Barricaded Subject Plan

Question 1

A subject who is believed to have been involved in a criminal act or is a significant threat to themselves or safety of others; refused to submit to arrest and may be armed; is in a position of advantage, affording cover and concealment; or is contained in an open area, and the presence or approach of police officers could precipitate an adverse reaction by the subject.

Answer 1

Barricaded subject/incident

Question 2

A suicidal person who is threatening to take their own life. This may involve a suicidal person, armed with a deadly weapon, capable of causing injury to others, who is a demonstrated threat to others, barricaded in a structure or in an open area, therefore, an incident involving an armed subject is a barricade incident.

Answer 2

Suicidal subject/incident

Question 3

A team tasked with communicating and negotiating with the subject consisting of:

1. Primary negotiator
2. Secondary negotiator
3. Intelligence officer(s)
4. Scribe
5. Intelligence coordinator
6. SWAT logistics coordinator (SLC)

Answer 3

Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT)

Question 4

Those units assigned to the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) section including support units attached to SWAT during a tactical operation.

Answer 4

SWAT Team

Question 5

A secure, designated location where the Patrol Division supervisors operate. It consists of patrol supervisor, fire and medical personnel, and the public information officer (PIO).

Answer 5

Incident Command Post (ICP)

Question 6

A secured, centralized location where SWAT Team supervisors, Crisis Negotiation Team, patrol liaison, and an investigative Services Division (ISD) representative control tactical operations and coordinate negotiations.

Answer 6

Tactical Operations Center (TOC)

Question 7

The _____ _____ supervisor will be command of police operations in a barricade situation. The _____ supervisor will also retain command of the ICP, staging area, secondary perimeter, and other police operations.

Answer 7

Area Patrol - Patrol