AI-3.505 BARRICADED SUBJECT PLAN Flashcards
What is the primary policy in barricaded subject situations?
Consider the safety of civilians and officers, and enhance the prospect of peaceful resolution through de-escalation tactics.
Define ‘barricaded subject/incident’.
A subject involved in a criminal act or a significant threat who refuses to submit to arrest, may be armed, and is in a position of advantage.
What characterizes a ‘suicidal subject/incident’?
A suicidal person threatening to take their own life, possibly armed and capable of causing injury to others, often barricaded.
What is the role of the Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT)?
To communicate and negotiate with the subject, consisting of a primary negotiator, secondary negotiator, intelligence officers, scribe, and others.
What does SWAT stand for?
Special Weapons and Tactics.
What is the Incident Command Post (ICP)?
A secure location where Patrol Division supervisors operate, including personnel from patrol, fire, medical, and public information.
What is the Tactical Operations Center (TOC)?
A secured location where SWAT Team supervisors, CNT, and other representatives control tactical operations and coordinate negotiations.
True or False: Officers are not permitted to use necessary force in barricaded subject situations.
False.
Who is in command of police operations in a barricade situation?
The area patrol supervisor.
What should patrol officers do upon arriving at a barricaded subject incident?
Slow momentum, de-escalate, protect human life, and avoid confrontation.
Fill in the blank: The area patrol supervisor will assess the situation and take command by prioritizing and communicating _______.
[objectives].
What should the patrol supervisor do regarding bystanders in a barricade situation?
Evacuate or shelter-in-place bystanders and injured persons.
What is the purpose of designating an officer with strong verbal skills in a barricade situation?
To make contact with the subject and determine their intent.
What should the patrol lieutenant or incident commander ensure?
Officers and patrol supervisors are addressing the situation to a standard and making necessary adjustments.
Who coordinates with the area lieutenant or watch commander regarding the necessity of response?
SWAT commander or tactical commander.
What must the Crisis Negotiation Team provide to the SWAT tactical commander?
Intelligence by debriefing witnesses, hostages, and suspects.
What action should the Crisis Negotiation Team take if applicable?
Obtain a search warrant.
What is the responsibility of unit supervisors during an operation?
Ensure all reports are completed.
What does the patrol supervisor need to communicate to the dispatcher?
Critical information about the incident.
What is the role of the SWAT immediate action team?
To take control of the inner perimeter and transition command to SWAT.
