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Tactical positions and call signs |
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SAU minimum staffing |
8 officers per squad and 1 SGT per shift |
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When does standby start and end? |
Standby starts at 0601 and ends the next day at 0600 |
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How often do you have to pass the SAU physical fitness test? |
Each quarter |
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How many times can you retake the physical test? |
Once per week until 5 consecutive failures |
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When can we use emergency lights? 5 |
-To gain rapid access into a tactical scene -When it would serve to enhance the safety of officers and citizens by providing identification and as a warning to oncoming traffic during tactical events on the roadway -When enroute to barricades or other emergency situation when a rapid response is required - To identify SAU vehicles as police vehicles when assisting marked units with felony stops or during other high risk incidents - To meet the standard required under title 28 as an emergency vehicle
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11 vehicle techniques used by SAU |
-Street jump -Grappler vehicle immobilization device -P.I.T. -Overtake/force veh off roadway -Box/surround moving veh (modified street jump) -Block roadway for traffic control -Vehicle interdiction -Stop sticks -Airborne use of force -Deployment of 37mm from moving veh -Discharging firearms from moving veh |
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What is a level 1 grenadier? |
Instructor/Operator Assists in overseeing chemical munitions program |
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What is a level 2 grenadier? |
Operator 2 per squad |
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Define a distraction device |
A distraction device produces a loud bang with a brilliant light which causes confusion and disorientation to the suspect |
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When can a distraction device be used? 4 |
-Barricade suspect/ hostage situation - High risk search warrant - Distract a suspect to allow apprehension or deny access to an area - Other situations where the use of a distraction device may increase the safety of officers or the public |
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Who is called when a distraction device fails to detonate? |
Bomb squad |
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What is the primary concern during a barricade/ hostage situation? |
Preservation of life |
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What needs to be done during mobilization to a barricade? 10 |
- Set staging area - Advise route to location - Intel gathering (crime, weapons,history, last time seen) - Scout Location - Negotiations team requested - Take over inner perimeter - Assess needs of outer perimeter - Request assistance as needed ( air unit, Bear/Bearcat, canine) - Notify Car 958 fire on standby - Request assistance from other agencies/bureaus as needed |
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What is the purpose of breaching? |
To gain access to a structure or vehicle using the tools available to the members of the Special Assignments Unit |
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What are the 8 breaching methods? |
Manuel Ballistic Mechanical Explosive Surreptitious Thermal Hydraulic Vehicular breaching techniques |
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Name the 8 Manuel breaching tools
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Ram Sledge hammer Halligan Pry bars Bolt cutters Knife Trauma shears Break and rake |
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What is ballistic breaching? |
The method of breaching which utilizes the breaching shotgun and breach ammunition to achieve it's primary task |
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How will the breaching shotgun be carried? 5 |
Chamber empty Magazine tube full On safe Slung Sidesaddle full |
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Name the 4 mechanical breaching tools |
Gator bolt/lock cutter Broco Mini breaching saw Gas powered cut off saw Chainsaw |
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Define mechanical breaching |
Any method of breaching which utilizes small combustion engines, electric motors, or electro hydraulic actuators to perform the work |
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What is the purpose of explosive breaching? |
To create a positive breach into a structure or vehicle that is fortified or poses a high violence potential upon entry |
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When will explosive breaching be considered but not limited to...4 |
-Hostage rescue -Crisis entry -High risk search/ arrest warrant (Requires a no knock clause) -Arrest of a subject during a barricade situation when other means are not safe or practical |
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What can we use the armour vehicle for? 5 |
- To deploy rescue,cover and support officers into dangerous areas - To house emergency medical personnel and equipment - To evacuate citizens with in a hostile area and shuttle equip/supplies - To provide cover for officers during high risk operations - As part of a CAT during dignitary protection |
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What is SAU motto? |
In omnia Paratus (Always Prepared) |
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SAU inception and birthday? |
April 1969 April 24th |
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5 incidents that require the expertise of SAU? |
- High risk search warrant - High angle/ rescue operations - Incidents requiring the use of night vision devices and tools - Incidents requiring SCBA response - Dignitary protection |
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What is SAU 3 general objectives? |
- Provide timely response to tactical events for the patrol division - Successful management of various tactical situations including those involving hostage and/or barricaded subjects - The apprehension of high violence potential or high profile criminals |
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SAU mission statement |
The mission of the Special Assignments Unit is to provide tactical support to precincts and bureaus by responding to unplanned tactical events, executing high risk search warrants, apprehending dangerous criminals, and assisting with incidents requiring specialized expertise and equipment |
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Explain the Robotex Avatar II (5) |
- Unit has 2 - Full audio and video capability - Trac style, can navigate stairs and rough terrain - Multiple low light cameras, built in white light and IR - Has an arm |
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What are the 9 levels of use of force? |
Presence Verbal persuasion Soft empty hand Tripping/tackling Chemical weapons Electronic control device Intermediate control techniques Carotid control technique Deadly force |
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6 exceptions to a search warrant |
Search incident to arrest Plain view Exigent circumstances Administrative/inventory Consent Stop and frisk |
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9 arrest techniques/options |
Ruse Street jump Surveillance arrest High risk stop Warrant entry Surround and call out Barricade Trojan horse Breach and call out |
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4 elements of force |
Ability Opportunity Jeopardy Preclusion |
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What is preclusion? |
All other alternatives have been reasonably considered and cannot be employed in a safe manner based on the totality of the circumstances the employee or others are facing |
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5 intermediate control techniques |
Hard empty hand control Impact weapons Stunbag/ ARWEN Canine Flashlight |
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What is the ARS code for the use of deadly force? |
13-410 |
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Day time hours for a search warrant |
0631- 2159 |
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Night time hours for a search warrant |
2200-0630 |
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8 reasons SAU would serve a Search warrant |
- Occupants are armed or possibly armed - Occupants are in a street/prison gang - Occupants are suspects in a violent crime - Occupants are know to be a suicide risk - Location is fortified - Manpower needs extension due to size of location - Manpower needs are not met with existing resources - Anything that would be deemed high risk |
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13 reasons for search and seizure |
- A valid search warrant - Probable cause arrest - A valid arrest warrant - Incidental to a lawful arrest - Exigent circumstances - Investigative detention/ stop and frisk - Vehicle exception - Plain view - Consent - Protective sweep - Inventory - Curtilage/open field - Abandoned property |
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What is plain view? |
Officer sees an item that he believes is crime related and is in a lawful position to access it |
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What is open view? |
Officer sees an item he believes is crime related but is not in a lawful position to access it |
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What are the 4 reasons for search based on exigent circumstances? |
- Response to an emergency (medical,fire, bomb scare) - Hot pursuit of a felony suspect - Possibly of violence (HRT,DV,261) - Probability of destruction of evidence |
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5 Stunbag/ARWEN target areas |
Arms Lower abdomen Buttocks Legs Back(excluding the spinal cord) |
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4 non target areas for Stunbag/ARWEN |
Head Spine Chest Neck |
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7 planned tactical events |
Search warrant High risk stop Street jump Felony arrest Surveillance Vehicle assault Buy bust |
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What is the OPS orders regarding use of force? |
1.5 |
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SAU's primary rifle |
Daniel Defense DDM4V4 SBR carbine |
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What does T.E.D.D. stand for? |
Time Environment Distance Demeanor |
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What is passive surveillance |
- Used when pursuit is not permitted - Initiated by supervisor - patrol is no longer authorized to participate |
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What are the principals of CQB? |
Speed Surprise Violence of action |
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What are the 4 elements of an arrest? |
Intent Authority Seizure or detention Understanding |
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What are the two authorized sniper rifles? |
Surgeon CSR 308 591 SA Surgeon 1582 XL Repeater Ai a Mkii chassis Night force optic Atlas bipod AWC suppressor |
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Describe the pepperball gun |
Pepperball VKS system VXR live-x pava powder VXR inert Glass breaker 10 round mag Non lethal system |
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Where are the bang poles located? |
Bear and bearcat |
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Describe the ARWEN |
Anti riot weapon Enfield 37 mm 5 rounds Less lethal MRO optic Self winding |
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Response to level 1 terrorism hit |
Arrest subject |
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What does SCBA stand for? |
Self contained breathing apparatus |
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What is tactical surveillance? |
Surveillance operation conducted by the air unit and supported by TSB personnel in an unmarked capacity |
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Who can issue a code gamma? |
Unit LT |
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What does SAU emblem mean? |
- SAU in red- speed, boldness, power and decisiveness of action, ultimate sacrifice ( blood of SAU) - Sword- readiness, warrior spirit, and mastery of weapons - Wings- dualistic protection and wisdom received by god |
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What brand of suppressor is used on the Daniel Defense DDM4V4? |
OSS |
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What amount of force will be used to enter a building? |
The amount of force used to enter a building in compliance with the search and arrest laws and procedures must be reasonable under the circumstances |
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8 unplanned tactical events |
Fleeing/hiding suspect Barricade Active shooter Crisis entry Attempt suicide Mental health detention order Homicide bomber VBIED |
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During phase 2 of a barricade it will be handle in what two categories? |
Tactical Negotiations |
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Minimum amount of vehicles needed for traditional and untraditional street jump? |
Traditional- 4 with 1 van if possible Untraditional- 3 with 1 vehicle with grappler |
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What does code gamma mean? |
The shot is to be taken at first opportunity |
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What is the purpose of phase 1 of a barricade? |
Contain Control Verbal persuasion |
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Describe the recon robotics Recon Scout XT |
Small,low noise Built in low light camera and IR Real time video Cannot navigate stairs or rough terrain Squad assigned 2 |
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6 types of resistance |
Intimidation Verbal non compliance Passive resistance Defensive resistance Active aggression Aggravated active aggression |
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Per 13-1915B what is necessary to retrieve a no knock warrant? |
The affiant must show a reasonable belief that an announced entry would endanger the safety of officers or others |
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What is the purpose of phase two of the barricade plan? |
Contain Negotiate Conclude |
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3 reasons to justify the use of deadly force |
- to defend himself or a third party from what he believes to be the use or imminent use of deadly physical force - to effect the arrest or prevent the escape from custody of a person 1. Has or threatened to use a felony with a deadly weapon 2. Attempting to escape by use of a deadly weapon 3. Past knowledge that the subject has been violent or will be if not apprehended 4. To suppress a riot when a subject participating with a deadly weapon |
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List the 5 situation when explosive breaching may be used? |
- Hostage rescue - High risk search warrant - Rescue trapped officer or citizen - Arrest of an armed suspect during a barricade situation when other means are not practical |
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What is the OPS orders regarding firearms? |
4.25 |
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What is the ARS code for mental health detention order? |
36-524 |
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What are the three robots used by SAU? |
- Recon robotics Recon Scout XT - Robotex Avatar II - ARA Point man |
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What flashbangs does SAU carry and describe |
- CTS bang - Non reloadable - 1.5 sec delay - 2 per operator - CTS 9 bang - 2 per squad in utility truck |
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What are the 4 ARWEN rounds? |
- AR1 less lethal on people - AR3 gas rounds - AR5 BP gas round - AR5/P inert BP Orange-OC Blue- CS |
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What does a flashbang do? |
It produces a loud band with a brilliant light Which causes confusion and disorientation to the suspect |
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When should a street jump be used? |
- potential of pursuit exist - suspect is unaware - enough resources (veh/personal) - favorable conditions |
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When can a flashbang be used? |
Whenever a diversion is necessary to enable an entry, arrest, or tactical plan to be effected - Barricade suspect or HRT - High risk search warrant - Distracting a subject to allow apprehension or deny access to an area - Other situations where the use of a distraction device may increase the safety of the officers or publy |
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Describe Team Work |
- Contributing to the direction and goal of the group - Mission first - Do more than expected - Self Sacrifice , putting the needs of the group before yourself |
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What are the four firearm safety rules? |
- Treat all weapons as if they are loaded - Never point the muzzle at anything you are not willing to destroy - Keep your finger straight along the frame and off of the trigger till you are on Target and have decided to fire - Know your target and the back drop |
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What is Tactical surveillance? |
- TSB supervisor takes command - approved units SAU, FAID, K9, Street crimes, Air Unit - frequency change - patrol will not be involved |
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5 reasons to initiate Tac Surveillance |
- Pursuit not authorized - Pursuit becomes to dangerous - Pursuit crosses precinct boundaries - When flight is expected - When SP is unaware of officers and it will increase the rate of success |
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What is active observation mode? |
- Pursuit is authorized - Supervisor initiated - Air unit overhead and marked units out of site - Air unit coordinates arrest plan |
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What at the 9 force response options? |
Presence Verbal persuasion Soft empty hand Tripping/tackling Chemical agents Electronic control device Intermediate control techniques Carotid control Deadly force |
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Name tactics that can be used during a pursuit 6 |
Stop sticks Bullseye Paralleling Traffic control Tactical surveillance Air unit support |
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What is required to perform a protective sweep? |
A legal reason to be at or in the location and exigent circumstances |
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Name the 6 task that SAU are available for |
- Emergency medical tech assistance - Dignitary protection - High risk search warrant entry - Hostage negotiation/barricade resolution - Sniper control - Criminal apprehension/street jumps |
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How many days till a search warrant expires? |
5 calendar days |
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How many days do you have to return a served search warrant? |
Within 3 court business days of execution |
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What are the 3 surveillance modes? |
Active Tactical Passive |
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Response to a level 2 terrorism hit |
Detain |
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What is the primary concern of all barricade hostage situations? |
Preservation of life |
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2 types of arrest |
-With a warrant -Probable cause |
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May officers enter a suspects residence with an arrest warrant? |
Yes, if officers have probable cause to believe it is the suspects residence and a reasonable belief that the suspect is inside |
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Define preclusion |
All other alternatives have been reasonably considered and cannot be employed in a safe manner based on the totality of the circumstances of nthe employee or other are facing |
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What can operators deploy flashbangs from? |
ATS trigger pouch |
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What are the SGT for each squad? |
S51- Jeff Clement S52- Dave Seitter S53- Eric Miner S54- Mike Penn S59- Jason Jahnke |
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Who is the father of SAU? |
Lt Charles Blaine |
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Only line of duty death in SAU? |
Errol "Rusty" Hawkins |
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What shotgun is authorized for breaching? |
Remington 870 Breaching shotgun |
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How many rappel technicians per squad? |
2 minimum |
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Who is trained to be a rappel operator? |
All active unit members |
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When will AUF be considered? 5 |
1. Active fire from suspect or threats from an elevated position 2. Interception and neutralization of vehicles 3. Provide cover for specialized ground operations such as - Transport of high profile suspect or drug loads - Riots/demonstration - Large area search for armed suspect - High risk entry into fortified/large properties 4. Deployment of chemical munitions in specialized situations 5. Anytime AUF will assist in the resolution of an incident involving SAU |
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What are the 3 ways SAU could be involved in a protective detail? |
1. Primary responsibility for protection of principal 2. Assistance of another bureau, detail or agency in conducting a protective detail 3. Shared responsibility with another bureau, detail nor agency |
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What is the laser system assigned for the primary rifle? |
MAWL-DA LASER |
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What laser is assigned for the Surgeon sniper rifle? |
PEQ-15 |
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What night vision system is assigned for the sniper rifle? |
FLIR systems Magnum universal night sights (MUNS) |
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What shotgun is authorized for SAU to carry as a weapons system? |
Remington 870 police magnum |
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What are 6 consideration whether or not to use night vision? |
- Ambient lighting conditions - Advantage of using the NVS - The need for absolute stealth - The limited field of view - Depth preception problems - Inability to distinguish colors |
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What night vision system is assigned to each Operator? |
MUM-14 monocular |
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How many video scopes does the unit have? |
2 Zistos video scopes |
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How many attic cams does the unit have? |
Each squad has an assigned camera |
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What is the thermal imaging system and how many does the unit have? |
FLIR i7 thermal imager Each squad has one |
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When will SAU deploy with SCBA? 8 |
1. Known or suspected clandestine drug lab 2. Known or suspected chemical storage facility 3. Known or suspected chemical, nuclear or biological threats present 4. Inhalation hazard is possible 5. Oxygen deprivation possible 6. Smoke inhalation may be a consideration 7. When directed by an SAU supervisor 8. When recommend by fire, hygienist, safety division,or hazmat personnel |
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4 subject types reference barricade |
Criminal Psychotic Terrorist Suicidal |
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What level of cause is needed for a protective sweep? |
Probable cause exist to search Probable exist to believe someone is inside who is aware of items to be sized,imminent police search, and person is involved and may destroy evidence |
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What does Graham vs Connor tell us? |
An objective reasonableness standard should apply to free citizens that law officers used excessive force in the course of making an arrest, investigative stop, or any other seizure of a person |
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What are the 10 crimes under 13-411 that justify the use of force to prevent a crime? |
Arson of an occupied structure Burglary, first or second degree Kidnapping Manslaughter First degree murder Sexual conduct with a minor Sexual assault Child molestation Armed robbery Aggravated assault sub section A1 and A2 |
