3.510 HOSTAGE PLAN

Question 1

In a confirmed hostage situation, the SWAT commander or designee will be immediately notified by

Answer 1

Communications

Question 2

What does a CNT team consist of during Hostage situations

Answer 2

A team consisting of:
1. Primary negotiator
2. Secondary negotiator
3. Intelligence officer
4. Scribe
5. Intelligence Crisis negotiator coordinator (CNC)

Question 3

Whats the definition of an Incident Command Post (ICP)

Answer 3

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).

Question 4

Whats the definition of Tactical Operations Center (TOC)

Answer 4

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.

Question 5

What will patrol supervisor retain once SWAT commander assumes command of inner perimeter?

Answer 5

ICP, staging area, secondary perimeter and other police operations. It should be noted the mere presence of senior officers will not imply assumption of command.

Question 6

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.

Answer 6

Swat commander

Question 7

What steps will patrol officer take upon arriving at a hostage situation?

Answer 7

1. Arrive at the incident scene and take steps to slow the momentum, de-escalate, and protect human life. Attempt to avoid confrontation in favor of controlling and containing the situation
2. Seal off the area as soon as possible. Isolate the critical zone to the smallest possible area by creating an inner perimeter.
3. Advise Dispatch of critical information.

Question 8

What steps will supervisor take upon arriving at a hostage situation?

Answer 8

1. assess the situation and take command by prioritizing and communicating objectives.
2. Reinforce the inner perimeter and establish a secondary perimeter based on the nature of the incident.
3. Direct units to stop any inbound foot or vehicle traffic.
4. Assign officers as an immediate-action team (designating roles such as verbal communication, low lethality options, hands on, etc.) to control the subject should the subject surrender, release the hostage, or exit the structure.
5. Evacuate or shelter-in-place bystanders and injured persons from the vicinity around the suspect’s location.
6. Designate an officer with strong verbal skills to make contact with the hostage taker to determine their intent and solicit information on the well-being of hostages. If contact is made with the subject, ensure officers remain in a tactically sound position, using effective cover and concealment. Efforts should be made to persuade the suspect to voluntarily surrender.
   a. Prior to the arrival of SWAT/CNT, there will be no negotiations for the supply of weapons, ammunition, drugs, alcohol, or exchange of hostages.
   7. Request a dedicated radio channel with a dispatcher, if required.
   8. Communicate with and direct subsequent arriving supervisors to perform other tasks that require handling.
   a. Any subsequent arriving supervisor will assess and determine where they are needed and establish communication with the first arriving supervisor to provide support. All supervisors on-scene have a responsibility in the command and control process.
   9. Designate an officer to record names and addresses of persons and residences evacuated.