Hostage plan

Question 1

In a confirmed hostage situation, the _______ or designee will be immediately notified by _______

Answer 1

SWAT COMMANDER, COMMUNICATIONS

Question 2

The patrol supervisor will __________ of the ______ _______, Staging area, secondary perimeter, and other police operations.

Answer 2

retain command, incident command post

Question 3

in hostage situations, it is the policy of this department to ________ ____ _______ though de-escalation tactics or alternative approaches and to make every reasonable effort to affect the ______ ______ of the hostages should communications fail.

Answer 3

prioritize life safety, safe release.

Question 4

Once the SWAT team deploys and takes command of the inner perimeter, or if the hostage taker becomes mobile, the deployment of tactical assets, apprehension of the hostage taker, and rescue of the hostages is maintained by ____________ until the situation is resolved.

Answer 4

SWAT Commander