HPM 50.6 Special Response Team

Question 1

What does the Special Response Team (SRT) provide the Department?

Answer 1

A flexible, rapid, and coordinated response to a variety of events which have the potential to 1 - inflict harm to human life or
2 - damage to property or state infrastructure. (homeland security, civil disturbance, natural disaster or mutual aid requests.)

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Question 2

What is the primary mission of the Special Response Team (SRT)?

Answer 2

To maintain safety and security for all, including those expressing their First Amendment rights. This includes protecting
public safety, property, and assisting allied agencies when mutual aid is requested.

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Question 3

The SRT personnel (may/should/shall) shall maintain a “go-bag” of prescribed equipment and personal items in preparation for deployment to sustain members for a minimum of (how many) hours.

Answer 3

Shall / 72 hours

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Question 4

Go-bags (may/should/shall) be inspected by who?

Answer 4

Should / squad leaders

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Question 5

Each Division SRT (may/should/shall) maintain a record of SRT equipment assigned to their personnel utilizing which form?

Answer 5

Shall / The CHP 81SRT, Special Response Team Member Equipment Checklist

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Question 6

What comprises an SRT complement?

Answer 6

The SRT complement is comprised of 5 tactical squads, 1 grenadier squad,
command staff, and support staff.

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Question 7

What comprises an SRT tactical squad?

Answer 7

1 sergeant, 11 officers

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Question 8

What comprises an SRT grenadier squad?

Answer 8

2 sergeants, 8 officers

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Question 9

Who is responsible for determining when the SRT shall be activated within their Division.

Answer 9

The Division commander or designee.

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