Hostage/Barricaded Suspects Checklist

Question 1

IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATIONS:

Answer 1

0 Complete the 7 CRITICAL TASKS!!!!

0 Evacuate the injured when applicable and feasible.

0 Request SWAT response, if appropriate.

0 Request Crisis Negotiating Team response, if appropriate.

0 Request Rescue Units to respond to the Staging Area. Determine evacuation facilities for evacuees.

0 Provide all persons with the description of the suspect(s) and any suspect vehicle(s), if applicable.

Question 2

TACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS:

Answer 2

0 Determine the type(s) of weapons available to the suspect(s).

0 Place a helicopter on stand-by.

0 Establish and enforce media access areas.

Question 3

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

Answer 3

0 Notify Special Operations Division personnel.

0 Identify, isolate and maintain custody of all witnesses.

0 Determine if a crime has been committed.

0 Ensure that deputies’ vehicle keys are available in the event their vehicles need to be moved.