Hostage Plan

Question 1

In hostage situations, it is policy of this department to prioritize life safety through ___________ ________ or _______ _________ and to make every reasonable effort to affect the safe release of the hostages.

Answer 1

De-escalation tactics

Alternative approaches

Question 2

After SWAT has assumed responsibility of the inner perimeter, the patrol supervisor will also retain command of the ______ ________, _________ _______, ________ ___________ and other police operations.

Answer 2

Command post
Staging area
Secondary perimeter

Question 3

Once on scene Patrol officers will take steps to ________ ______ _______, ____________, and __________ _________ _________

Answer 3

Slow the momentum
De-escalate
Protect human life

Question 4

Patrol supervisors will;

Answer 4

Take command of the scene
Reinforce perimeter
Saige immediate action team 
Evacuate
Establish dedicated radio channel
Designate a scribe