Star Protocol

Question 1

Supervisors tactics for armed subject response (STAR protocol)

Answer 1

Just the acronym

Question 2

What are the three criteria for supervisor response? What makes a star protocol? 3 criteria

Answer 2

1. There is credible information the subject is armed with a firearm or other dangerous weapon
2. Subject is acting in a threatening manner with the weapon
3. This doesn’t apply to open carry type calls, weapons cannot be the only justification for the star protocol.

Question 3

How many officers are dispatched on a star protocol?

Answer 3

Minimum 3

Question 4

Dispatch will confirm the nature of the call with the area supervisor. True or false

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Once the sgt is notified of the call there is no further action required of him. True or false

Answer 5

False, sgt’s will self dispatch to the call after being notified. If the sgt can’t respond an appointed senior officer will be asked to go by the area sgt.

Question 6

If the area sgt can’t go to the call a LT or sgt from another area will be requested to go to the call. True or false

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Five responsibilities for a sgt once on scene?

Answer 7

1. Be in charge of tactics and supervise the incident.
2. Announce their acknowledgement and respond.
3. Make decision on what resources or tools to use. ( Arrest team, low lethal, rifle, shotgun, swat, shields, K9
4. Rifle deployment will be in accordance with policy
5. Get a work up completed through ANSEC

Question 8

Once the call is static the sgt will notify his mother of the results. True or false

Answer 8

False

If the threat was legitimate, complete and after action report and place hazards on the subject and location if applicable.