97-04 EMERGENCY DESK PROCEDURES

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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

"A Tradition of Service"

OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE

DATE: June 22, 2006

FROM:             TODD S. ROGERS, CAPTAIN                    TO: ALL PERSONNEL

 CARSON STATION                                            CARSON STATION

SUBJECT:      CARSON STATION MANAGEMENT DIRECTIVE 97-04

EMERGENCY DESK PROCEDURES:

GENERAL GUIDELINES / SHOTS FIRED / ATTACK ON THE LOBBY /

FOUND EXPLOSIVE DEVICE / HOSTAGE SITUATION WITHIN THE

STATION (Revised 06-22-06)

Purpose of Directive:

This directive sets forth Carson Station's policy and procedures regarding a controlled response to a tactical situation occurring in/around the station.

Scope of Directive:

This directive applies to all work areas, shifts, and employees assigned to duties at Carson Station.

Directive:

The following general procedures are to be followed by desk personnel in the event they are confronted with an emergency situation near an entrance to the station, in the lobby, or in the desk area. A response to an armed attack into the station, or on its perimeter, will most likely be the result of a swift attack instituted against the lobby. However, an attack via any of the entry doors to the station cannot be discounted.

A rigid plan is not feasible. The deputy(s) under attack will more than likely bear the brunt of any attack and will have to respond by whatever means available to him/her at that instant. If the attack is limited and confined to one area, the affected deputy(s), or whomever becomes aware of the situation, must attempt to warn personnel throughout the station of the circumstances.

Management Directive 97-04 (Revised)                                                                           June 22, 2006

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General Guidelines

If an emergency situation occurs in the station lobby or desk area, the following general guidelines shall be followed. Since an armed attack could occur at several different locations inside and outside of the station, a flexible response plan is necessary. The following options are listed as guidelines in the event circumstances allow for a coordinated response.

1. Immediately contain the situation by utilizing personnel at strategic locations. Create an isolation zone to keep the contained area from growing and keep personnel from driving or walking into the containment (i.e., primary and secondary containment).
2. Immediately notify the Watch Commander, Watch Sergeant, and other station personnel as deemed appropriate. These notifications can be made by utilizing the station's Public Address system, dispatch system, or by sending personnel to relay the infoiiiiation. It is imperative that notifications be made immediately throughout the station. Attempts must be made to alert/inform all personnel, sworn and non-sworn.
3. Summon necessary resources (field personnel, Fire Department, SEB, Arson/Explosives, EOB, etc.)
4. Order non-uniformed personnel in administrative offices to secure themselves in the most accessible and safe office available outside of the secondary containment area. They will remain there until notified to move elsewhere or until notified that the situation has been stabilized.
5. Notify concerned Sheriff's Stations, requesting their assistance if necessary.
6. If applicable, establish a command post away from the affected area, though preferably within the secondary containment area, and at the appropriate point, establish an Incident Log.
7. Notify appropriate Sheriff's Department personnel and units (Station Command, SCC, SHB, FOR II Headquarters, Duty Commander, City Officials, etc).

Management Directive 97-04 (Revised)                                                                            June 22, 2006

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        desk/dispatching capabilities. If faced with an extended operation, contact EOB and

        request a mobile dispatching unit to be brought to the station.)

              3.  A safe perimeter must be established, including the possible closure of roads bordering the station and possible                            evacuation of nearby residences.

              4.  Make appropriate notifications and establish an Incident Log.

        Hostage Situation Within The Station

                            If a hostage is taken within the station area, following procedures should be considered:

1. Take all appropriate steps to contain the suspect(s) and hostage(s). (Consider this situation the same as you would a barricaded suspect.)
2. Immediately notify the Watch Commander and the Watch Sergeant.
3. Immediately notify SEB and the Crisis Negotiations Team and request their response.
4. Designate one deputy to attempt to open a dialogue with the suspect.
5. If possible, dispatch armed deputies to sufficiently provide cover and to keep the suspect(s) and hostage(s) under surveillance.
6. Notify station personnel so they will not inadvertently interfere with the operation.
7. Establish a primary and secondary perimeter on the station.
8. Establish a command post away from the desk area and initiate an Incident Log. (If the desk area is involved, refer to general guidelines for relocating desk/dispatching responsibilities.)
9. If necessary, completely evacuate all non-essential personnel.