Practice Test Flashcards
What is the definition of a Resource Team?
(Formerly known as a Strike Team)
A. Officers assigned to these teams can perform officer- or citizen-down rescue techniques per MACTAC protocols (may consider Tactical Emergency Casualty Care if/when appropriate)
B. Compliant with the National Incident Management System (NIMS), a resource team is composed of four to five officers brought together as a tactical response team. The team is given a call sign based on a mission objective.
C. This team aims to isolate, contain, or neutralize the threat and create a warm zone.
D. A pre-designated patrol squad at each area command that can respond to a major violent incident. These squads are pre-identified and scheduled 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
B. Compliant with the National Incident Management System (NIMS), a resource team is composed of four to five officers brought together as a tactical response team. The team is given a call sign based on a mission objective.
What is the definition of a Transition Area?
A. An Area designated as a delineation between the clean (unaffected) and dirty (affected) areas of an event. This area should have officers present to sweep everyone for weapons. The injured will be swept and moved to the formal triage, treatment and transport area(s), while uninjured/witness will be swept and moved to a refuge area.
B. An area where law enforcement has passed through and swept for immediate hostile threats and where a threat is not expected but cannot be ruled out completely.
C. A geographic area with a known threat. Only law enforcement or armed personnel attempted to isolate, contain, or neutralize hostile threat(s) are allowed in this area.
D. Any area with dedicated law enforcement protecting a defined geographic area(s) that has been cleared and secured. To establish a cold zone, arriving officers and personnel clear and secure all perimeters. The command post, triage, treatment and transport area(s) and staging area are examples of areas inside of the cold zone.
A. An Area designated as a delineation between the clean (unaffected) and dirty (affected) areas of an event. This area should have officers present to sweep everyone for weapons. The injured will be swept and moved to the formal triage, treatment and transport area(s), while uninjured/witness will be swept and moved to a refuge area.
What is the definition of a hot zone?
A. Any area with dedicated law enforcement protecting a defined geographic area(s) that has been cleared and secured. To establish a cold zone, arriving officers and personnel clear and secure all perimeters. The command post, triage, treatment and transport area(s) and staging area are examples of areas inside of the cold zone.
B. An area where law enforcement has passed through and swept for immediate hostile threats and where a threat is not expected but cannot be ruled out completely.
C. A geographic area with a known threat. Only law enforcement or armed personnel attempted to isolate, contain, or neutralize hostile threat(s) are allowed in this area.
D. An Area designated as a delineation between the clean (unaffected) and dirty (affected) areas of an event. This area should have officers present to sweep everyone for weapons. The injured will be swept and moved to the formal triage, treatment and transport area(s), while uninjured/witness will be swept and moved to a refuge area.
C. A geographic area with a known threat. Only law enforcement or armed personnel attempted to isolate, contain, or neutralize hostile threat(s) are allowed in this area.
What are the key differences between MACTAC Activation and STAR Protocol?
A. STAR de- escalation protocol requires immediate response regardless of single officer tactics. MACTAC requires a slow and methodical response.
B. STAR de-escalation protocol emphasizes slowed momentum to gather resources. MACTAC highlights the need for immediate intervention.
C. STAR de-escalation protocol highlights the needs for immediate intervention versus MACTAC emphasizes slowed momentum to gather resources.
D. Leroy Jenkins both.
B. STAR de-escalation protocol emphasizes slowed momentum to gather resources. MACTAC highlights the need for immediate intervention.
Life safety is the absolute priority of MACTAC?
A. True
B. False
A. True
It is a policy of this department to provide a standardized, regional response to an active assailant, hostage siege, and/or terrorist attack in LVMPD jurisdiction, that prioritizes life safety.
What is the definition of Unity of Command?
A. Unity of Command deals with the fact that all individuals have multiple designated supervisors they report to.
B. Unity of Command deals with the fact that all individuals have the most senior officer they report to.
C. Unity of Command deals with the fact that all individuals have a single designated supervisor they report to.
D. Unity of Command deals with the fact that some individuals have no designated supervisor they report to.
C. Unity of Command deals with the fact that all individuals have a single designated supervisor they report to.
When referring to the ICS Supervisory Position Titles who is the Incident commanders support position?
A. Assistant
B. Manager
C. Deputy
D. Director
C. Deputy
General Staff is the organization level for having functional responsibility for primary segments of incident management, what are its components?
A. Operations, Pre-planning, Equipment, Finance budgeting
B. Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Administration
C. Situation, Mission, Execution, Admin and logistics
D. Command and control, execution, Operations, administration
B. Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Administration
Provide complete briefings that include clearly stated objectives and the following elements:
A. Task- What has to get done
Objective- Why isn’t it done
Solution- How does it look
B. Corrective action
Debriefing
Post-incident critique
C. Task- What is to be done
Purpose- Why it is to be done
End State- How is should look when done
C. Task- What is to be done
Purpose- Why it is to be done
End State- How is should look when done
Span of control refers to the number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident. Span of control is how many officers to 1 supervisor? PER ICS
A. 5
B. 7
C. 8
D. 10
A. 5
Per department policy Span of control states “Normally, no more than 12 members should be under the immediate control of an individual supervisor, unless variables of time, distance and function dictate otherwise.
When responding to bomb threats the Field supervisor will do the following actions;
A. Contact the ARMOR supervisor through the officers line to brief of situation.
B. Respond to and assume command of the scene. The field supervisor or senior officer in charge will remain at the scene to brief the ARMOR supervisor or all relevant matters. Establish Incident Command system (ICS) in accordance with LVMPD and complete and ICS-AAR as required.
C. Contact the ARMOR supervisor through Communications supervisor.
D. A and C are correct
E. B and C are correct
E. B and C are correct
When at the scene of a bomb threat the field supervisor will assign an additional cadet to the primary location to assist in fundamentals scribe and communications.
A. True
B. False
B. False
Field supervisor will assign an additional officer to the primary location to assist with communications.
What are the names of the two established command post at the scene of a bomb threat?
A. Foward Operating Post, Transitional Operations Center
B. Incident Command Center, Temporary Operations Center
C. Tactical Operations Center, Field Command Post
D. Command outpost, operating post
C. Tactical Operations Center, Field Command Post
What can explosive detection dogs be used for?
A. Bomb Threats
B. Located or suspected explosive devices
C. Detonated explosive device
D. Dignity protection sweeps
E. All of the above
E. All of the above
What best describes conducting 25-100 foot searches?
A. Conduct a visual search of 25 feet around their initial arrival location. After the initial 25 foot search, a 100 foot search should be conducted; if a new location is established, for a command post, the 25 and 100 foot searches will conducted again.
B. These searches should be conducted from a high-to-low in a 180 degree manner around the safe area.
C. Establish a cordon and mark unknown device with orange chem lights.
D. Utilize an EDD to conduct the 25-100 foot grid searches.
A. Conduct a visual search of 25 feet around their initial arrival location. After the initial 25 foot search, a 100 foot search should be conducted; if a new location is established, for a command post, the 25 and 100 foot searches will conducted again.
When requesting ARMOR, advise a responsible person from the establishment of the potential for an explosion and initiate an evacuation of the premise. On a high rise building at least how many floors near the device should be evacuated?
A. If less then 10 floors the entire building
B. Every floor above the device
C. Every floor below the device
D. Have residents shelter in place
E. 2 floors below and 2 floors above device
E. 2 floors below and 2 floors above device
What are some of the responsibilities of the ARMOR section supervisor?
A. Assess the situation, device, its potential and possible time limitations.
B. Coordinate with Counter Terrorism section (CTS) to assist with investigative responsibilities.
C. Provide information to the watch desk for coordination with CTS if terrorism nexus determined. To include all notifications to other sections and agencies required.
D. None of the above
E. Only A, B, and C
E. Only A, B, and C
In reference to a STAR De-Escalation protocol how many officers will be dispatched at minimum?
A. 2 officers and a supervisor
B. 1 officer a cadet and Supervisor
C. 3 officers
D. 3 officers and a supervisor
D. 3 officers and a supervisor
What is the criteria for a STAR De-escalation?
A. There is credible information the subject is armed with a firearm or other dangerous weapon (simulated or unseen) and is using it in a manner that can cause fear or intimidation. Subject is acting in a frightening manner with the weapon. This will not include open-carry subjects or pocketknives, when carrying the weapon(s) is the sole justification for the call.
B. There is credible information the subject is armed with a firearm or other dangerous weapon (not simulated or unseen) and is using it in a manner that can cause death or serious bodily injury. Subject is acting in a threatening manner with the weapon. This will not include open-carry subjects or pocketknives, when carrying the weapon(s) is the sole justification for the call.
C. There is credible information the subject is armed with a pillow or other dangerous weapon (not simulated or unseen) and is using it in a manner that can cause fear or intimidation. Subject is acting in a frightening manner with the weapon. This will not include open-carry subjects or flesh lights, when carrying the weapon(s) is the sole justification for the call.
B. There is credible information the subject is armed with a firearm or other dangerous weapon (not simulated or unseen) and is using it in a manner that can cause death or serious bodily injury. Subject is acting in a threatening manner with the weapon. This will not include open-carry subjects or pocketknives, when carrying the weapon(s) is the sole justification for the call.
A supervisor will maintain a STAR De-escalation Protocol unless when?
A. Person Reporting calls back and says security handled the situation.
B. Unless the first -arriving cadet confirmed that the suspect has a weapon in his hands.
C. Unless the first arriving unit confirmed the incident no longer meets the criteria of a STAR De-escalation protocol.
D. All of the above
C. Unless the first arriving unit confirmed the incident no longer meets the criteria of a STAR De-escalation protocol response.
The standard tool used for command, control, response coordination and overall management of complex incidents, planned events or emergencies. This system permits a clear point of command and can be expanded or contracted with ease is the definition of Incident Command System (ICS)?
A. True
B. False
A. True
Regardless of size or type of incident, the top 3 priorities for establishing incident objectives are?
A. Scene preservation, Rendering life safety measures, Property preservation
B. Scene stabilization, Life safety, Property collection
C. Life safety, Incident stabilization, Property Preservation
D. None of the above
C. Life safety, Incident stabilization, Property Preservation
In establishing command a sergeant will determine if command needs to be transferred from the officer in the position of IC to the Sergeant. This will be based on what contributing factors of the incident.
A. Size
B. Type
C. Complexity of the incident
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
A subject who is believed to have been involved in a criminal act or is a significant threat to themselves or others; refuses to submit to arrest and may be armed; is in a position of advantage, affording cover and concealment; or is contained in an open area, and the presence or approach of police officers could precipitate an adverse reaction by the subject is the definition of what?
A. Suicidal subject/ incident
B. Domestic disturbance
C. STAR De-escalation protocol
D. Barricaded subject/ incident
D. Barricaded subject/ incident
What are the elements of a barricaded subject?
A. A subject who is believed to have been involved in a criminal act or is a significant threat to themselves or others.
B. Refuses to submit to arrest and may be armed
C. Is in a position of advantage, affording cover and concealment;
D. Or is contained in an open area, and the presence or approach of police officers could precipitate an adverse reaction by the subject
E. All of the above
E. All of the above
When responding to a barricade a patrol supervisor will?
- Upon arrival, assess the situation and take command by prioritizing and communicating objectives.
- Reinforce the inner perimeter and establish a secondary perimeter based on the nature of the
incident. - Direct units to stop any inbound foot or vehicle traffic.
- Assign officers as an immediate-action team (designating roles such as verbal communication, low lethality options, hands on, etc.) to control the subject should they exit the structure.
- Gather intelligence, make a determination for the need of SWAT and negotiators to respond, and make the requests via Communications (when possible, the patrol supervisor should also
communicate telephonically with the SWAT tactical commander). - Evacuate or shelter-in-place bystanders and injured persons from the vicinity around the suspect’s
location. - Designate an officer with strong verbal skills to make contact with the subject to determine the subject’s intent. If contact is made with the subject, ensure officers remain in a tactically sound
position, using effective cover and concealment. Efforts should be made to persuade the suspect
to voluntarily surrender. - Request a dedicated radio channel with a dispatcher, if required.
- Communicate with and direct subsequent arriving supervisors to perform other tasks that require handling.
a. Any subsequent arriving supervisor will assess and determine where they are needed and
establish communication with the first arriving supervisor to provide support. All supervisors on-scene have a responsibility in the command and control process.
- Designate an officer to record names and addresses of persons and residences evacuated.
A. All of the above
B. None of the above
A. All of the above
When responding to a barricaded subject who will make the determination for the need of SWAT?
A. Crisis Negotiators
B. Senior Officer on scene
C. Patrol Supervisor
D. Incident Commander
C. Patrol Supervisor
Who will retain command of the incident command post during hostage plan?
A. SWAT
B. Patrol Supervisor
C. Watch Commander
D. CNT
B. Patrol Supervisor
The patrol supervisor will also retain command of the incident command post and what other responsibilities?
A. TOC, Staging Area, PPA
B. Staging Area, Immediate action team, ICP
C. Staging Area, secondary perimeter and other police operations
D. None of the above
C. Staging Area, secondary perimeter and other police operations
Who will notify the SWAT Tactical commander and other agencies, as applicable when a confirmed hostage incident and advise the field supervisor when the notifications have been made?
A. Watch Commander
B. Captain
C. Lieutenant
D. Communications
D. Communications
As the patrol supervisor after arriving on a hostage rescue incident and after assessing the situation and taking command by prioritizing and communicating objectives what is the secondary thing you will do?
A. Make dynamic entry based on exigent circumstances.
B. Begin negotiating with the suspect.
C. Evacuate or shelter in place bystanders and injured persons from the vicinity around the suspects location.
D. Reinforce the inner perimeter and establish a secondary perimeter based on the nature of the incident.
D. Reinforce the inner perimeter and establish a secondary perimeter based on the nature of the incident.
Projectile weapons may be used against persons who are holding a firearm if it can be utilized to de-escalate and intervene with a potential deadly force situation; however what conditions must be met?
A. A minimum of two officers are on the way, and primary officer is acting as lethal coverage. Officers have considered the use of available cover and concealment
B. A minimum of two officers are present, one officer acting as lethal coverage. Officers have considered the use of available cover and concealment.
C. A minimum of 3 officers and a supervisor are present with one acting as lethal coverage. Officers have considered contingency plans.
D. A minimum of 4 officers are present with 2 acting as lethal coverage. Officer have considered using cover versus concealment.
B. A minimum of two officers are present, one officer acting as lethal coverage. Officers have considered the use of available cover and concealment.
A blue team is required when using intermediate force against a dog via baton strike?
A. True
B. False
B. False
While in intermediate force utilizing a low lethal shotgun what is the distance you may use?
A. 7 yards or greater
B. 5 Yards or greater
C. 10 Yards or greater
D. 7 Yards or less
A. 7 yards or greater
While in intermediate force utilizing a 40mm specialty impact weapon what is the distance you may use?
A. 7 yards or greater
B. 5 Yards or greater
C. 10 Yards or greater
D. 7 Yards or less
B. 5 Yards or greater
In a protest or demonstration situation, OC spray may only be utilized when authorized by an ______________ in response to an __________ threat of harm.
A. Watch Commander, immediate
B. Patrol supervisor, imminent
C. Captain, Exigent
D. Incident Commander, Imminent
D. Incident Commander, Imminent
A civilian employee who also uses force (empty hand tactics, OC spray, or firearm is required to complete a use of force report.
A. True
B. False
A. True
What are the 3 levels of control per Use of Force?
A. Low Level, Mid level, Deadly threat
B. Minimal Risk Level, Obstructive, Deadly Force
C. Low Level, intermediate level, Deadly Force
D. Compliant, Obstructive, Assaultive, Life threatening
C. Low Level, intermediate level, Deadly Force
Spark Display, Touch Stun and Probe mode require a blue team?
A. True
B. False
A. True
BLUE team and photographs are required for any reportable force, visible signs of injury/ complaint of injury?
A. True
B. False
A. True
Handcuffs will not be used for verbally uncooperative person?
A. True
B. False
A. True
Verbally uncooperative is not an approved use for handcuffs.
Articulable facts that the subject is physically uncooperative
When responding to a security officer where a subject has been placed in handcuffs prior to the officer’s arrival, the officer will not place LVMPD handcuffs on the subject until the officer has developed __________ or _________ based on their independent investigation.
A. Articulable fact or Reasonable suspicion
B. Facts or circumstances
C. Reasonable suspicion or Probable Cause
D. None of the above
C. Reasonable Suspicion or Probable Cause
Is blocking a reportable use of force tactic?
A. Yes
B. No
B. No
Per use of force policy
Blocking is the positioning of a police vehicle in the path of an occupied subject vehicle where contact between the vehicles is anticipated to be minimal, and the potential for injuries is low. The intent of blocking is to prevent an avenue of escape by the safe placement of a police vehicle. Block is not a use of force.
As a supervisor you’re responding to a volatile situation in reference to a suicidal subject where your immediate action team is set up on a suspect holding a knife. The suspect is currently standing in the driveway and has no access to a vehicle nor access to go inside of the home. Your low lethal officer is in possession of 40mm low lethality impact weapon and fires a total of 4 rounds towards the suspect. The suspect ultimately drops the knife and is taken into custody.
While conducting a post use of force investigation you determined that the distance of the 40mm was approximately 7 yards away.
What level of force was your low lethal officer in? What level of resistance was the suspect in?
A. Low Level/ Compliant
B. Intermediate Level/ Life Threatening
C. Deadly Force/ Assaultive
D. Intermediate Level/ Assaultive
D. Intermediate Level/ Assaultive
Regardless of the number of times fired, Supervisor on scene will determine level of force based on distance of end of barrel to location of suspect.