Tactical Events Reponse Plan

Question 1

What is the Phase 1 Procedures for a Barricade?

Answer 1

Containment, Control and Communication

Question 2

Who generally may assist with a phase 1 barricade and with what purpose?

Answer 2

K-9 & SAU (not usual) but the focus still remains to be Contain, Control and Communicate

Question 3

If entry is to be made during a phase 1 barricade what must happen?

Answer 3

intentions broadcast and supervise must acknowledge it

Question 4

What is a Phase II barricade?

Answer 4

Involved tactical resolution and/ or negotiated surrender by SAU

Question 5

What is an active shooter intervention?

Answer 5

a dangerous tactic tool that is reserved for situations where suspect is in large structure or open area and any delay in response will likely result in death or serious injury to victims

Question 6

what must be determined before conducting an active shooter intervention?

Answer 6

victims are in immediate danger and the suspect has access to the victims (shots must be being fired)

Question 7

What Statute authorizes force to be used against people attempting to harm themselves?

Answer 7

ARS 13-403

Question 8

What does ARS 13-403 state?

Answer 8

Force to the extent that is reasonable to thwart the suicide

Question 9

When will a phase II suicidal person be initiatied?

Answer 9

when the incident becomes prolonged

requires special equipment

the suspect is armed with a weapon and is exhibiting behavior that could potentially lead officers to use deadly force

Question 10

List the UNPLANNED tactical events listed in policy?

Answer 10

1. Fleeing/ Hiding suspects
2. Barricades
3. Active Shooter Intervention
4. Crisis Entry
5. Suicidal Persons
6. Mental Health Pickups
7. Homicide Bombers
8. VBIED/ IED

Question 11

List the PLANNED Tactical Events in Policy

Answer 11

1. Search Warrants
2. Surveillance
3. Felony Arrest
4. High Risk Stops
5. Street Jumps
6. Vehicle Assaults
7. Buy Busts

Question 12

How many levels of search warrants are there?

Answer 12

4

Question 13

Which level is considered a “high risk” search warrant?

Answer 13

level 4

Question 14

Which levels of search warrants does SAU generally get involved in?

Answer 14

level 3 and level 4

Question 15

What is a level 3 search warrant?

Answer 15

• Entries require special weapons, tactics, or equipment for officer safety
• suspect has history of violence/ likelihood of violence exists, suspects have access to weapons

Question 16

Who determines whether SAU serves a level 3 search warrant?

Answer 16

TSB Lt’s

Question 17

What is a level 4 search warrant entry?

Answer 17

reasonable belief a danger exists to the lives and safety of the officers involved, the occupants of the place to be searched or the citizens in the immediate area

occupants are armed and dangerous

occupants made threats against officers

structure is fortified

Question 18

What is surveillance

Answer 18

a lawful attempt to monitor a person, place or object and observe suspicious or criminal activity of a subject

Question 19

What is a street jump

Answer 19

the use of unmarked surveillance vehicles to block in a suspect who is unaware of police presence with the intent of effecting an arrest

Question 20

what is the key factor to a street jump

Answer 20

element of surprise

Question 21

when is street jumps not authorized?

Answer 21

surveillance mode of the pursuit driving policy outlined in ops 4.2

Question 22

Who is authorized to conduct vehicle assaults?

Answer 22

SAU ONLY

Question 23

What is the PATROL Tactical Decision making model?

Answer 23

Can I enter? (warrant, consent, exigency)

Should I Enter?
* is someone armed and dangerous inside
(if yes go to next ?)

*is he alone
(if no go to next ?)

*is anyone in immediate danger?
(if yes go to next ?)

*is there an active shooter?
(if yes go stop threat)

*What is your goal?
(rescue victim or stop threat)

Answer ?’s based on what you KNOW