Code 1200

Question 0

Ways an officer can initiate a code 1200

Answer 0

Radio or call dispatch directly

Question 1

Give examples on why an officer can initiate a Code1200.

Answer 1

Civil Disobedience/Mass Arrest, Natural Disasters, Man Made Disasters.

Question 2

The officer who initiates the Code 1200 is known as the….

Answer 2

I.C. Incident Commander

Question 3

Responsibilities of the initiating officer who calls the code 1200.

Answer 3

1) Size up the situation;
2) Establish ICS;
3) Mobilization;
4) Issue warnings;
5) Isolate the area;
6) Establish liaison with other agencies;
7) Establish traffic management functions;
8) Establish a staging area;
9) Coordinate evacuation and assist in search and rescue.

Question 4

What are the responsibilities of Public Affairs during a code 1200?

Answer 4

1) coordinate media releases with the Incident Commander if requested and prepare briefs for the Chief’s approval.
2) share information with the City of St. Louis PIO as appropriate.
3) If required, a Joint Information Center (JIC) will be established.

Question 5

What are the responsibilities of the I.C. when determining the location of the Command Post for code 1200’s?

Answer 5

Notify Dispatch of extended location, have bomb check the location, ensure bomb and arson unit has checked intended location, secure with scene tape or barricades, request outside agencies help if necessary.

Question 6

During a mass arrest incident, what is the role of the “Custody Team”?

Answer 6

Take prisons to detention area, (the holdover)