Chapter 13 Flashcards
The allocation of field personnel according to the normal needs for their services by time of day, day of the week and area involves the simple matter of _______ and judgement based on experience
A. Computation
B. Analysis
C. Research and analysis
D. Analysis and review
A. Computations
Which of the below almost invariably are the first to respond to the scene of an unusual occurrence A. Field Lieutenants B. Patrol Units C. Staff Sergeants D. Field Sergeants
B. Patrol Units
Every supervisor should become familiar with the basic procedures applicable to the procurement and use of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ common to the policing of most unusual occurrences A. Personnel B. Facilities C. Equipment D. All of the above
D. All of the above
According to the text when communicating field intelligence all of the following should be transmitted as it becomes available except
A. The nature of the incident
B. The time it takes to control the situation
C. The potential effect of the incident on persons or property
D. Need for evacuation
B. The time it takes to control the situation
In communicating field intelligence which of the following is a type of unusual circumstance present A. Unruly crowd B. Barricaded streets C. Explosives D. All of the above
D. All of the above
According to the text when communicating field intelligence which of the following should be transmitted as it become available A. Equipment and supplies B. Number of injured persons C. Personnel needs D. All of the above
D. All of the above
When command post is needed all of following were considerations presented in the text except A. Easily identifiable on maps B. Free of trees or overhead roadways C. Located upwind from the event D. Near a power supply
B. Free of trees or overhead roadways
Who can be of great value in maintaining good media relations by collecting information and coordinating current news releases A. Liaison officer B. Field Officer C. Public relations officer D. Tactical officer
C. Public relations officer
What situation is an officer dealing with when a suspect takes refuge in a building or other structure A. Hostage situation B. Hide and flight situation C. Barricaded person situation D. Search and rescue situation
C. Barricaded person situation
When a suspect takes a hostage, he/she is most likely trying to
A. Increase his/her bargaining power with the police
B. Demand the officer withdraw
C. Demand the officer provide him/her with an escape without interference
D. All of the above
D. all of the above
A supervisor should make it clear to all personnel that he reserves the right to decide how and when organized force may be used to rush a suspect who holds a hostage and that if he enforces such directions he is maintaining A. Strategic practice B. Tactical operations C. Unity of Command D. Field operations
C. Unit of Command
In the preliminary operations procedures in hostage and barricaded suspect cases the supervisor should perform or designate an aide to perform which of the following tasks A. Secure the premises B. Report on Injured persons C. Establish a command post D. All of the above
D. All of the above
According to the text all of the following are preliminary operations in operating procedures in hostage and barricaded suspect cases that the supervisor should perform except A. Communications B. Evacuation C. Staging area D. Training and support
D. Training and support
The preferred procedure in dealing with hostage cases that will buy time to the advantage of the police is A. Negotiation B. Acquiescing to demands Honoring some demands D. Communicating with headquarters
A. Negotiation
The negotiations should proceed upon the premise that every issue is negotiable except that he/she must not agree to provide the suspect with which of the following A. Transportation B. Offensive weapons C. Food D. A communication device
B. Offensive weapon
An attempt should be made to point out the futility of the suspect actions to the hostage taker, granted the suspect is A. Coherent B. Troubled C. Suicidal D. Rational
D. Rational
According to your text what may be needed in the cases where the acts and threats of the hostage taker suspect indicate that he realizes he cannot escape and his intent may be to harm a hostage
A. Positive, direct action
B. Extreme, tactical action
C. Positive, excessive action
D. Extreme, with guaranteed results action
A. Positive, direct action
When a decision is made to force entry into the hostage-taking suspects position, the entry team typically consist of A. 2-5 Officers B. 3-5 Officers C. 2-4 Officers D. 2-6 Officers
B. 3-5 Officers
When a decision is made to force entry into the hostage taking suspects position, What team typically consists of at least two officers A. Reaction team B. SWAT team C. Hostage team D. Cover team
D. Cover team
Which practice is usually used, such as talking over a loud speaker, in order to occupy a hostage-taking suspect attention, or divert it, to allow the approach team to take their position without being observed A. Negotiations B. Diversionary tactics C. Strategic plans D. Tactical operations
B. Diversionary tactics
During a building search for a barricaded suspect, as each room is secured, officers should proceed to other rooms until A. The suspect is located B. The suspect is neutralized C. The suspect is captured D. All of the above
D. all of the above
When arresting a suspect who has been held up in a building the suspect should be ordered to
A. Drop his weapon
B. Hold his hands above his head with fingers spread
C. Move from the immediate scene towards the officers
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
According to the text, which make take several forms such as mass civil unrest or a small assembly A. Civil disorders B. Recreational activities C. Parades D. Meetings
A. Civil disorders
Who will usually direct the police efforts to control an extensive civil disturbance A. High ranking police officials B. First officers on the scene C. First sergeant on the scene D. Field officer on the scene
A. High ranking police officials
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ should be established with headquarters to transmit information regarding the nature and extent of a riot incident and the mood of the rioters A. Protocol B. Strategy C. Communication D. Policies and procedures
C. Communications
