Security threats and crisis situations are definite possibilities in courtrooms. Fights, disturbances, prisoner escapes and attempted escapes, armed rescue attempts, taking hostages and natural disasters can occur at any time in any facility. Branch supervisors shall prepare and keep Branch Security Contingency Plans up to date. All deputies who work in a court facility should be familiar with these procedures. Each branch supervisor shall also be designated as the Security Coordinator and the Building Emergency Coordinator for all court facilities in Los Angeles County. It is the responsibility of the branch supervisor to conduct training for all court tenants.
All deputies, after adequate training, shall comply with the basic seven concepts of a tactical operation, COMMAND, CONTAIN, CONTROL, COMMUNICATE, COORDINATE, CONTINGENCY AND CRITIQUE.
Refer to the Manual of Policy and Procedures for additional.