SCCJA Block 3 Exam Questions With Solved
Solutions
active shooter- - ANSWER>> 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.
Solutions
active shooter- - ANSWER>> 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.
