TOP Flashcards
TOP-01: Special Operations Command and Control
Who is responsible for establishing a perimeter as soon as possible?
Who is responsible for ensuring a single chain of command has control of the inner perimeter or scene?
Patrol Supervisor for both questions
- PS also establishes the Command Post away from bystanders and the news media.
TOP-02: STOP Team
Under operational protocols, what are the two types of perimeters?
- Inner perimeter (first responding members are replaced by STOP team members upon their arrival). This is also where violence or hostile actions are most likely to occur.
- Outer perimeter
Note: STOP Team members shall only take direct orders from the STOP Team Commander or designee (not even the Colonel).
TOP-02: STOP Team
Incident Command Post is defined as a location where members may safely and effectively manage a scene, ideally equipped with a _____ , _____ , _____ , and effective _____ for tactical team members.
- Familiarize only. Don’t spend time guessing.
- Telephone;
- Parking area;
- Rest Room; and
- Effective radio communications for tactical team members.
TOP-03: Crisis Negotiation Team
What are the two parts of the philosophy used within the Crisis Negotiation Team (DFS-Special Operations)?
Containment and Negotiation
- Report to and remain operationally accountable to the Incident Commander.
- The PS is responsible to designate a member to research utility shut-offs if necessary.
TOP-05: Canine Unit
The use of drug detection canines in public schools is permitted only when authorized by who?
- DFS Commander or designee & the school administrator & local police chief; AND
- Search is limited to inanimate objects in public areas and the exterior of student lockers, unless reasonable suspicion exists to gain admission to an area.
Note: In the event that a Department canine bites or injures any party, the canine handler shall contact the Troop Duty Officer, who shall immediately dispatch a supervisor and Crime Scene Services to the scene to conduct an investigation in accordance with UOF-03 Use of Force Reporting and take color photographs.
TOP-06: Underwater Recovery Team
In MOST circumstances, how many divers will be present and prepared to dive for a diving operation?
Diving supervisor and at least 2 divers.
TOP-07: Air Wing
Who SHALL authorize ALL requests for out-of-state travel in department aircraft?
The Colonel or designee.
TOP-07A: UAS
Define a Small Unmanned Aircraft (UA).
A UA weighing less than 55 lbs and can be flown without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft.
TOP-08: Marine Unit
Key points to remember.
The Marine Unit retains administrative control and limited operational control over the Underwater Recovery Team (URT). The URT Commander retains tactical control during dive operations.
TOP-09
How many members shall the DFS Troop IMAT Officer recommend to be on the Troop’s IMAT?
5
TOP-11
What unit SHALL serve in a liaison capacity between the Department and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)?
Emergency Management Unit
