Star Protocol Flashcards
(36 cards)
STAR Protocol
Supervisors Tactic for Armed Subject Response
Criteria for a supervisor’s response to a STAR call:
- 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.
What is the minimum officers dispatched to a STAR?
3
If an area supervisor is unavailable to respond to a STAR in their area command, who gets dispatched to the STAR?
A sergeant or lieutenant from another area command will be dispatched.
In incidents determined to no longer meet the criteria of a _________________, supervisors will ensure units advise Communications of the reasoning and that Communications updates the event accordingly.
STAR de-escalation protocol
Maintain the STAR de-escalation protocol, unless the first-arriving unit confirmed the incident __________________ of a STAR de-escalation protocol response.
No longer meets the criteria
If the call resulted in a legitimate threat, ensure the information regarding a hazard on property and the subject involved is completed in an _____________________________.
Area Command Investigative Summary Report (LVMPD 1050).
The _________________________________ will be the primary consideration when determining the appropriate response to a ShotSpotter event.
Safety of both department members and citizens
Responding officers will treat ShotSpotter incidents as “crimes in progress” and respond in a safe and strategic manner with the following considerations:
- Whether a Code 3 response will alert the suspect(s) in the area.
- The use of multiple officers to address the potential threat.
Officers should not assume the suspect has departed the area
based on the ShotSpotter alert. - The safest approach to the target location.
- The use of the Air Unit to assist in searching for the suspect(s) and
establishing a perimeter. - The potential for multiple shooters or the use of high-capacity
weapons, which may be indicated in the ShotSpotter alert. - The use of a perimeter for subsequent responding officers.
- The use of a perimeter and containment to de-escalate the
situation. - Additional resources that may be needed for the incident.
- Rifle deployment will be determined by department policy.
What is the minimum officers dispatched to a ShotSpotter call?
3
Dispatch will assign an area supervisor to a ShotSpotter call. If an area supervisor is not available, who will be dispatched to the call?
A sergeant or lieutenant from another area command
When a ShotSpotter call is generated a Patrol Supervisor will:
- Acknowledge and self-dispatch to the call as a STAR de-escalation
protocol. If unavailable to respond, will ensure Communications
requests a sergeant or lieutenant from another area command to
respond. - Ensure proper tactics for response and proper supervision of the
ShotSpotter event. Rifle deployment will be determined by LVMPD
8.188, Authorized Firearms, Associated Equipment, and Required
Training. - Ensure the deployment of personnel and resources matches the
type of event initiated by ShotSpotter. - Notify the on-duty watch commander, when warranted.
- Notify appropriate area command detectives and supervisors,
when warranted - Ensure a Central Intelligence Notification and an Incident Crime
Report is completed for all ShotSpotter events in which a crime is
confirmed to have been committed, including all pertinent
information and any recommendations for follow-up.
When responding to a ShotSpotter call a patrol officer will secure the scene and preserve any evidence by doing the following:
a. Photograph the scene and the location of the cartridge casings
prior to recovery
b. Impound recovered cartridge cases separately from any other
evidence.
c. Ensure “ShotSpotter” is included in the remarks of the P1 Report.
d. Write a red “S” on the top of the evidence envelope to indicate
“ShotSpotter.”
______________ was developed so responders from different jurisdictions and disciplines can work together to react better to natural disasters and emergencies, including acts of terrorism. Benefits include a unified approach to incident management; standard command and management structures; and emphasis on preparedness, mutual aid, and resource management.
NIMS (National Incident Management System)
Definition: 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.
Incident Command System (ICS)
The __________________ is the principal advisor to the department on unusual occurrences, planning for response to “all hazard” situations, and coordinating emergency plans internally and externally.
Emergency Management Section
Command and control within ICS starts from the top down and is based on the needs of the incident. The ICS structure is expanded or reduced as needed. Command is established by ________________ who is physically on scene.
The most qualified officer, regardless of rank
Though any rank can be an incident commander (IC), _________________ should not assume the position, unless necessary, to allow for continued oversight of the remainder of the jurisdiction.
Shift watch commanders
All members of the department will respect positions established by the IC, regardless of the member’s rank or position. ________________, it must be communicated to Dispatch over the radio.
Whenever command is transferred
The IC should delegate tasks to personnel qualified to perform them to avoid being _____________ during the incident.
Overwhelmed
Not all guidelines below are applicable in every situation; they identify the objectives and outline the major steps to be taken in managing all-hazard incidents by the IC.
- Ensure officer and public safety.
- Conduct a situation assessment and update Dispatch.
- Assume on-scene command by implementing ICS, designating a
command post and naming it. - Determine communication channels (see LVMPD 7.220, Joint Use
of Interoperable Radio Frequencies). - Designate staging area(s) (police, fire, medical, and media).
- Establish a perimeter control plan (inner/outer).
- Consider the need for additional resources (and notification of
public safety departments). - Determine and maintain ingress/egress routes for first
responders. - Assist in an evacuation/shelter in place and determine evacuation
transportation and destination. - Request a Public Information Officer (PIO).
- Preserve the scene for evidentiary purposes.
- Maintain an operations log.
- Develop an incident action plan (formal or informal).
- Ensure the mental and physical well-being of department
employees.
During a Major Incident and All Hazard Plan, regardless of size or type of incident, the top three priorities for establishing incident objectives are:
Life safety, Incident stabilization, and Property preservation
Units from neighboring area commands will respond if dispatched by Communications, or as directed by the primary/initial responding officer or supervisor, to the ___________ or ___________.
Staging area/Immediate area
If the incident is a large-scale, multi-jurisdictional event, department members (commissioned and civilian) who are involved may be required to complete a _______________________ or __________________, detailing their role.
Major Incident Officer’s Report (LVMPD 1023A) (commissioned personnel)/Major Incident Civilian Report (LVMPD 1023B) (civilian personnel)
