OPMs Flashcards
According to OPM 701.09, SWAT Medic Operations, when will SWAT MEDICS accompany the SPD SWAT team?
During scheduled, unscheduled, and training activities as determined by the SWAT Team Commander
According to OPM 701.09, SWAT Medic Operations, what is the purpose of the SWAT Medic on calls?
For the purpose of rendering medical care to injured officers, fire personnel, victims, and civilians
According to OPM 701.09, SWAT Medic Operations, who do SWAT medics operate under and under the scope of what?
Team members will operate under the law enforcement direction/command of the SPD within the scope of the SFRD OPM’s and medical control of the SFRD Medical Director during activations
According to OPM 701.09, SWAT Medic Operations, what type of assistance is within the scope of SWAT Medics while working in conjunctions with SPD SWAT Team?
Assistance shall be within the scope of both tactical training and medical training
According to OPM 701.09, SWAT Medic Operations, who will have final authority on selection and appointment of SFRD personnel to the SWAT Team?
The Sunrise POLICE Chief (or designee) will have final authority, as per the SPD SOP Manual - Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team
According to OPM 701.09, SWAT Medic Operations, Personnel assigned to SWAT Medic may be suspended or removed from the assignment at the discretion of whom?
At the discretion of the SPD Chief, SWAT Team (commander), and/or the Fire Chief
According to OPM 701.09, SWAT Medic Operations, The activation of the team will be the result of what types of events?
either an “unscheduled event/incient” (e.g. hostage situation) or a “scheduled event” (e.g. high-risk warrant).
According to OPM 701.09, SWAT Medic Operations, who does the SWAT MEDIC Team Leader (or designee) contact from SFRD upon being notified/activated? Whom will that person notify?
They will contact the Deputy Chief of Operations or secondary the Duty Chief to advise of activation.
The Dep. Chief of Ops (or Duty Chief) will then contact the appropriate BC to advise of activation, and begin to coordinate any on duty resources, if needed.
According to OPM 701.09, SWAT Medic Operations, who is in overall command of Swat Medics during Swat Team ops?
The Swat Team Commander
According to OPM 701.09, SWAT Medic Operations, can the SWAT Medic make the request for a rescue unit on standby or stage it at a safe location? Who has final say as to use of on-duty resources for SWAT Activities?
They can request a rescue
The Dep. Chief of Ops will have final say as to use of on-duty resources
According to OPM 701.09, SWAT Medic Operations, who alerts FIRECOM that the Swat Medics are active? How do they secure a radio channel?
Once assembled, SWAT MEDIC Team Leader (or designee) will contact FIRECOM to notify they are “in-service”.
In addition, the Swat Medic team may request a tactical channel in the event on is needed for ops.
According to OPM 701.09, SWAT Medic Operations, what is done upon completion of the SWAT TEAM activation?
Upon completion, contact with FIRECOM will be made to place the team “out of service”.
Also, the team leader will contact the Dep. Chief of Ops (or Duty Chief) to advise the assignment is complete and report any appropriate information.
According to OPM 701.09, SWAT Medic Operations, what are the restrictions regarding carrying firearms?
Swat medic Team members may only carry a firearm when performing their duties while deployed with the Sunrise SWAT Team and in accordance with the SPD SOP Manual - SWAT TEAM; as well as in accordance with Florida State Statute 790.25
According to OPM 701.09, SWAT Medic Operations, where does the law enforcement equipment used by Swat Medic Team members come from (who gets it for them?)
It will be provided by SPD (e.g. tactical uniforms, ballistic vests, helmets, firearms, etc)
According to OPM 701.09, SWAT Medic Operations, who will provide all required initial and continuing educational training for Swat Medics?
It will be provided by the SPD
According to OPM 701.09, SWAT Medic Operations, where does the fire-rescue equipment too be used by Swat Medic Team members come from (who gets it for them)?
It will be provided by SFRD (e.g. airway bag, trauma bag, meds, etc)
According to OPM 701.10, Active Killer Response Strategy, what type of command is required at these incidents?
They require a unified command between FD and PD
According to OPM 701.10, Active Killer Response Strategy, what is the term for one of more persons who participate in an on-gong, random, or systematic attempt to continuously inflict death and/or great bodily injury to multiple victims at a specific area or structure, including persons who use a firearm or other type of deadly weapon. The overriding object appears to be that of mass murder.
Active Killer