Hostage Plan

Question 1

Hostage plan:

T/F. Once on scene the SWAT Commander will have overall tactical command, control of the inner, perimeter and will coordinate all contact with the hostage taker through the Crisis Negotiation Team.

Answer 1

F. Or SWAT Tactical Commander.

Question 2

Hostage plan:

What will patrol supervisors retain command of?

A. The secondary perimeter, ICP, staging area and communications
B. ICP, staging area, secondary perimeter, and other police functions.
C. ICP, staging area, secondary perimeter, and tertiary perimeter.
D. ICP, staging area, secondary perimeter, and limited police functions

Answer 2

B.

Question 3

Hostage plan:

T/F. A patrol officer’s responsibilities in responding to a hostage situation are the same as a barricaded subject according to LVMPD policies and procedures.

Answer 3

T.

Question 4

Hostage plan, patrol supervisor:

The response to a hostage taker is similar to a barricaded suspect with the exception of:

A. Allowing negotiations with the suspect for alcohol, firearms, ammo, drugs or hostage exchanges.
B. Contact officer will elicit information on well being of hostages, and negotiate with hostage taker.
C. Contact officer will elicit information on well being of hostages, and they will not negotiate with hostage taker PRIOR to SWAT/CNT arrival for alcohol, drugs, weapons, ammo or hostage exchange.

Answer 4

C

Question 5

Hostage plan, LT duties:
Remain the same with the exception of…

A. Designating units for pursuit/surveillance
B. Designating community oriented policing officers to contact community resources.
C. Designating officers to locate hostage takers family and friends that could be key to negotiations.

Answer 5

A