5/109.09 Supervisor Tactic for Armed Subject Response Flashcards
STAR protocol stands for….
Supervisors Tactic for Armed Subject Response
Criteria for a STAR protocol is…
A: credible information the subject is armed with a firearm or other dangerous weapon (not simulated or unseen)
B: Subject is acting in a threatening manner with the weapon
STAR protocol does not cover…
open carry subjects or pocket knives, when carrying the weapon is the sole justification for the call
When dispatch announces STAR protocol by voice and alert tone, and confirms STAR protocol with the supervisor, the supervisor will…
self dispatch to the call
Who will be dispatched on a STAR protocol?
Minimum of three officers and a sergeant
If area supervisor is unavailable to respond due to extenuating circumstances, he will….
designate a senior officer to command of the incident
If acting supervisor or senior officer respond to STAR protocol, dispatch will…
request sergeant or lieutenant from another area command to respond
On a STAR protocol, a sergeant will…
A: be responsible for tactics and supervision of incident
B: announce acknowledgement of incident and respond
C: make determination for use of shotgun, rifle, arrest team, less lethal options, or other resources (K9, SWAT, Air Unit)
D: rifle deployment (determined by policy)
E: will call or direct officer to call ansec to get work up on subject when necessary
If the call resulted in a legitimate threat, the patrol supervisor will complete a….
After Action Report
