Joint Guide for High Threat Environments

Question 1

Define Ballistic Protection?

Answer 1

A garment or device that protects from ammunition or explosion.

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“A garment (vest/helmet) or device (shield/barrier) that offers a degree of protection from firearm ammunition or explosive shrapnel. Protection ranges from Level I (lowest) to Level IV (highest) and the protection standards are defined by the current National Institute of Justice Standard. Fire and EMS departments should consult with their local law enforcement agency for protection recommendations.”

Question 2

Define Blow Out Kit?

Answer 2

A trauma kit used by PD. Kept on the passenger side head rest.

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“A trauma kit used by law enforcement officers to render aid for a single individual. Typically, these kits are kept on the passenger side head rest in NoVA cruisers.”

Question 3

Who sets the location of the Casualty Collection Point (CCP)?

Answer 3

law enforcement personnel.

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“The location of the CCP will be selected by law enforcement personnel about which they feel
relatively confident that they are able to provide adequate force protection. The CCP will require
a law enforcement security element, medical care providers, medical equipment and supplies,
and triage and transport section leaders.”

Question 4

Define Casualty Collection Point (CCP)?

Answer 4

Location where patients can be assembled.

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“A casualty collection point (CCP) is a location (or locations) where patients can be assembled. During high-threat events, such as active shooter incidents, the location of the CCP will be selected by law enforcement personnel about which they feel
relatively confident that they are able to provide adequate force protection. The CCP will require
a law enforcement security element, medical care providers, medical equipment and supplies,
and triage and transport section leaders. Depending on the breadth of the event, multiple CCPs
may be required.”

Question 5

Define Concealment?

Answer 5

a position that’s out of sight but not protecting from ballistic threats.

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“A term used by law enforcement to indicate that an area or space in which a person could
be concealed, and/or could conceal other threats (i.e., an improvised explosive device or IED) to
first responders or the public, does not contain a visible threat. This term is similar to primary
search for fire departments.”

Question 6

Define Doomed Captive?

Answer 6

a hostage who’s been taken with no clear demands.

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“A person (or persons) taken or held against their will by an assailant (or assailants) for the purpose of prolonging an ongoing attack, maximizing media coverage, and
eventually being executed or dying from injuries sustained during the attack. A Doomed
Captive differs from a traditional Hostage because, unlike a Hostage, no clear demands are made
and the incident commander assesses that the Doomed Captive does not have a reasonable
expectation of survival through typical negotiations or basic tactics, as would a Hostage. The
only hope for survival of a Doomed Captive is escape or rescue. Examples of Doomed
Captive sieges are Paris (2015), Mumbai (2008), and Orlando (2016).”

Question 7

What’s the minimum personnel for an extraction team?

Answer 7

at least 3 members, with one being law enforcement.

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“Comprised of a minimum of three individuals, one must be a law enforcement officer.”