hostage 14

Question 0

Quick action in hostage containment is designed to prevent WHAT??

Answer 0

1. Taking of additional hostage
2. Inmates or other individuals from joining the captor
3. Movement of hostages and the escape of the captor

Question 1

If an employee of any rank is taken hostage WHAT applies ??

Answer 1

No Rank policy

Question 2

In the event of a hostage situation, the following should be considered ??

Answer 2

1. Safety and welfare of hostage
2. Safety and welfare of staff, visitors & inmates
3. Safety and welfare of general public
4. Preventing the escape of hostage taker
5. Restoration of order and control
6. Protection of property
7. Identification, arrest & prosecution of perpetrators

Question 3

When an employee suspects or discovers a hostage situation…he will ??

Answer 3

1. Notify area supervisor
2. Refrain from entering hostage area
3. If pressed by the captor explain the lack of authority to grant any demands and a supervisor is on the way

Question 4

In a hostage situation the area supervisor will ??

Answer 4

1. Asses the situation
2. Notify watch Lt
3. Assign a corrections officer to begin recording events as situation evolves
4. Call for additional officers
5. Lockdown inmates and turn off all inmate phones on the affected floor
6. Evacuate all visitors from affected area
7. Evacuate affected cell blocks
8. Authorize the use of chemical weapons or any other response to resistance if necessary

Question 5

Try to determine the following during hostage situations

Answer 5

1. Location of hostage
2. nature of situation
3. weapons if any
4. Number of hostages & captors
5. Names of hostage & captors
6. Any apparent injuries