Incidents Requiring the Emergency Task Force

Question 1

ETF

Supervision

• Supervisory Officer attendance mandatory upon _____

Answer 1

1. confirming a situation requires the attendance of the ETF

Question 2

The role of first responders at an incident requiring the ETF is to _____. Unless there is _____, first responders shall not enter the scene. Police officers shall exercise caution when approaching the scene, particularly if weapons are present.

Answer 2

1. control and contain the scene
2. immediate danger to life

Question 3

ETF

The role of the Incident Commander is to _____ at an incident, with the exception of ETF tactical operations. When at the scene of an incident, the Supervisory Officer – ETF will assume the role of ETF Tactical Commander and is responsible for all aspects of the tactical response, unless relieved of these duties by the _____ upon arrival at the scene.

Answer 3

1. coordinate and manage the police response
2. Unit Commander – ETF

Question 4

The ETF shall be notified for, but is not limited to, the following scenarios:
* _____ and_____
* executing high risk search or arrest warrants where violent or armed resistance is anticipated (see Procedure 02–18)
* arresting persons armed with firearms and/or offensive weapons, and known to be violent
* incidents involving persons in crisis, including _____ (see Procedure 06–04)
* crisis negotiation
* high risk prisoner escort/witness protection (see Procedure 12–11)
* incidents involving explosive substances (see Procedure 10–03)
* acts of terrorism (see Procedure 10–12)
* Security Offences Act incidents (see Procedure 04–26)
* any other violent situations involving weapons or explosive substances or violent persons
* any other incidents as determined by _____

 All requests for crisis negotiators and/or a Forensic Psychiatrist shall be made through _____.

Answer 4

1. barricaded persons, hostage situations
2. suicide intervention
3. the Unit Commander – ETF
4. the ETF

Question 5

ETF - Police Officers

2. When responding to an incident potentially requiring the attendance of the ETF shall
   a) refrain from using _____, if appropriate
   b) position the vehicle a _____

Answer 5

1. the siren near the scene
2. safe distance from the scene

Question 6

ETF

 When interviewing a complainant in a multi–unit residential or commercial building, officers shall be cognizant of _____.

Answer 6

1. available cover

Question 7

ETF - First Police Officer

4. In addition to the foregoing, the first police officer on scene shall attempt to verify the situation.
5. Upon confirming that the incident does not require the attendance of the ETF shall
   * notify the _____
   * cancel response of any unnecessary units or other resources

Answer 7

1. Communications Operator – Communications Services

Question 8

ETF - First Police Officer

6. Upon confirming that the incident requires the attendance of the ETF shall
   * notify the _____ of
    number of suspects
    number of hostages
    if suspecting or confirming an act of terrorism

 There may be some situations where broadcasting some of the above information may jeopardize the safety of officers or members of the public at the scene, or may complicate the quick resolution of the incident. Discretion must be exercised in these situations.

• disengage, remain a safe distance away from the suspect’s location and maintain surveillance, unless _____
• assume the role of _____ and implement the Incident Management System (IMS) as required until relieved of these duties and in compliance with Chapter 10, Appendix A

Answer 8

1. Communications Operator – Communications Services
2. reasonable grounds exist making it necessary to protect against the loss of life or serious bodily harm
3. Incident Commander

Question 9

ETF

 In situations involving hostages where negotiations are under way, police officers in the vicinity shall _____, unless otherwise directed.

Answer 9

1. remain in their assigned areas

Question 10

ETF - Supervisory Officer

9. Upon arrival at the scene of an incident requiring the attendance of the ETF shall
   * comply with item 1
   * obtain all relevant information from the first police officer on scene
   * assess the situation and _____, if required
   * assess and consider the safety of civilians and officers throughout the incident

Answer 10

1. assume the role of Incident Commander and expand the IMS

Question 11

ETF - Incident Commander

11. Upon arrival at the scene of an incident requiring the attendance of the ETF shall

• comply with item 1
• _____, excluding ETF tactical operations

 When at the scene of an incident, the Supervisory Officer – ETF will assume the role of ETF Tactical Commander and is responsible for all aspects of the tactical response, unless relieved of these duties by the Unit Commander – ETF upon their arrival at the scene.

• ensure the suspect is isolated and contained
• ensure _____ attend
• consider requesting that the Communications Operator – Communications Services assign a separate radio frequency for the use of police personnel

Answer 11

1. coordinate and manage the police response
2. detective office personnel

Question 12

_____ means a member of Specialized Emergency Response – Emergency Task Force (ETF) who has completed an Incident Commanders Hostage/Barricaded Persons course at the Canadian Police College, or other recognized Police training agency.

Answer 12

1. ETF Tactical Commander

Question 13

ETF

 Although the Incident Commander has control over all police response at an incident, the Supervisor – ETF will have control of all aspects of ETF tactical operations. In relation to a bomb threat and/or explosion, _____.

Answer 13

1. the Supervisor–Emergency Management & Public Order – Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) will have control of all aspects of EDU operations

Question 14

_____ means the criminal use of violence, intimidation or coercion, or the threat of such violence to influence the behaviour of others by a terrorist activity.

Answer 14

1. Terrorism