AI-3.300 SUPERVISORS TACTIC FOR ARMED SUBJECT RESPONSE (STAR) DE-ESCALATION PROTOCOL Flashcards
What is the role of the first-line supervisor in police response?
Critically important for containing incidents and avoiding immediate action pressure
Supervisors arriving early can slow down situations and manage responses effectively.
What does ‘armed’ mean in the context of police response?
The suspect has a firearm or other dangerous weapon and is acting in a threatening manner with the weapon
A ‘dangerous weapon’ is defined as an instrument capable of inflicting death or serious bodily injury.
What are the criteria for a supervisor’s response to a call?
- Credible information that the subject is armed with a firearm or dangerous weapon
- Subject is acting in a threatening manner
- Does not include open-carry subjects or pocketknives as sole justification
What initial updates should the Communications Bureau provide for a STAR de-escalation protocol event?
- Update event with ‘STAR’ or ‘STAR de-escalation protocol’
- Advise area dispatcher and Communications supervisor
- Activate a tone alert and announce ‘STAR de-escalation’ by voice
How many officers should be dispatched to a STAR de-escalation protocol call?
A minimum of three officers
What should be done if an area supervisor is unavailable for a STAR de-escalation protocol event?
Request a sergeant/lieutenant from another area command to respond
What should be done if the incident no longer meets the criteria for a STAR de-escalation protocol response?
Update the event accordingly
What are the STAR codes used to update the Computer-Aided Dispatch event?
- I5 – Incorrect
- C5 – Canceled
- F5 – Force Used
- L5 – Legal 2000
What is the patrol supervisor’s responsibility upon arriving at a call?
- Announce their acknowledgement and self-dispatch
- Manage tactics and supervision of the incident
- Make determination for use of various tools/resources
What is the contact cover method?
A tactic used by patrol officers to make contact with the subject when deemed appropriate
What should patrol officers consider upon arrival at an incident?
- Locate cover/concealment
- Utilize contact cover method
- Form an arrest team and use less lethal options
Who is exempt from the STAR protocol response?
Officers assigned to Resident Sections when a sergeant and/or three officers are not available
What does Fusion Watch provide upon request?
Tactical work-up
