritizing and communicating objectives.
2. Reinforce the inner perimeter and establish a secondary perimeter based on the nature of the incident.
3. Direct units to stop any inbound foot or vehicle traffic.
4. 5. Evacuate or shelter-in-place bystanders and injured persons from the vicinity around the suspect’s location.
5. 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.
   
   1. Prior to the arrival of SWAT/CNT, there will be no negotiations for the supply of weapons, ammunition, drugs, alcohol, or exchange of hostages.
6. Request a dedicated radio channel with a dispatcher, if required.
7. Communicate with and direct subsequent arriving supervisors to perform other tasks that require handling.
   
   1. 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.
8. Designate an officer to record names and addresses of persons and residences evacuated.

Answer 5

4. 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.

Question 6

Whos sets up ICS on a hostage event?

Answer 6

Patrol Lt.