Supervisors Tactic for Armed Subject Response (STAR)

Question 1

For the purpose of this policy, “_____” will mean the suspect has a firearm or other dangerous weapon and is acting in a threatening manner with the weapon.

Answer 1

“Armed”

Question 2

“_____ _____” will mean an instrument capable of inflicting death or serious bodily injury.

Answer 2

“Dangerous Weapon”

Question 3

Criteria for a supervisor’s response to the call:

Answer 3

1. 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.
2. Subject is acting in a threatening manner with the weapon.
3. This will not include open-carry subjects or pocketknives, when carrying the weapon(s) is the sole justification for the call.

Question 4

Maintain the STAR de-escalation protocol, unless the _____-_____ unit confirmed the incident no longer meets the criteria of a STAR de-escalation protocol response.

Answer 4

First-Arriving

Question 5

Patrol Supervisor will:

1. Announce their acknowledgement and _____-_____ to the call. If unavailable to respond, will ensure Communications requests a Sergeant/Lieutenant from another area command to respond.

Answer 5

Self-Dispatch