Alert test
Columbine high school - Answer-What recent tragic event occurred that caused police agencies across
the US to change their tactics in response to actors killing innocent persons?
Hostage situation/active shooter - Answer-It is imperative that the first responding officer to a random
act of violence differentiate between a ______ and ______
Contain, control, communicate, call swat and hostage negotiators - Answer-Which of the following is the
correct response to a hostage/barricaded situation?
Isolate, distract, and neutralize - Answer-The patrol response to an active shooter requires an
immediate action plan that is designed to:
Stop the killing - Answer-The number one goal when responding to an active shooter is:
Can you eliminate the threat? Can you resist or isolate the suspects movement? Can you take resources
away from the suspects such as weapons? - Answer-When evaluating the need to close distance you
should ask which of the following?
Front, rear, sides, above - Answer-When moving as a team to engage an active shooter what threat
areas must be covered?
Action is faster than reaction - Answer-When faced with an armed threat and limited or no cover is
available it is important to remember what?
2 - Answer-In most circumstances what is the absolute minimum number of officers needed to form a
contact team when entering an enclosed structure?
