Transcript Incident Command Systems for Corrections

Incident Command Systems for
Corrections
Performance Objectives
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Define the composition of A and B
Teams.
Explain the role of A and B Teams.
Demonstrate the elements of a Brief
Initial Report.
Explain Tactical Priorities.
Discuss simulations and their application.
Introduction
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Incident Command Systems
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An all-risk system
Specifically designed for corrections
Includes every staff member in the institution
Developed by National Institute of Corrections based
on Arizona Department of Corrections model
Every staff member must be able to
activate system and assume command
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Designated Response Teams
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A Team
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Identified at beginning
of shift
Assignments based on
duty post
Must be able to
respond immediately
without jeopardizing
security
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B Team
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Not involved in
incident
Assigned to collapsible
duty post
Segregation wings,
Non-uniformed
positions, etc…
Brief Initial Report (BIR)
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Used to activate Incident Command
For any situation which is out of the
norm, or requires additional resources
Broadcast by radio or public address
system
Elements of a BIR
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Name and rank of commander
Brief description of incident situation,
(i.e., location, type of incident, number of
staff and offenders)
Obvious conditions (injury, groupings,
weapons, hostages)
Brief description of action taken
Elements of a BIR Cont’d
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Declaration of strategy
Any obvious safety concerns
Assumption, identification, and location
of Command
Request or release resources as required
Communication for BIR
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Clear Text
No 10-codes or call signs
Echoing of received transmissions
Tactical Priorities
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Listed in priority order
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Safety, accountability, and welfare of the
public, personnel and offenders (in that
order).
Stabilize, isolate and contain the incident and
provide for preservation of life, property and
order.
Tactical Priorities Cont’d
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Remove endangered persons and obtain
treatment for injured.
Conserve expenses and damage to
property.
Resolve the incident and return
institution to normal operations.
Simulations
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A staged incident in which responding
staff react.
Used to provide training, not to critique
individuals or shifts.
Expanding the Organization
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Delegation. The Incident Commander
releases functions to other personnel.
Reorganization as incident expands.
OPAL
Incident Commander
Operations
Planning
Admin/Finance
Logistics
OPAL
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Operations
Planning
Administrative/Finance
Logistics
Duties and Responsibilities
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Most typical type of command is Single
Command
Unified command
Command staff
Recorder
Public Information Officer
Safety Officer
Liaison Officer
Summary
Questions?