Chapter 13 - Tactical Deployment Of field Forces

Question 1

An officer or supervisor when on scene at an unusual occurrence should believe that he / she will not be relieve and it will be incumbent on him alone to make decisions

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Basic procedures for unusual occurrences

Answer 2

NSF -Now, scene, future

Question 3

Describe the now phase

Answer 3

Now, the supervisor gives initial orders while heading to the scene, gets an assessment from the first responding officers, evaluates the scene for hazards, determines the need for additional assistance and so on.

Question 4

Describe the scene phase

Answer 4

The supervisor takes control and directs the response. he sets up perimeters, assigns responders to handle specific tasks, keeps higher command advised, and so on.

Question 5

Describe the future phase of NSF

Answer 5

The supervisor conducts debriefings and then evaluates all reports to determine the need for commendations, discipline, training, policy changes, and so on.

Question 6

The principle objective at a scene early on is to

Answer 6

Deploy available personnel and equipment rapidly in the initial stages to prevent escalation of the incident or aggravation of the circumstances.

Question 7

When should an assault on a barricaded gunman happen?

Answer 7

Only after all other reasonable means to rescue the hostage or secure his release and the surrender of the suspect have been exhausted.

Question 8

What is the preferred procedure when dealing with a barricaded gunman and why

Answer 8

Negotiation. Because it buys time.

Question 9

What method is preferred when responding to an active shooter?

Answer 9

Rapid deployment to high risk incidents

Question 10

By assembling and carrying their batons in a port arms position such a display of force will

Answer 10

Often times cause the dispersal without the necessity of making arrests.

Question 11

Should an arrest of an unruly crowd need to happen

Answer 11

It should be directed by the supervisor and should concentrate the force of his squad on the leaders of the group.

Question 12

Follow up actions with small groups that break off from the main body of the mob why?

Answer 12

To prevent reformation

Question 13

What are some basic operational procedures during a disaster

Answer 13

A command post, perimeter, reconnaissance, available support personnel, and a plan should be put into action