SCCJA Block 3
active shooter- - Answer-r is a suspect whose activity is immediately causing death and serious bodily
injury. The activity is not contained and there is immediate risk of death and serious injury to potential
victims, target rich environment.
what is the difference between active shooter vs. hostage/barricaded suspect? - Answer-active shooter
is a rapid deployment call for first responders once on scene must immediately locate and stop the
threat.
hostage/barricaded suspect involves containment, perimeters, gathering information and requesting
appropriate resources.
What are ways of preparing for an active shooter situation? - Answer-be aware of lessons learned from
previous active shooter situations, be aware of pre attack indicators, prepare information packets on
potential locations in your jurisdiction, walk through potential locations, maintain weapon, wear
ballistics, be mentally prepared for anything,
Identify and demonstrate initial deployment procedures to include en-route tasks and procedures when
arriving on scene. - Answer-stealth and Suprise are essential elements of gaining a tactical advantage.
the preservation of the loss of life is even more important.
in route tasks: use lights and sirens, active shooter may give up when they see law enforcement, obtain
pertinent information, determine initial deployment location, determine eta of other responding
officers.
Arrival on scene: pick a secure deployment location, check gear, orient yourself without coming under
fire, coordinate with other units, tell what you see or hear upon arrival to dispatch.
,Identify and demonstrate one, two, three and four officer deployment, movement, and
searching/clearing and discuss breaching techniques. - Answer-Movement: move quickly and efficiently
to engage shooter, use cover and concealment when moving use speed surprise and shock to a tactical
advantage.
Number of contact officers:
single officer- preparedness and willingness of the officer is paramount, single officer may enter or
engage a threat but two or more are preferred.
two officer contact and cover- First officer (contact/point) determine direction and speed of movement;
second officer (cover) supports the contact officer, picks up angles not covered by first officer, is
responsible for radio communication and rear security
three officer point, point cover, rear guard- Contact/Point determines direction and speed, point cover
picks up uncovered angles, and rear guard defends group from rear or picks up additional angles as
appropriate. Rear guard is also responsible for radio communications.
four or five officers- diamond formation is preferred for large hallways or buildings, with point, left and
right cover, center and rear guard. Point determines direction and speed, cover officers pick up
uncovered angles, rear guard defends group from rear or picks up additional angles as appropriate. Rear
guard is also responsible for radio communications. Center acts as the brain of the diamond and is
normally the person with the most knowledge of the location, such as a School Resource Officer.
clearing: areas of domination, noise discipline, light discipline and availability, downed/injured suspects
must be bypassed until threat is handled, locked rooms should be bypassed unless there is reason to
believe suspect is inside and communicate.
Breaching: a inward opening door can be breached with a ram, outward opening doors may be pried
open withing breaching tool.
what are the proper tactics and techniques when coming into contact with a suspect? - Answer-first
priority is to locate and stop the threat, safe and effective shooting skills with maximum firepower and
tactical shot placement.
expect the unsuspected, use what is reasonable to stop the threat, remain in a position of cover, give
clear and concise commands, aid wounded, scene preservation.
what is the survival mind-set? - Answer-be aggressive and decisive in actions, be prepared to be fired
Apon and continue fighting, do no become paralyzed and over think, be flexible.
, what are improvised explosive device procedures? - Answer-most common IED's are pipe bombs, assess
the situation, communicate the information with dispatch, putt distance between yourself and the IED,
IEDS must not stop or delay finding and stopping the shooter.
barricaded suspect- - Answer-is a suspect who is in a position of tactical advantage, usually barricaded in
a room, building or vehicle, who is armed with a weapon. The suspect may or may not be holding
hostages and there is no indication that the subject's activity is immediately causing death or serious
bodily injury.
traditional deployment- - Answer-A tactical concept where law enforcement officers maintain a secure
perimeter around an armed suspect and wait for specially trained units (SWAT, ERT, ESU) to arrive on
scene and intervene.
rapid deployment- - Answer-The swift and immediate deployment of law enforcement personnel to on-
going, life-threatening situations where delayed deployment and engagement could otherwise result in
death or great bodily injury to innocent persons.
timeline of violence- - Answer-The period of time from the suspect's first violent action until the action is
stopped or the suspect transitions to another activity.
incident transition- - Answer-That point in the incident where the "active shooter" stops his/her violent
actions and tries to escape or barricades himself/herself.
what is the #1 objective in responding to an active shooter? - Answer-locate, isolate, and control
traditional vs. nontraditional response- - Answer-Traditional responses involve establishing perimeter
and waiting on specialized teams (i.e., SWAT) to arrive on scene or waiting for additional units to arrive
to establish a response team. (b) Non-traditional responses dictate that officers enter the structure upon
arrival to the incident, whether as a single Officer or multi-unit capacity.
active shooter- - Answer-r is a suspect whose activity is immediately causing death and serious bodily
injury. The activity is not contained and there is immediate risk of death and serious injury to potential
victims, target rich environment.
what is the difference between active shooter vs. hostage/barricaded suspect? - Answer-active shooter
is a rapid deployment call for first responders once on scene must immediately locate and stop the
threat.
hostage/barricaded suspect involves containment, perimeters, gathering information and requesting
appropriate resources.
What are ways of preparing for an active shooter situation? - Answer-be aware of lessons learned from
previous active shooter situations, be aware of pre attack indicators, prepare information packets on
potential locations in your jurisdiction, walk through potential locations, maintain weapon, wear
ballistics, be mentally prepared for anything,
Identify and demonstrate initial deployment procedures to include en-route tasks and procedures when
arriving on scene. - Answer-stealth and Suprise are essential elements of gaining a tactical advantage.
the preservation of the loss of life is even more important.
in route tasks: use lights and sirens, active shooter may give up when they see law enforcement, obtain
pertinent information, determine initial deployment location, determine eta of other responding
officers.
Arrival on scene: pick a secure deployment location, check gear, orient yourself without coming under
fire, coordinate with other units, tell what you see or hear upon arrival to dispatch.
,Identify and demonstrate one, two, three and four officer deployment, movement, and
searching/clearing and discuss breaching techniques. - Answer-Movement: move quickly and efficiently
to engage shooter, use cover and concealment when moving use speed surprise and shock to a tactical
advantage.
Number of contact officers:
single officer- preparedness and willingness of the officer is paramount, single officer may enter or
engage a threat but two or more are preferred.
two officer contact and cover- First officer (contact/point) determine direction and speed of movement;
second officer (cover) supports the contact officer, picks up angles not covered by first officer, is
responsible for radio communication and rear security
three officer point, point cover, rear guard- Contact/Point determines direction and speed, point cover
picks up uncovered angles, and rear guard defends group from rear or picks up additional angles as
appropriate. Rear guard is also responsible for radio communications.
four or five officers- diamond formation is preferred for large hallways or buildings, with point, left and
right cover, center and rear guard. Point determines direction and speed, cover officers pick up
uncovered angles, rear guard defends group from rear or picks up additional angles as appropriate. Rear
guard is also responsible for radio communications. Center acts as the brain of the diamond and is
normally the person with the most knowledge of the location, such as a School Resource Officer.
clearing: areas of domination, noise discipline, light discipline and availability, downed/injured suspects
must be bypassed until threat is handled, locked rooms should be bypassed unless there is reason to
believe suspect is inside and communicate.
Breaching: a inward opening door can be breached with a ram, outward opening doors may be pried
open withing breaching tool.
what are the proper tactics and techniques when coming into contact with a suspect? - Answer-first
priority is to locate and stop the threat, safe and effective shooting skills with maximum firepower and
tactical shot placement.
expect the unsuspected, use what is reasonable to stop the threat, remain in a position of cover, give
clear and concise commands, aid wounded, scene preservation.
what is the survival mind-set? - Answer-be aggressive and decisive in actions, be prepared to be fired
Apon and continue fighting, do no become paralyzed and over think, be flexible.
, what are improvised explosive device procedures? - Answer-most common IED's are pipe bombs, assess
the situation, communicate the information with dispatch, putt distance between yourself and the IED,
IEDS must not stop or delay finding and stopping the shooter.
barricaded suspect- - Answer-is a suspect who is in a position of tactical advantage, usually barricaded in
a room, building or vehicle, who is armed with a weapon. The suspect may or may not be holding
hostages and there is no indication that the subject's activity is immediately causing death or serious
bodily injury.
traditional deployment- - Answer-A tactical concept where law enforcement officers maintain a secure
perimeter around an armed suspect and wait for specially trained units (SWAT, ERT, ESU) to arrive on
scene and intervene.
rapid deployment- - Answer-The swift and immediate deployment of law enforcement personnel to on-
going, life-threatening situations where delayed deployment and engagement could otherwise result in
death or great bodily injury to innocent persons.
timeline of violence- - Answer-The period of time from the suspect's first violent action until the action is
stopped or the suspect transitions to another activity.
incident transition- - Answer-That point in the incident where the "active shooter" stops his/her violent
actions and tries to escape or barricades himself/herself.
what is the #1 objective in responding to an active shooter? - Answer-locate, isolate, and control
traditional vs. nontraditional response- - Answer-Traditional responses involve establishing perimeter
and waiting on specialized teams (i.e., SWAT) to arrive on scene or waiting for additional units to arrive
to establish a response team. (b) Non-traditional responses dictate that officers enter the structure upon
arrival to the incident, whether as a single Officer or multi-unit capacity.
