OO 11-07 Alarm Response Flashcards
The purpose of this order is to establish policy and procedures for officers responding to incidents where an alarm has been activated. This order supports the Sheriff’s Office Core Values of “_________”, “_________”, and “________”.
“Community Focused”
“Always Improving”
“Worthy of Trust”
When responding to an activated alarm, officers are reminded that they should:
- Respond promptly using a tactical approach; and
2. Be aware of any suspicious persons or vehicles which may be fleeing the area.
Whenever possible, units responding will coordinate their approaches to arrive at the scene at the same time. They shall be observant to cover all ______ points of the premises.
vantage
Robbery alarms are sometimes confirmed as bonafide while officers are enroute, and often the suspect(s) is gone before the officers arrive. However, robberies which are still in progress can seldom be detected when approaching a business. Therefore officers shall:
- Approach the scene using extreme caution and all available cover; and
- Verify that the suspect(s) has fled the scene or that the alarm is false, so as not to endanger officers’ lives and possibly avoid a hostage situation.
If a broadcast verifying that the situation is under control is not made by HQ or within a few minutes after arrival by the on-scene officer(s), HQ shall attempt to ______ the owner/representative of the business.
telephone
If contact is made, HQ shall obtain a description and have the owner/representative meet the officer ______ the business.
outside
Officers should verify that the person contacted was in fact the owner/representative and not a possible ______.
suspect
If satisfactory contact is not made, the alarm shall be considered to be ______ and in progress.
bonafide
Units shall remain on alert until the situation is _______.
stabilized
If the robbery alarm was bonafide and a business is equipped with a robbery camera, a ______ detective will be requested by a street supervisor. The detective request should be made, when possible, via the ____.
Robbery
MDC™
When responding to a burglary alarm, officers shall immediately, cautiously, and thoroughly inspect on foot the accessible areas of the building for any sign of _____ entry.
unlawful
If a point of entry is found, officers should secure the point of entry by the use of ______ personnel, etc.;
additional
If possible, locate and secure any other possible _____ routes.
escape
Officers may call for _______ assistance (e.g., air unit, canine unit, etc.) to isolate and control the scene. If the canine unit has been called to respond, officers shall refrain from ______ the business.
specialized
entering
_____/_____ alarms shall be handled in the same manner as silent alarms using the same precautions in discovering the cause of the alarm and the same procedures in citing false alarms.
Medical/panic
