Hostages in Las Vegas

Question 1

DEFINITIONS

___________ __________ A person who uses hostages to effect an escape, commit crime, or further a cause, and poses a clear and present danger to the hostages and to the public at large.

Answer 1

Hostage Taker

Question 2

_________ _______ _______ The operational site from which the Patrol Division supervisors operate. It shall consist of the patrol supervisor, fire and medical personnel, and the Public Information Officer (PIO).

Answer 2

Incident Command Post (ICP)

Question 3

_________ _______ _______: 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.

Answer 3

Tactical Operations Center (TOC)

Question 4

In a confirmed hostage situation, the SWAT Commander, or designee, will be immediately notified by __________________.

Answer 4

Communications

Question 5

Once the SWAT Commander and team arrive at the scene, the SWAT Commander (will or will not) assume command of all tactical operations, inner perimeter control, and (will or will not) coordinate all contact with the hostage taker through the Crisis Negotiation Team.

Answer 5

will

will

Question 6

Once the SWAT Commander and team arrive at the scene, the SWAT Commander will assume command of all tactical operations, inner perimeter control, and will coordinate all contact with the hostage taker through the Crisis Negotiation Team.

Once this occurs, the area patrol supervisor (will or will not) assume command of all logistical and support concerns. The mere presence of senior officers (will or will not) imply the assumption of command.

Answer 6

will

will not

Question 7

(True or False) Once the SWAT team deploys and takes command of the inner perimeter, or if the hostage taker becomes mobile, the command of the incident for all deployment of tactical assets, apprehension of the hostage taker, and rescue of the hostages is maintained by the SWAT Commander until the situation is resolved.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Patrol supervisor will: arrive on scene and ______ the situation and ____ _______ by prioritizing and communicating objectives

Answer 8

assess

take command

Question 9

Patrol Supervisor will:

Reinforce the inner perimeter and establish a secondary perimeter based on the ______ __ ___ ________.

Answer 9

nature of the incident

Question 10

Patrol Supervisor will:

Direct units to stop any ___________ _________ or __________ traffic.

Answer 10

inbound foot

vehicle

Question 11

Patrol supervisor will: Assign officers as an _________-______ team to control the subject should the subject surrender, release the hostage, or exit the structure.

Answer 11

immediate-action

Question 12

Patrol Supervisor will:

Evacuate or shelter in place bystanders and injured persons from the vicinity around the suspect’s location.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Patrol Supervisor will:

Designates an officer with good verbal skills to make contact with the hostage taker to determine the subject’s __________ and solicit information on the _______ - ________ of hostages.

If contact is made with the subject, ensure officers remain in a __________ _____ position, using effective _____ and ___________.

Answer 13

intent

well-being

tactically sound

cover and concealment

Question 14

Prior to the arrival of SWAT/CNT, there (will or will not) be negotiations for the supply of weapons, ammunition, drugs, alcohol, or exchange of hostages.

Answer 14

will not

Question 15

Patrol Supervisor will:

(True or False) Requests a dedicated radio channel with a dispatcher, if required.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Patrol supervisor will designate an officer to record the _____ and _________ of persons and residences evacuated.

Answer 16

names and addresses

Question 17

Patrol Lieutenant will ensure officers and patrol supervisor are addressing the situation to a ________ and ____ ___________ as needed.

Answer 17

standard

make adjustments

Question 18

Patrol Lieutenant will:

Designate a point for evacuated citizens to gather that is ____, and has __________.

Answer 18

safe

facilities

Question 19

PATROL LIEUTENANT WILL Establish an Incident Command Post (ICP) that is (characteristics/criteria):

A.) Is secured and is close in proximity to the scene, but is not in the line of sight of the suspect
B.) Has an area for responding units to stage
C.) Has unobstructed radio and telephonic communications
D.) All of the above

Answer 19

D.) All of the above

Question 20

Patrol Lieutenant will establish _______ and ______ routes.

Answer 20

ingress and egress

Question 21

Patrol Lieutenant will:

Requests _______ and __________ support to the ICP

Answer 21

fire

medical

Question 22

Patrol Lieutenant will:

Assigns one officer to function as the ___________ to maintain a chronological log of events.

Answer 22

recorder

Question 23

Patrol Lieutenant will:

Advises Communications of the command post ________ _______.

Answer 23

phone number

Question 24

Patrol Lieutenant will:

Assigns a ___________ ___________ or designee to the Tactical Operations Center.

Answer 24

patrol supervisor

Question 25

Patrol Lieutenant will:

Requests a __________ __________ supervisor to control the outer perimeter and any travel routes, thereby relieving patrol personnel.

Answer 25

Traffic Section

Question 26

Hostages: Patrol Lt will: Maintain control over the _________ and __________ of patrol officers.

Answer 26

relief

deployment

Question 27

Patrol Lieutenant will:

(True or False) Functions as media liaison, or designates one, unless the PIO sergeant is present.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

Patrol Lieutenant will:

(True or False) Plans for the availability/use of pursuit/surveillance vehicles and control of travel routes, if appropriate.

Answer 28

True

Question 29

Patrol Lieutenant will:

(True or False) Notifies the Emergency Management Coordinator, when appropriate.

Answer 29

True