Active shooter Flashcards
active shooter
An individual actively engaged in shooting or attempting to shoot people in
a confined populated area, typically using firearms.
Area of Responsibility (AOR)
This is a pre-defined geographic region assigned to a group that is used to define an area with specific geographic boundaries where they have the
authority to plan and conduct operations.
Beachhead
Front line established by the contact group as the group searches an area. In
front of this line is the Hot Zone; behind this line is the Warm Zone where the Rescue Task
Force operate.
Casualty Collection Point (CCP)
A geographic location on a scene to which victims are
extracted. Depending on the size of the incident, there can be multiple casualty collection
points. This area serves as a funnel where all patients will be formally triaged, treated, and
transported.
Cleared
An area that law enforcement has searched
cold zone
This is an area outside of the immediate threat. It should be deemed safe enough
for personnel to work at the Casualty Collection Point, Triage, Treatment, and Transport areas
without concern for threat migration. PD will designate an officer to this area, however, to
provide security.
concealment
A location, barrier, or object that conceals the first responder. It does not
provide protection from incoming rounds or other hazards.
contact group
An initial arriving group of armed law enforcement officers (usually 2‐4)
assembled for the purpose of neutralizing or mitigating a threat and thereby reducing the
number of potential casualties.
cover
A location, barrier, or object that will protect first responders from incoming rounds
or other hazards.
delivery group
Two-person teams that move victims from the CCP to the Triage/Treatment/Transport area
division
The organization level having the responsibilities for operations within a defined geographic area.
group
The organizational level having responsibility for a specific functional assignment
at an incident (extraction, delivery, etc.) that is made up of multiple resources.
rescue corridor
An area inside a Cold or Warm Zone which can be secured by law
enforcement personnel. Law enforcement personnel control all entrances and exit points to
the Rescue Corridor. Fire personnel can utilize this area as a triage area within the structure
and need no escort while moving inside the Rescue Corridor.
