Barricaded Subject / Hostage Plan / Bomb Threats / Protests / MACTAC

Question 1

A subject who is believed to have been involved in a criminal act or is a significant threat to themselves or safety of others; refuses to submit to arrest and may be armed; is in a position of advantage, affording cover and concealment; or is contained in an open area, and the presence or approach of police officers could precipitate an adverse reaction by the subject.

Answer 1

Barricaded subject

Question 2

A person who is threatening to take their own life. This may involve a person, armed with a deadly weapon, capable of causing injury to others, who is a demonstrated threat to others, barricaded in a structure or in an open area; therefore an incident involving an armed ___________________ is a barricade incident.

Answer 2

Suicidal subject

Question 3

Nothing in this plan shall preclude the ________________________ by officers in protecting themselves and others from death and substantial bodily harm.

(Barricaded Subject)

Answer 3

Use of necessary force

Question 4

The area patrol supervisor will be in command of ____________________ in a barricade situation.

(Barricaded Subject)

Answer 4

Police operations

Question 5

Upon deployment of SWAT, the SWAT commander or SWAT tactical commander will assume command and control of the ______________________.

(Barricaded subject)

Answer 5

Inner perimeter

Question 6

Tactics will be directed by the commander or tactical commander until the situation is rendered stable and inner perimeter is transferred to a ________________ or ISD personnel. The ______________ will also retain command of the ICP, staging area, secondary perimeter, and other police operations.

(Barricaded subject)

Answer 6

Patrol supervisor

Question 7

First arriving officer will seal off the area as soon as possible. Isolate the ____________ to the smallest possible area by creating an ______________.

(Barricaded subject)

Answer 7

Critical zone / inner perimeter

Question 8

In hostage situations, it is the policy of this department to prioritize life safety through _______________________ tactics or alternative approaches and to make every reasonable effort to affect the safe release of the hostages should communications fail.

(Hostage Plan)

Answer 8

De-escalation

Question 9

A person who seizes unwilling person to affect an escape, commit crime, or further a cause, and poses a clear and present danger to the _____________ and to the public at large.

Answer 9

Hostage taker

Question 10

Once the SWAT team deploys and takes command of the inner perimeter, or if the hostage taker becomes mobile, the deployment of tactical assets, apprehension of the hostage taker, and rescue of the hostages is maintained by the _______________ until the situation is resolved.

(Hostage Plan)

Answer 10

SWAT Commander

Question 11

Prior to the arrival of SWAT/CNT, there will be __________________ for the supply of weapons, ammunition, drugs, alcohol, or exchange of hostages.

(Hostage Plan)

Answer 11

No negotiations

Question 12

All decisions regarding compliance with extortion demands will be made by the ___________________________.

(Bomb Threats)

Answer 12

Representative of the establishment

Question 13

In the event a bomb threat is called in against LVMPD Headquarters, ___________________ will be maintained. HQ operations will not be disrupted, and personnel will not be evacuated without justification as determined by officers on scene.

(Bomb Threats)

Answer 13

Radio silence

Question 14

In the event of a bomb threat at LVMPD HQ, watch commander will:
1. Ensure the threat is handled in accordance with policy.
2. Send an email detailing the incident to the Community Policing Division deputy chiefs, the Homeland Security and Special Operations Division Deputy Chief, the Division Director of the Business, Technology and Support Division, the ARMOR supervisor, the SNCTC Commander, the Communications Bureau Commander, and the Officer of the Sheriff executive captain/lieutenant.
3. Ensure an entry is _____________________________________.

Answer 14

NOT made in the Watch Commander Log

Question 15

In the event of a located explosive device, field supervisor will:
When requesting ARMOR, advise a responsible person of the establishment of the potential for an explosion and initiate an evacuation of the premises. At least ___________________ the device should be evacuated in a high-rise building.

(Bomb Threat)

Answer 15

Two floors above and below.

Question 16

Two command and control locations will be established when a device or suspected device is located.

(Bomb Threat)

Answer 16

1. Tactical operations center
2. Field command post

Question 17

Under federal, state, and local law, governments are allowed to place reasonable _________________________ restrictions on the freedom of speech.

(Protests)

Answer 17

Time, place, and manner

Question 18

Reasonable restrictions may be applied only as necessary to maintain ________________ and order and to facilitate uninhibited commerce and __________________________.

(Protest)

Answer 18

Public safety / freedom of movement

Question 19

A form of dissent, varying in degrees of action or disruption.

Answer 19

Protest

Question 20

Three types of protest:

Answer 20

Peaceful Demonstration, Civil Disobedience, Riot

Question 21

A lawful public expression of objection, disapproval, or dissent towards an idea or action.

Answer 21

Peaceful Demonstration

Question 22

Nonviolent protest where there is an intentional breach of the law.

Answer 22

Civil Disobedience

Question 23

An assembly that constitutes a clear and present danger of violent or unlawful acts, including, civil unrest, destruction of property, arson, looting, or when another immediate threat to public safety, peace, or order appears.

Answer 23

Riot

Question 24

When it is necessary to implement crowd management measures or take enforcement action, it should be an ____________________ and ____________________ effort involving multiple officers and supervisory oversight.

(Protests)

Answer 24

Organized / well-communicated

Question 25

When confronting a dangerous crowd or a situation where public safety has been compromised, the department will declare it an unlawful assembly and attempt to provide orders to disperse at least _____________________, giving demonstrators ample time to leave the area. (Protests)

Answer 25

Three times

Question 26

Unless there is an immediate risk to public safety or significant property damage is occurring, reasonable time will be allowed for a crowd to comply with commands before __________________ is taken. (Protests)

Answer 26

Enforcement action

Question 27

If there is an immediate threat of physical harm or death to a person, then ___________________________ must be provided. (Protests)

Answer 27

No order to disperse

Question 28

If there is an immediate threat of harm to property, then __________________________ must be provided. (Protests)

Answer 28

Only one order to disperse.

Question 29

Arrests during protests will be made to address clear violations of laws or ordinances, coupled with the need to mitigate threats to public safety and defuse a potential riot. ______________ or ________________ will require urgent or immediate response. (Protests)

Answer 29

Violent / felony crimes

Question 30

______________________ occurring during enforcement actions will be documented and the IC will be notified as soon as practical. (Protests)

Answer 30

Uses of force

Question 31

Deployment of ____________________ will only be used at the direction of the IC, and only after clear warning has been given and when avenues of egress are available to the crowd. (Protests)

Answer 31

Aerosol irritants

Question 32

Force will not be used on compliant subjects or on non-threatening people who are attempting to disperse or unable to move. Officers will only target individuals who ___________________. (Protests)

Answer 32

Pose a threat

Question 33

Field Force Extractions, the IC will: 1. Establish ICS 2. Arrive at scene, determine if a criminal offense has occurred, and assess the need to have protesters immediately removed from the area. 2a. Request the locked protesters to release themselves and disperse. If they refuse, issue the dispersal order. 2b. If protesters still refuse to release and disperse, request the HSST through Dispatch. 3. Direct officers to create and maintain a _________________, ensuring inbound foot and vehicle traffic is diverted. 4. Designate an ______________ to take custodial arrest and complete booking of protesters once released from their devices by HSST (Consider notification to DSD if multiple arrests).

Answer 33

Buffer zone / arrest team

Question 34

A MACTAC response is used when incidents occur simultaneously and exceed conventional law enforcement _______________ and _____________.

Answer 34

Tactics and resources

Question 35

A ______________ response should not be utilized in place of a conventional response to a barricaded person or hostage incident.

Answer 35

MACTAC

Question 36

The MACTAC response policy cannot be used in conjunction with traditional __________________ protocol and barricaded subject plan.

Answer 36

STAR de-escalation

Question 37

STAR de-escalation protocol and the barricaded subject plan emphasizes slowed momentum to gather resources, whereas the MACTAC response requires _____________________.

Answer 37

Immediate intervention

Question 38

First arriving units will ensure officer and public safety by utilizing the 4 A’s concept: (MACTAC)

Answer 38

Assess Announce Assemble Act

Question 39

First arriving supervisor on scene, make entry with the initial officers, providing direction and overall command and control. Utilize the 4 C’s concept: (MACTAC)

Answer 39

Contain Control Communicate Coordinate

Question 40

Upon completion of the incident, the area lieutenant will: 1. Complete the ICS After Action Report (LVMPD 422) for ICs within 10 calendar days of the conclusion of the event if the lieutenant held the position of ____________________. 2. Forward the LVMPD 422 electronically to the ______________________. The IC is responsible for the completion of the LVMPD 422. (MACTAC)

Answer 40

Incident Commander / Emergency Management Section

Question 41

A secure, designated location where the Patrol Division supervisors operate. It consists of the patrol supervisor, fire and medical personnel, and the public information officer (PIO). (Barricaded Subject)

Answer 41

Incident Command Post (ICP)

Question 42

A secured, centralized location where SWAT Team supervisors, Crisis Negotiation Team, patrol liaison, and an Investigative Services Division (ISD) representative control tactical operations and coordinate negotiations. (Barricaded Subject)

Answer 42

Tactical Operations Center (TOC)

Question 43

The expression of an intention to detonate an explosive device. (Bomb Threats)

Answer 43

Bomb Threat

Question 44

CBRNE (Bomb Threats)

Answer 44

Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive incidents

Question 45

Pipe Bomb Explosives Capacity - 5 lbs Mandatory Evacuation Distance - ___________ Preferred Evacuation Distance - ___________ (Bomb Threats)

Answer 45

70 ft +1200 ft

Question 46

Suicide Bomber Explosives Capacity - 20 lbs Mandatory Evacuation Distance - _____________ Preferred Evacuation Distance - +_____________ (Bomb Threats)

Answer 46

110 ft 1700 ft

Question 47

Briefcase/Suitcase Bomb Explosives Capacity - 50 lbs Mandatory Evacuation Distance - ___________ Preferred Evacuation Distance - +___________ (Bomb Threats)

Answer 47

150 ft 1850 ft

Question 48

Car Bomb Explosives Capacity - 500 lbs Mandatory Evacuation Distance - __________ Preferred Evacuation Distance - +__________ (Bomb Threats)

Answer 48

320 ft 1900 ft

Question 49

SUV/Van Bomb Explosives Capacity - 1,000 lbs Mandatory Evacuation Distance - __________ Preferred Evacuation Distance - +__________ (Bomb Threats)

Answer 49

400 ft 2400 ft

Question 50

Small Delivery Truck Bomb Explosives Capacity - 4,000 lbs Mandatory Evacuation Distance - _________ Preferred Evacuation Distance - +_________ (Bomb Threats)

Answer 50

640 ft 3800 ft

Question 51

Container/Water Truck Bomb Explosives Capacity - 10,000 lbs Mandatory Evacuation Distance - _________ Preferred Evacuation Distance - +_________ (Bomb Threats)

Answer 51

860 ft 5100 ft

Question 52

Semi-Trailer Bomb Explosives Capacity - 60,000 lbs Mandatory Evacuation Distance - _________ Preferred Evacuation Distance - +_________ (Bomb Threats)

Answer 52

1570 ft 9300 ft

Question 53

Any package/bag/item that, due to a proper threat assessment, is a possible danger to the people or property in the area. (Bomb Threats)

Answer 53

Suspicious item

Question 54

Any item that does not outwardly present itself as suspicious or threatening in nature; cannot be associated with a communicated threat; is not positioned to avoid observation and/or detection where people congregate; and critical assets are present. (Bomb Threats)

Answer 54

Unattended item

Question 55

Any weapon, device, or destructive device that is intended to create a great risk of death, or serious bodily injury through the release, dissemination, or impact of toxic or poisonous chemicals, or their precursors; a biological agent, toxin, or vector; or radiation. (Bomb Threats)

Answer 55

Weapon of mass destruction (WMD)

Question 56

When responding to a bomb threat, unattended item, or suspicious item, officers should conduct ______ and _______ searches. (Bomb Threats)

Answer 56

25 and 100 foot

Question 57

On any specific threat where the representative of an establishment is willing to evacuate the premises and conduct a search, the _______________ can be deployed to provide a more comprehensive search. (Bomb Threats)

Answer 57

Explosive detection dog (EDD)

Question 58

A safety zone maintained by officers which creates distance and space between opposing groups. (Protests)

Answer 58

Buffer zone

Question 59

A verbal announcement given to the crowd to inform them of the law they are violating and the consequences of such violation. (Protests)

Answer 59

Dispersal Order

Question 60

The process of safely removing protesters from protesters devices intentionally used to obstruct the law. This process is completed by utilizing techniques and specialized training by the Homeland Security Saturation Team (HSST) (Protests)

Answer 60

Field Force Extraction (FFE)

Question 61

A large element of police officers specially organized to implement and apply crowd management techniques during protests through presence, maneuver, and enforcement. (Protests)

Answer 61

Mobile Field Force

Question 62

Department supervisors are responsible for attempting ______________ with protest organizers or leaders. (Protests)

Answer 62

Communication

Question 63

One or more persons who are randomly or systematically involved in the act of using deadly force on others, and the suspects will not stop their aggressive hostile actions without immediate and direct law enforcement intervention. The overriding object of the assailant(s) appears to be committing mass murder or terrorism rather than other criminal conduct. (MACTAC)

Answer 63

Active Assailant

Question 64

This team aims to isolate, contain, or neutralize the threat and create a warm zone. (MACTAC)

Answer 64

Assault Team

Question 65

A location established at the scene of the incident where injured victims will be taken prior to a formal triage, treatment, and transport (TTT) area by medical personnel. This is managed by the fire branch of the unified command. (MACTAC)

Answer 65

Casualty Collection Point (CCP)

Question 66

Any area with dedicated law enforcement protecting a defined geographic area(s) that has been cleared and secured. To establish a ____________, arriving officers and personnel clear and secure all perimeters. The command post, triage, treatment, and transport area(s) and staging area are examples of areas inside the ___________. (MACTAC)

Answer 66

Cold Zone

Question 67

Assigned to prevent a threat from expanding or retreating from an area of the initial threat or contained area. These teams should be no smaller than a buddy team (two officers). (MACTAC)

Answer 67

Containment Teams

Question 68

Protective details for the incident command post, staging area(s), fire and medical response teams or for additional protection as dictated by the incident commander (IC). (MACTAC)

Answer 68

Force Protection

Question 69

A pre-designated patrol squad at each area command that can respond to a major violent incident. These squads are pre-identified and scheduled 24 hours per day, seven days per week. (MACTAC)

Answer 69

In-the-Box Squad

Question 70

A geographic area with a known threat. Only law enforcement or armed personnel attempting to isolate, contain, or neutralize hostile threat(s) are allowed in this area. (MACTAC)

Answer 70

Hot Zone

Question 71

The use of _____________ - one, two, or three officers - to respond to an active-assailant event when the need to interrupt outweighs the time to wait for the fourth or fifth officer to form the traditional active-assailant elements. (MACTAC)

Answer 71

Limited Resource Response

Question 72

A MACTAC incident is confirmed, compelling the affected area command to respond directly. (MACTAC)

Answer 72

MACTAC Activation

Question 73

A report of a MACTAC incident occurring or potentially occurring. In-the-Box patrol squads may be placed on alert in preparation or as a reserve to activated units. (MACTAC)

Answer 73

MACTAC Alert

Question 74

An extraordinary incident, even by law enforcement standards, and/or an unusual occurrence that exceeds conventional law enforcement tactics and resources. (MACTAC)

Answer 74

MACTAC Incident

Question 75

A general notification for area commands that are not affected. Patrol squads do not need to respond to a rally point but should orient themselves if they are placed on alert. In any confirmed MACTAC incident, the Communications Bureau should broadcast a valley wide ____________________. (MACTAC)

Answer 75

MACTAC Notification

Question 76

A controlled, aggressive employment of law enforcement resources to an in-progress, life-threatening situation where any delay will clearly result in death or serious bodily harm to innocent persons. (MACTAC)

Answer 76

MACTAC Response

Question 77

Officers assigned to a __________________ should be capable of rapidly responding to a developing situation. These teams should have necessary equipment on hand and be staged away from affected areas but close enough to respond quickly to mitigate the threat. (MACTAC)

Answer 77

Quick Reaction Force (QRF)

Question 78

Such teams obtain information about the activities and resources of a potential suspect (e.g., moving a two-officer team to a location where they can monitor security cameras or oversee an area of operation or incident command area). (MACTAC)

Answer 78

Reconnaissance Teams

Question 79

Mission assignment that consists of four law enforcement personnel and four fire department/medical personnel who will enter the warm zone of a hostile mass casualty incident to begin medical intervention and sifting/sorting of patients. Southern Nevada Fire Operations Hostile Event Policy stats a minimum of two law enforcement officers are required to enter a warm zone. LVMPD MACTAC encourages a minimum of four officers. This is managed by the fire branch of the unified command. (MACTAC)

Answer 79

Rescue Task Force

Question 80

Non-In-the-Box patrol squads assigned to area command priorities, critical infrastructure protection, and/or multiple incident/attack response incidents. (MACTAC)

Answer 80

Stay at Home squad

Question 81

Surprise attack involving the deliberate use of violence against civilians in the hope of attaining political or religious aims. This can include the use of IEDs, small arms, vehicles, fire, or any means that can cause mass casualties or fear. (MACTAC)

Answer 81

Terrorist Attack

Question 82

An area where law enforcement has passed through and swept for immediate hostile threats and where a threat is not expected but cannot be ruled out completely. (MACTAC)

Answer 82

Warm Zone

Question 83

MACTAC Response: Sergeants will: 1. If the first arriving supervisor on-scene, make entry with the initial officer(s), providing direction and overall _____________________. Utilize the 4 C’s concept: contain, control, communicate, coordinate. 2. Upon additional supervisor response, establish a formal _________________. Consider utilizing NCORE TAC channels for the establishment of unified command. 3. If one of the first arriving officers has taken IC, determine if a __________________ needs to occur from the officer to the sergeant. This will be based on the size, type, and complexity of the incident. 4. Upon arrival of fire department personnel, establish a _______________. 5. Determine the need for additional Incident Command System (ICS) command and general staff positions based on the size, type and complexity of the incident. 6. Ensure the watch commander has been notified in the absence of an area lieutenant. (MACTAC)

Answer 83

1. Command and control 2. Incident Command Post 3. Transfer of Command 4. Unified Command

Question 84

MACTAC Response: Area Lieutenant will: 1. Upon arrival, confirm the incident meets MACTAC incident parameters. 2. Determine the need for additional _________________. Resources should be requested through utilization of MACTAC alerts and/or MACTAC activations. 3. Ensure _____________ has been established per NIMS. 4. If one of the first arriving officers or sergeants has taken IC, determine if a transfer of command needs to occur from the current IC to the lieutenant. This will be based on the size, type, and complexity of the incident. 5. Determine the need for additional ICS command and general staff positions based on the size, type, and complexity of the incident. 6. Ensure the _______________ has been notified. 7. Ensure that all requests for regional, state, or federal resources are made through the __________________. 8. Complete the ICS After Action Report (LVMPD 422) for ICs within ____________ of the conclusion of the event if the lieutenant held the position of incident commander. 9. Forward the LVMPD 422 electronically to the Emergency Management Section. The IC is responsible for the completion of the LVMPD 422. 10. Only one LVMPD 422 is necessary for an incident/event. (MACTAC)

Answer 84

2. Patrol Resources 3. Unified command 6. Watch Commander 7. Emergency Management Section 8. 10 calendar days

Question 85

MACTAC Response: Watch Commander Will: 1. Ensure command has been established and is being ____________. 2. Assume command only if absolutely necessary to allow for continued oversight of the _________________. 3. Assist with additional resources from other area commands/agencies. Ensure _______________ for the remainder of the jurisdiction. 4. Watch commander or WC2 should designate a ______________________ for the arrival of off-duty, plainclothes personnel and provide this location to the Communications Supervisor for dissemination to on- and off-duty supervisors. 5. Document in the WC Log - IC will be completing the LVMPD 422. (MACTAC)

Answer 85

1. Maintained 2. Remainder of the jurisdiction 3. Proper coverage 4. Secondary staging area