Star Protocol Flashcards

1
Q

Supervisors tactics for armed subject response (STAR protocol)

A

Just the acronym

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2
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What are the three criteria for supervisor response? What makes a star protocol? 3 criteria

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  1. There is credible information the subject is armed with a firearm or other dangerous weapon
  2. Subject is acting in a threatening manner with the weapon
  3. This doesn’t apply to open carry type calls, weapons cannot be the only justification for the star protocol.
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3
Q

How many officers are dispatched on a star protocol?

A

Minimum 3

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4
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Dispatch will confirm the nature of the call with the area supervisor. True or false

A

True

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5
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Once the sgt is notified of the call there is no further action required of him. True or false

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False, sgt’s will self dispatch to the call after being notified. If the sgt can’t respond an appointed senior officer will be asked to go by the area sgt.

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6
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If the area sgt can’t go to the call a LT or sgt from another area will be requested to go to the call. True or false

A

True

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7
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Five responsibilities for a sgt once on scene?

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  1. Be in charge of tactics and supervise the incident.
  2. Announce their acknowledgement and respond.
  3. Make decision on what resources or tools to use. ( Arrest team, low lethal, rifle, shotgun, swat, shields, K9
  4. Rifle deployment will be in accordance with policy
  5. Get a work up completed through ANSEC
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8
Q

Once the call is static the sgt will notify his mother of the results. True or false

A

False

If the threat was legitimate, complete and after action report and place hazards on the subject and location if applicable.

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