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. - Answer-
Columbine High School
It is imperative that the first responding officer(s) to a random act of violence
differentiate between a _____ and _____. - Answer- Hostage Situation / Active Shooter
Which of the following is the correct response to a hostage / Barricade Situation? -
Answer- •Contain
•Control
•Communicate
•Call SWAT and Hostage Negotiators
•Create Immediate Action Plan
Which of the following is NOT a concept and principle of team movements? - Answer-
Move as fast as you can
What are the priorities of work after a lethal engagement occurs? - Answer- •Security
•Immediate Action Plan
•Medical
The number one goal when responding to an Active Shooter or Homicide in progress is
to: - Answer- Stop the killing
When evaluating the need to close distance, you should ask which of the following? -
Answer- All of the below questions should be asked -
1. Can you eliminate the threat?
2. Can you restrict or isolate the suspects movement?
3. Can you take resources away from the suspect (weapons, escape routes)?
When faced with an armed threat and limited / no cover is available, it is important to
remember that _____. - Answer- Action is faster than reaction
A solo Officer should make a direct-to-threat entry into an Active shooting crisis site
except for when: - Answer- There is no driving force (nothing heard, seen or known
upon arrival)
In most situations, secondary / follow-on responders should not move into area beloved
to be occupied by friendly forces: - Answer- Until positive "link-up" has been made
between elements
What is the maximum number of officer used to form a single contact team when
entering into an enclosed structure? - Answer- No more than 5