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ALERRT EXAM Law Enforcement Rapid Response COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2026-2027 LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
1. It is imperative that the first responding officer(s) to a random act of violence differentiate
between a ____ and _____.
A. Active Shooter/ Homicide in Progress
B. Hostage Situation/ Barricaded Suspect
C. Hostage Situation/ Active Shooter
D. Mass Murderer/ Thrill Killer
C. Hostage Situation/ Active Shooter
2. What tragic event occurred that caused police agencies across the United States to change
their tactics in rapid response to actor(s) killing innocent persons.
A. University of Texas Tower Shooting
B. Columbine High School
C. North Hollywood Shoot Out
D. 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
B. Columbine High School
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3. Which of the following is the correct response to a hostage / Barricaded Situation?
A. Conduct a Hostage Rescue with at least one other officer
B. Search, Find and Confront the Hostage Taker
C. Locate, Triangulate, and Confront the Hostage Taker
D. Contain, Control, Communicate, Call SWAT and Hostage Negotiators, Create Immediate
Action Plan
D. Contain, Control, Communicate, Call SWAT and Hostage Negotiators, Create Immediate
Action Plan
4. The number one goal when responding to an active shooter or Homicide in progress is to:
A. Treat the Injured
B. Contain the Incident
C. Establish Command Post
D. Stop the Killing
D. Stop the Killing
5. What are the priorities of work after a lethal engagement occurs?
A. Check Ammo, Fluids, and Communicate
B. Security, Incident Command, Medical
ALERRT EXAM Law Enforcement Rapid Response COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2026-2027 LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
1. It is imperative that the first responding officer(s) to a random act of violence differentiate
between a ____ and _____.
A. Active Shooter/ Homicide in Progress
B. Hostage Situation/ Barricaded Suspect
C. Hostage Situation/ Active Shooter
D. Mass Murderer/ Thrill Killer
C. Hostage Situation/ Active Shooter
2. What tragic event occurred that caused police agencies across the United States to change
their tactics in rapid response to actor(s) killing innocent persons.
A. University of Texas Tower Shooting
B. Columbine High School
C. North Hollywood Shoot Out
D. 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
B. Columbine High School
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3. Which of the following is the correct response to a hostage / Barricaded Situation?
A. Conduct a Hostage Rescue with at least one other officer
B. Search, Find and Confront the Hostage Taker
C. Locate, Triangulate, and Confront the Hostage Taker
D. Contain, Control, Communicate, Call SWAT and Hostage Negotiators, Create Immediate
Action Plan
D. Contain, Control, Communicate, Call SWAT and Hostage Negotiators, Create Immediate
Action Plan
4. The number one goal when responding to an active shooter or Homicide in progress is to:
A. Treat the Injured
B. Contain the Incident
C. Establish Command Post
D. Stop the Killing
D. Stop the Killing
5. What are the priorities of work after a lethal engagement occurs?
A. Check Ammo, Fluids, and Communicate
B. Security, Incident Command, Medical
