804 COPY Flashcards
The Department is committed to the protection of the constitutional rights of persons and groups to conduct peaceful and lawful demonstrations. However, in those situations which threaten the lives, property, rights, health, or safety of the citizens, or the general order of the City, the Department responds immediately to _______. The Department contends with these situations in an appropriate manner so as to minimize the potential threat.
a. Quell disturbances
b. Establish control
c. End threatening activity
d. Restore order
e. All of the above
f. B & D
f. B & D
The Deputy Chief assigned to the _______Division maintains the responsibility for identifying resource needs and planning the appropriate police response for scheduled events.
Patrol
Tactical Support
Investigations
Support Services
Tactical Support
This Deputy Chief is hereafter referred to as the _______for all planned events.
Unusual Occurrence
Critical Incident
Incident Commander
Commander in Chief
Incident Commander
The supervisory office-in-charge of the appropriate ________is responsible for initiating the appropriate police action in response to spontaneous events.
Section
Division
Patrol Division service area
Patrol shift
Patrol Division service area
This supervisory officer, until relieved by a higher ranking officer, is hereafter referred to as the ______.
Incident Commander
Critical Incident Commander
Person-in-Charge
HMFIC
Incident Commander
In response to planned or spontaneous events, the _______is responsible for meeting with the sponsors to discuss the required permits and applicable laws.
Critical Incident Commander
Incident Commander
Person-in-Charge
HMFIC
Incident Commander
In _____, the sponsors or leaders are readily identifiable, allowing for scheduled informal meetings.
Spontaneous events
Critical incidents
Planned events
Unusual occurrences
Planned events
In _______, contact with the formal or informal leaders is made. When practical, this is a personal contact, otherwise the crowd is addressed by use of a loudspeaker.
Spontaneous events
Critical incidents
Planned events
Unusual occurrences
Spontaneous events
In planned events, the required staffing is obtained by the utilization of the on-duty members of the ______. Special Operations Section and Mobile Field Force with additional volunteers solicited when necessary. Sufficient staffing to provide for the relief of assigned personnel should be procured.
Special Operations Division
Technical Services Division
Traffic Section
Patrol Division
Traffic Section
In spontaneous events, the available on-duty resources of all ____________ personnel is utilized (beginning with on-duty Mobile Field Force Officers), with additional staffing needs acquired through the implementation of a mobilization phase in accordance with GM Procedure 806, Mobilization.
Special Operations Division
Technical Services Division
Traffic Section
Patrol Division
Patrol Division
In events requiring large numbers of personnel or covering a large area, the area should be divided in the quadrants or sections with each quadrant or section under the direction of a ______officer.
a. Supervisory
b. Division Commander
c. Command Level
d. Service Area Commander
e. A or C
e. A or C
Crowds can generally be categorized into three (3) types:
a. Passive
b. Active
c. Volatile
d. Violent
e. A, B, & C
f. All of the above
e. A, B, & C
______crowds require crowd management techniques.
a. Passive
b. Active
c. Volatile
d. Violent
e. A & B
f. All of the above
e. A & B
______crowds requires crowd control strategies and/or dispersal tactics.
a. Passive
b. Active
c. Volatile
d. Violent
e. A & B
f. All of the above
c. Volatile
What are the types of passive crowds?
a. Tranquil
b. Apprehensive
c. Peaceful
d. Exuberant
e. All of the above
f. A,B, & D
f. A,B, & D
The members of a ____crowd are lawfully pursuing their interest with the safety of others in mind. As such, they require no police control.
Tranquil
Apprehensive
Peaceful
Exuberant
Tranquil
A sudden or unanticipated development may cause members of a crowd to become ___.
Tranquil
Apprehensive
Peaceful
Exuberant
Apprehensive
An _____crowd gathers for an enjoyable event. This crowd responds to cheerleading, flag waving, and music. It is an enthusiastic crowd and follows cues.
Tranquil
Apprehensive
Peaceful
Exuberant
Exuberant
What are the types of active crowds?
a. Confused
b. Apprehensive
c. Annoyed
d. Physically Active
e. Protesting
f. All of the above
g. A,C,D, & E
g. A,C,D, & E
_____ - Members of a tranquil crowd who don’t have sufficient information and the perplexing situation causes confusion and anxiety.
Annoyed
Confused
Physically Active
Protesting
Confused
_____ - Members of passive crowds experiencing confusion and a feeling of being denied information relative to a current difficulty.
Annoyed
Confused
Physically Active
Protesting
Annoyed
_____ - Members of exuberant crowds who begin to throw objects for others to catch in the spirit of having fun.
Annoyed
Confused
Physically Active
Protesting
Physically Active
_____ - An antagonistic, often hostile, crowd seeking to bring about a change in a relationship or structure. If this crowd is frustrated in its immediate efforts to achieve change it may become volatile.
Annoyed
Confused
Physically Active
Protesting
Protesting
What are the types of Volatile crowds?
a. Protesting
b. Panicked
c. Malicious
d. Unruly
e. B,C, and D
f. All of the above
e. B,C, and D
_____ - Panic resulting from a need to get away from a situation or out of an area in preservation of life.
Protesting
Panicked
Malicious
Unruly
Panicked
_____ - This crowd, often a group of members within a crowd, possesses a self-centered intent. It pushes and shoves others without concern. Its behavior is without concern for the safety or well-being of others and breaks laws.
Protesting
Panicked
Malicious
Unruly
Malicious
_____ - This crowd, a mob, openly and defiantly breaks the law. It is angry and destructive. While a crowd of malicious individuals may be a small group within another crowd, this crowd is composed almost entirely of lawbreakers and rioters.
Protesting
Panicked
Malicious
Unruly
Unruly
The governing factor in tactical operations is one of ____, each individual subordinating himself to the orders and direction of the team leader.
Compliance
Teamwork
Quickness
Control
Teamwork
The strategies employed are determined by the _____and must be relevant to the situation.
Unusual Occurrence
Commander
Critical Incident Commander
Incident Commander
Service Area Commander
Incident Commander
The anxiety level of a crowd can occasionally be reduced by the knowledge of a substantial organized and uniformed police presence without the actual display of the force.
An ____________ when used to disperse a crowd is most effective when the officers are assembled outside the view of the crowd and make a surprise formidable appearance.
Arrest of agitators
Preplanning coordination
Overt organized uniform presence
Use of crowd dispersal
techniques
Overt organized uniform presence
The above, should not be utilized unless there is sufficient strength to accomplish ____.
Arrest
Dispersal
Containment
Mission
Dispersal
When crowd management and control measures fail or are insufficient a _____________ and ________shall be given.
a. Proclamation
b. Dispersal Order
c. Mission Statement
d. A & B
e. All of the above
d. A & B
In those situations where the overall crowd is generally peaceful and there are individuals within the crowd that hide behind the anonymity of the group to throw objects at the police or to incite or provoke the crowd, ______, in teams, may be sent into the crowd to identify the person or persons.
SWAT Officers
Tactical Officers
Plainclothes Officers
Detectives
Plainclothes Officers
When crowd management and control measures fail to control or disperse a crowd, a proclamation and dispersal order shall be given. The Incident Commander shall designate a _____officer to give the proclamation and order the crowd to disperse.
Command Level
Supervisory
SWAT Detail
Plainclothes
Command Level
In the event a dispersal order has been given and the crowd fails to voluntarily disperse, the ______must employ tactics to disperse the crowd.
SWAT Detail Commander
Incident Commander
Critical Incident Commander
Unusual Occurrence
Commander
Incident Commander
The _____should determine the direction in which he intends to disperse the crowd.
Incident Commander
SWAT Detail Commander
Critical Incident Commander
Unusual Occurrence
Commander
Incident Commander
Before employing crowd control formations the area needs to be secure of ____and minimal physical resistance anticipated.
Rioters
Agitators
Sniper fire
Barricades
Sniper fire
A Squad is comprised of____
2 Sergeant, 13 officers
1 Sergeant, 8-12 officers
1 Lieutenant, 4 Squads
1 Captain, 2 + Platoons
1 Sergeant, 8-12 officers
A Platoon is comprised of _____
2 Sergeant, 13 officers
1 Sergeant, 8-12 officers
1 Lieutenant, 4 Squads
1 Captain, 2 + Platoons
1 Lieutenant, 4 Squads
A Company is comprised of ____
2 Sergeant, 13 officers
1 Sergeant, 8-12 officers
1 Lieutenant, 4 Squads
1 Captain, 2 + Platoons
1 Captain, 2 + Platoons
A “____” is employed as either an offensive or defensive formation. Officers line up across a street or open area. It is continuous without spaces along the front. The flanks of the line must be anchored by obstacles such as buildings.
Crossbow arrest
Wedge formation
Line formation
Crossbow line formation
Line formation
. A “_____” is an offensive formation used to divide a crowd into smaller segments.
Squad Echelon
Wedge formation
Squad Line
Flanking
Wedge formation
Which tactical formation is it when Officers line up across a street or open area. It is continuous without spaces along the front. The flanks of the line must be anchored by obstacles such as buildings.
Choose the correct tactical formation
A. Line formation
B. Wedge formation
C. Crossbow line formation
D. Separation formation
A. Line formation
The use of these special intermediate force options is only authorized by
Unusual Occurrence
Commander
Critical Incident Commander
Incident Commander
Chief of Police
Chief of Police
In some instances, such as anticipated violent resistance or large unruly crowds, it may be necessary for ________ to be covertly released to prevent aggressors from being able to prepare protective or counter measures to resist dispersal efforts.
A. Smoke
B. Irritants
C. Plainclothes officers
D. Mobile saturation teams
B. Irritants
Agitators should be arrested. If necessary, ______ should be assigned to the dispersal teams to maintain the integrity of the formations.
Security groups
Tactical groups
Arrest groups
Chemical agent groups
Arrest groups
Mobile saturation units consisting of _____officers operating a single marked vehicle should be deployed in a sufficient number.
2
3
4
8
4
When ______is reported or observed: The Incident Commander commences active shooter protocols or activates the Special Operations unit .
Rioting crowds
Sniper activity
Violent crowds
Unruly crowds
Sniper activity
In most mass arrest situations, the ______is utilized for making arrests.
SWAT Unit
Street Crime Unit or Mobile Field Force
Special Operations Unit
Traffic Unit
Street Crime Unit or Mobile Field Force
Who is responsible for notifying the City of San Antonio Detention Center and Juvenile Processing Office supervisors of the anticipated multiple arrests?
Commander of Special Operations Section
Critical Incident Commander
Incident Commander
Dispatch Supervisor
Incident Commander
Who designates a field detention area near the site to allow for the preparation of prisoners for booking?
Commander of the Special
Operations Section
Critical Incident Commander
Incident Commander
Dispatch Supervisor
Commander of the Special
Operations Section
Arrest groups consist of the following personnel:
Supervisory officer assigned as the group leader
Two (2) or more officer arrest teams
Two (2) or more officer support teams
One (1) or more officer transporting teams
all of the above
all of the above
How many arrest teams are on an Arrest Group?
Two (2) or more
One (1) or more
Three (3) or more
Four (4) or more
Two (2) or more
How many officer support teams are on an Arrest Group?
One (1) or more
Two (2) or more
Three (3) or more
Four (4) or more
Two (2) or more
How many officer transporting teams are on an Arrest group?
One
Two officer teams
One (1) or more
Two (2) or more
One (1) or more
When practical an_____ record is made of all arrests.
Written
Audio/visual
Booking
Detailed
Audio/visual
_______are utilized to handcuff and identify persons arrested.
Flexcuffs
Numbered plastic handcuffs
Zip ties
Duct tape
Flexcuffs
At the field detention area the arrest team and the arrested person should be captured on ________________.
Documentation
Videotaped
Photographed
Digital media evidence
Digital media evidence
One of the arrest team officer completes the offense report and “______;”
Supplement
Alias name
identity sheet
Booking slip
Booking slip
Upon completion of the arrest process or upon relief, the transporting officers submit all offense reports, and booking slips to the ________.
Critical Incident Commander
Incident Commander
Supervisor of the Arrest Group
E.O.C. Commander
Supervisor of the Arrest Group
As the situation subsides and order is restored, the _____surveys the affected area and determines the need for police personnel and equipment at the scene.
Critical Incident Commander
Incident Commander
Supervisor of the Arrest Group
E.O.C. Commander
Incident Commander
In the event the City of San Antonio Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was activated, the Incident Commander, at the direction of the _____, decreases the number of personnel and equipment at the scene until only the personnel directly involved in the operation remain.
Critical Incident Commander
Incident Commander
Arrest Group Supervisor
EOC Commander
EOC Commander
In the event personnel were recalled through the implementation of a mobilization phase, relief of personnel is conducted as follows. The relief of personnel begins with personnel assigned under the last mobilization phase implemented and continues until only ___personnel are assigned.
SOU Section
Patrol Section
Traffic Section
Police Section
Traffic Section
Phase 2 of the de-mobilization phase resumes ____shifts utilizing the above.
12 hour
8 hour
4 hour
Rotating
8 hour
Upon the deactivation of subordinate units, _____ensure each supervisor submits a written report.
Critical Incident Commander
Incident Commander
Commanders
Division Commanders
Commanders
Upon conclusion of all activities related to a spontaneous event: All commanders prepare an after-action report, which is submitted to the Incident Commander _____. The after-action report contains a complete and detailed account of the operation of subordinate units under their command during the event.
within 10 business days
within 10 days
within 30 business days
within 30 days
within 10 days
The Incident Commander prepares a final report detailing the Department response to the event. This report is submitted, along with a copy of the Command Post Journal, to the Chief of Police _____.
within 10 business days
within 10 days
within 30 business days
within thirty (30) days
within thirty (30) days
The ______ prepares an operational cost report which is submitted to the Office of the Chief.
Fiscal Planning Manager
Accounting and Personnel Unit
Commander Tactical Services
Division
Incident Commander
Fiscal Planning Manager
Is a guide for dealing with crowds that are hostile, have counter-protest groups present or grow in size demanding increased police response.
A. Crowd Control Strategies
B. A Tactical Response
C. The Tactical approach
D. The Progressive Response
D. The Progressive Response
This crowd, a mob, openly and defiantly breaks the law. It is angry and destructive. While a crowd of malicious individuals may be a small group within another crowd, this crowd is composed almost entirely of lawbreakers and rioters.
A. Volatile
B. Panicked
C. Unruly
D. Physical
C. Unruly
What is the recommended action for a crowd, a mob, openly and defiantly breaks the law. It is angry and destructive. While a crowd of malicious individuals may be a small group within another crowd, this crowd is composed almost entirely of lawbreakers and rioters.
Full crowd control measures for an Unruly crowd.
According to selective arrests in sapd general manual crowd control, plainclothes officers, in _________, __________ be sent into the crowd to identify the person or persons.
teams
may
Officers are
cautioned they ____ _____ attempt to manage, control or disperse a crowd alone or with an insufficient number of
officer capable of accomplishing the task unless exigent circumstance requires immediate intervention (i.e. significant
bodily injury or death)
should NOT
