Tac process
Duties and responsibilities
2. Shall be directly responsible to their Sergeant.
Duties and responsibilities
3. Be fair, respectful and responsive to all members 4. Reinforce the basic tenants of Below 100 o Watch your speed o Wear your seat belt o Wear your vest even during off-duty assignments o Think W.I.N. (What's Important Now) o Remember complacency kills. 5. Shall maintain a harmonious working relationship with all other department merrbers in the interest of a coordinated police effort.
Duties and responsibilities
6. Shall be able to work alone, when necessary, but shall continuously strive to work as a team member. 7. Shall communicate to their supervisors and co-workers all information obtained, which is pertinent to the achievement of common goals. 8. Shall maintain contact with district officers and other department elements to learn current crime problems and needs. 9. Shall be responsible for the security of all equipment entrusted to their care to prevent its loss or theft. 10. Shall be responsible for maintaining radio contact with the dispatcher, unless the assignment prohibits its use.
12 Ga. Ferret Tear Gas Projectile (OC or CS)
A 12 gauge barricaded penetrating gas projectile. It contains 0.7 grams of tear gas. The Ferret is for interior/exterior use at any Critical Incident.
NEGOTIATOR RESPONSE
A Negotiator Response shall consist of at least one (1) TRT Team and one (1) Negotiator Team.
Terminating Pursuit
A supervisor/commander orders the pursuit terminated.
Weapons
A three-year review of Kansas City, Missouri Police Department shooting incidents revealed 67% occurred within 12 feet and only 8% from a distance greater than 45 feet. Officers used the Weaver/Point Shoulder Position 73 % and kneeling 21 % of the time. The prone position was not utilized. Officers also averaged 2.3 shots per incident.
Search
A visible and/or physical examination of a person's house place, or personal property where the right of privacy is expected, or of the person, with the intent to discover contraband, illicit or stolen property, or some evidence of guilt to be used in the prosecution of a criminal action for some crime or offense with which the person is charged.
BEHAVIORAL TRAITS
A. Motivation The officer needs to be a self-motivator, in both self-initiated activity and the use of departmental resources. The officer also needs to obtain positive results from this activity.
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A. Tactical Operations B. Negotiator Response's C. Search Warrants D. VIP Security E. Fugitive Apprehension F. Crowd/Riot Control G. Surveillances H. Police Funeral Details Color Guard Duties
Breaching shotgun
A. The Ballistic Breaching Shotgun will be a Remington 870 Shotgun outfitted with a sling and a specialty shotgun standoff made by VANGCOMP. (Remington Door Breaching Standoff Device)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS
After Action Reports on Operation 100's will be approved by the Incident Commander within ten (10) working days of the Operation and forwarded through the chain of command to the Patrol Bureau Office.
Weapons qualifying
All members will be trained annually on all other less lethal
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Another responsibility of the Team is to serve as a compact, flexible, and highly mobile operational strike force to be utilized for attacking unusual or special police crime problems which require a concentration and/or saturation of personnel at a given time or place without interrupting normal beat patrol. It will be a goal and objective of the Tactical Response Team to be responsive to as many requests for their special services from other elements and agencies as possible. In order to maintain operations at optimum levels of effectiveness, the Team must remain flexible enough to cope with a variety of difficult and complex problems. In general, the duties and responsibilities should include, but are not limited to, the following
Mass Arrest Incidents - Transporting, Holding, and Processing
Arresting Officers: A tag shall be affixed to the handcuffs or flex cuffs identifying Arresting Officer, Arrestee's name and DOB, time and location of arrest, and Ordinance Violation. In addition to the tag information, the serial number of the arresting officer shall be written on the flex cuffs. The tags will be stored in The Mass Arrest Bus.
B These A and B Explosive Breachers will qualify once a year on a simulated door frame or training environment locations by the Explosive Breaching Instructor and will be passed or failed on their design of, amount used, and application of explosives in relation to defeating of a designated target creating an entry point with the least amount of damage to the structure to complete the mission.
B These A and B Explosive Breachers will
AFTER ACTION REPORTS
B. Should The Special Operations Division Commander or an investigative element request an After Action Report from the Hostage Negotiation Team, the HNT Supervisor will be responsible submitting report five (5) working incident and will become part of the Incident Commander's report to the Patrol Bureau Commander.
Duties and responsibilities
BELOW 100
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Be knowledgeable of the Police Department's Mission Statement, Vision Statement and Strategic Objectives using knowledge to direct the efficient and effective use of assigned resources
Weapons
Benelli M4 Entry Shotgun The Benelli M4 Tactical Shotgun 12-guage shotgun. This weapon will hold 5 rounds in the magazine tube, which is attached to the underside of the barrel. The weapon has a stationary barrel and uses a piston driven auto regulatory gas operated system (A.R.G.O.) to operate its action. The barrel is chambered to accommodate 2 " or 3" Magnum cartridges, buckshot or slug; "Ferret", "Bean-Bag", and "low recoil" cartridges will not function the semi-automatic action.
BEHAVIORAL TRAITS
C. Stability The officer must display the ability to control emotional stress. This is a prerequisite to being a Tactical Response Officer, due to the nature of his assignment.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS
C. The following format for the After Action Report will be followed: SYNOPSIS OF OPERATION A. Nature of assignment/Date, Time and Location. Narrative summarizing the sequence of events. C. Disposition, include when applicable a. Results b. Types of report(s) taken, complaint number(s), and victim(s) information c. Suspect(s), including arrest information. d. Injuries, nature and causes. Il PROBLEM AREAS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Commanders have the unique opportunity of experiencing the problems caused by unusual situations that can occur during an operation. These situations cannot always be anticipated during planning or training, so it is important to make valid recommendations within each area of concern A. Personnel What personnel restrictions or problems were identified during the operation?
6. 37 MM ARWEN (Sage) CRUSH-NOSED TIPPED OC/CS BATON ROUND
CS or OC soft-tipped Sage baton round. Intended to be fired at a suspect as an impact projectile. Interior/exterior use at any Critical Incident.
MK-46 Pepper Sprayer
Contains 46 ounces of 10% Oleoresin Capsicum. It sprays in a stream that makes this product much more target specific. Depending on wind conditions, the MK-46 has an effective range of 25 to 30 feet with a 12 second output.. Can be used in place of CS Gas. For interior or exterior use at any Critical Incident.
Op 100
D. Operation 100's will be directed toward peaceful resolutions rather than tactical assault whenever possible.
for DEADLY FORCE
Department members are authorized to protect themselves or others from what they reasonably believe is an immediate threat to use deadly force in order to protect of death or serious bodily harm.
NON-DEADLY FORCE
Department members may use Department approved non-deadly force techniques and issued equipment to: а. Effect an arrest. Protect themselves and others from physical injury. C. Restrain or subdue a resistant individual. Bring an unlawful situation safely and effectively under control.
During duty hours on duty TRT handle
During on duty hours on duty trt will handle Op 100 incidents that occur. Other TRT squads not be called in from home unless there are not enough on duty TRT to handle. IF MORE IS NEEDED THE ON CALL SQUADS WILL ASSIST.
Ballistic breacher
E. The Ballistic Breacher will place two rounds into the door mechanism damaging or destroying the locking mechanisms. The Ballistic Breacher will do this two times for proper qualification. F. Once the second ballistic round is placed in its intended target the operator will not work the slide and place the shotgun on safe to ensure a spent round remains in the breech of the shotgun. to ensure that an unintentional discharge after is made into a structure of the breacher shotgun does not occur.
Patrol procedure/ forced entry
EXCEPTION: Tactical Teams are exempt from completing an Interdepartment Communication when conducting search warrants, as all information is videotaped and/or documented in the appropriate reports.
Response to Resistance
Force may be used only to the extent objectively reasonable to accomplish lawful outcomes.
ORIENTATION (Sniper Rifles)
G. A. Precision GAP-10 .308 Sniper Rifle G. A. Precision GAP-10 Special Application Scoped Rifle,(S.A.S.R) Caliber 308 Crescent Custom Bolt Action .308 Sniper Rifle
To determine positions for cover team deployment and best way to deploy to them.
Helicopter is often used and incident commander can request them to respond.
priorities of life
Hostages Innocent Citizens Law Enforcement Personnel Suspect(s)
Mass Arrest Incidents - Transporting, Holding, and Processing
If needed, The Mass Arrest Bus can transport 20 arrests.
Terminating Pursuit
Immediate medical assistance is needed by anyone injured as a result of the pursuit and there is not a secondary vehicle to provide assistance.
CS Riot Control Grenade #2042 only. interior
It is a long burning, high volume continuous discharge grenade. It contains 75.6 grams of agent with a discharge time of 30-40 seconds. It is a pyrotechnic device safe for outdoor use only. **Exception to this is the use of a "Burn Box" which allows it's use on the interior of a residence. Caution taken
Selection process
LENGTH OF SERVICE Police Officers are required to have at least three years of continuous service, of which eighteen months have been served in the field.
Misfire Procedures-explosive breaching
Misfire Procedures- 1. Re-cock the device and attempt to fire two (2) more times. If the firing assembly fails to fire, NO PERSONNEL MOVE. 2. The Breacher will cut approximately six inches of shock tube, insert new shotgun primer and reattach the shock tube initiating device's firing head. 3. Fire on Command. 4. If the charge still misfires, announce "Misfire" then; 5. Wait 30 minutes before inspection of the charge. 6 If no initiation then disconnect all firing assemblies from device and request Bomb and arson personnel to claim or disrupt the charge keeping a safe perimeter until complete.
Weapons (most local shootings occured)
Most local incidents have occurred fifteen (15) yards and closer.
10. Noise Flash Diversionary Device
NFDD's (Noise Flash Diversionary Devices) have proven to be an effective tool when making tactical entrances and exits from a structure. Upon deployment a bright flash followed by a loud decibel explosion occurs. This disorients the suspect(s) without harm. The steel frames are reloadable by TRT personnel.
training outside of Academy property,
Notify the effected Patrol Division Commander's Office-what address we will be using for training and the time we will be at that location. Place signs indicating "Police Training" is occurring at a particular address. Notify the Division Dispatcher of the training. Make every attempt to contact neighboring properties to notify them of the iraining. Make sure and use training as a positive community interaction when training in neighborhoods.
Cover team and generally first squad on scene.
Observe suspect actions Cover exits and establish route into the area by entry team. ORIENTATION CODE. Clock Orientation and positions and distance.
Selection process
PHYSICAL CONDITION It should be noted that the entrance standards are minimum physical requirements. After assignment to a Tactical Response Team, each officer is expected to maintain an above average level of physical fitness. It is important that each officer perform the Tactical Physical Agility Test under a minimum time of 3 minutes.
SUBJECT Detaining & Questioning and Search & Seizure Procedures PROBABLE CAUSE
Probable A set of facts and circumstances available to the sWorn member upon inquiry which warrants a person of reasonable prudence and caution to believe that certain items may be contraband, stolen property, or subject to seizure as evidence of a crime or that a crime has been committed and that the suspect has committed the crime.
Reasonable Suspicion
Reasonable Circumstances when a sworn member may justifiably approach a person for purposes of investigating possible criminal behavior even though there is no probable cause for arrest. The sworn member must be able to point to specific and articulable facts, which, taken together with rational inferences from those facts, reasonably warrants intrusion.
Firearms procedures
Removing a firearm from the holster must be done in the proper performance of duty ог during the following administrative situations: а. Inspections b. Firearms training С. Cleaning and maintenance d. Securing and storage
5. 37 MM ARWEN (Sage) OC/CS Ferret
Sage CS or OC barricade round. Will penetrate 1-2 inch plywood. Intended to be fired into a residence for interior/exterior use at any Critical Incident.
7 37 MM ARWEN (Sage) KO-1 BATON ROUND
Sage baton round. Intended to be fired at a suspect as an impact projectile. Interior/exterior use at any Critical Incident.
State Search Warrant Procedures REFERENCE
Search Warrant - Written order of a court commanding the search of a person, place, or thing and the seizure, or photographing or copying, of property found thereon or therein (RSMO 542.266)
BEHAVIORAL TRAITS
Self-Discipline The officer must be able to maintain self-restraint in all types of stressful situations. The committee when considering an officer for selection will address the number and nature of O.C.C. complaints.
PHYSICAL FITNESS
Squad Sergeants shall administer a bi-annual fitness test (T-PAT) to all Tactical Response Team officers, requiring a minimum time of 3 minutes.
First squad on scene will assume responsibility as cover team and containment EXCEPTIONS ARE!
TRT commander or exigency circumstances.
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Tactical Response Team personnel shall be acutely aware of the necessity for, and shall strive to promote, a cooperative and harmonious working relationship with other personnel of the department, citizens and businesses interested in accomplishing common goals
LESS LETHAL MUNITIONS
The #1073 is a moderate smoke. This grenade's contents are expelled upon actuation of a CO2cartridge. It is volume, continuous discharge grenade which emits gray/white designed for indoor use. It's discharge time is approximately 3 seconds
870 Remington Shotgun
The 870 Remington Shotgun is a pump-action, 12-guage shotgun. This weapon will hold 4 rounds in the magazine tube, which is attached to the underside of the barrel. The barrel is chambered for buckshot, slug, "Ferret" and "Bean Bag" cartridges; no adjustment of the gun is necessary for functioning with the mentioned ammunition.
Lewis Machine & Tool 5.56 Assault Rifles
The Lewis Machine & Tool 5.56 assault rifle is based on the AR-15 weapons system.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the Kansas City Missouri Police Department is to protect and serve with professionalism, honor and integrity.
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The Patrol Bureau is the major line element of the Police Department and is charged with performing all primary functions. The Tactical Response Teams assist in the accomplishment of these goals.
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The primary responsibility of the Team is to train for and respond to Operation 100's. An Operation 100 is an incident involving sniper attacks, armed and barricaded persons, or hostage situations
EXPLOSIVE BREACHING PROGRAM
The purpose of the Explosive Breacher is to provide Tactical Teams with one or more entry point(s) by the use of the least amount of explosives necessary creating a rapid, positive and dynamic access to an objective through any obstruction, i.e.. walls, doors, roofs, windows, etc. This is accomplished by Explosive Initiators tied to Non-Electronic tubes attached to explosives (Det. Cord, Sheet Explosive, Booster, PETN) which are placed on or near the target for the best results required for the operation. Sergeants will determine along with the designated A and B breachers if this type of entry will be utilized and Tactical Commanders will have approval for the placing or initiating of explosives.
Terminating Pursuit
The pursuit fails to meet the criteria outlined in Section C of this Annex.
CS Flameless Expulsion Grenade # 2042
This grenade's contents are expelled upon actuation of a CO2 cartridge. It is designed for indoor use. It's discharge time is approximately 3 seconds and contains 4.5 grams of agent.
12. ARWEN 37MM
This multi-shot weapon has the capability to fire less than lethal ammunition at an intended target. This device is a less than lethal option that is available only to TRT personnel.
11 Super Sock "Bean-Bag" 12 gauge Ammunition
This round delivers a less lethal impact to the intended target.
Vision Statement
To make Kansas City and the metropolitan area the safest community in the nation as a result of the efforts of the Kansas City Missouri Police Department and its many partners.
POLICE VEHICLE PURSUIT PROCEDURE
a. Seriousness of the known violation or suspected crime b. Weather and roadway conditions с. Volume and speed of other vehicular traffic d. Presence of pedestrians, schools or parks е. Speed of pursuit i. Safety of the public in the area of the vehicle pursuit I. Whether the suspect being pursued is readily identifiable or subject to capture at another time
State Search Warrant Procedures REFERENCE
affidavit. The affidavit must describe with particularity the place to be searched to include: 1. the address and a physical description of the premises, and 2. items to be searched for, and 3. must set forth probable cause for the warrant.
А All A and B Breachers from each squad in Special Operations Division after selected by their supervisor will complete a week long Explosive Breaching Training School supported
by the lead Explosives Instructor/Sergeant That Sergeant will have completed 3 or more 40 hour courses instructed or provided by any licensed and certified school in explosive breaching within the United States which will certify that Sergeant for explosive breaching instruction.
Use of Department and Private Vehicles REFERENCE
ebnu ilst fe e 2. Call Back An assignment/position subject to shared 24-hour on- eticall basis, which can vary by time period and personnel, (e.g., endugex Investigations Bureau Detectives and supervisors who rotate call niwaleback responsibilities). Additionally, certain personnel assigned to specialized units are also authorized based on call back responsibilities on a rotating basis. They are assigned take-home vehicles
Terminating Pursuit
loses visual contact with the vehicle being pursued for a significant passage of time.
Op 100
membe It is the primary responsibility of the Tactical Response Teams (TRT) to resolve emergencies involving sniper attacks, armed barricaded persons armed suicidal parties, and hostage situations.
WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION ANNUAL TRAINING
order to comply with requirements set forth by the Mid squad must complete a minimum of the following: Operating in personal protective equipment (4 hours annually) Domestic terrorism overview (4 hours annually) Firearms skills with PPE (12 hours annually) Tactical use of PPE (12 hours annually)
Selection process
performance, following): Teamwork abilities physical condition, personal appearance, written communication, oral communication, job performance, job knowledge, problem solving, leadership, driving abilities in all vehicles used by TRT shooting abilities (must score a 90% or above each time the member is at the range firing the weapon used on cover and entry as well as the basic pistol PQC) and the members progression in training as tactical operator.
A content inventory permits
permits locked and/or closed compartments (e.g., trunk, engine or glove compartment) and containers to be opened either by key or by force to determine the content.
TACTICAL RESPONSE TEAM TRAINING
personnel Each Tactical Response Team Squad, shall receive the owing training each month, time and other required assignments permitting: Twenty-four (24) hours in-service training in Tactics Eight (8) hours Firearms Training (24) hours of Physical Training/Conditioning
ARWEN 37 SYSTEM
portion This weapon is used to deliver a less-than- lethal impact to any subject it is utilized on. Currently, the 37mm, KO1 Baton round, KO3 CS or OC BP5 CS or OC are available for use. This weapon can be used at close distances, or accurately fired at longer distances as far as 100 yards.
selecting an assembly area for the Tactical Response Teams,
selecting assembly consideration must be given to selecting area out-of-sight of the perpetrator, close enough to be practical and large enough to park approximately thirty-five (35) cars and the mobile command center.
Terminating Pursuit
the danger to the public or member(s) created by the pursuit exceeds the danger presented by the offender remaining at large.
The ballistic round utilized by the KCPD ballistic Breachers
utilized Breachers will be the FireQuest 12 Gauge Door Breaching Round. This round is made up of pulverized tin and copper designed to expend its energy upon striking a door and door frame.
Explosive storage
С. All explosives will be stored in the long term storage Type 2 magazine (Red Metal Cabinet on wheels) under lock and key, which is located at MPD locked inside the security cage. All Blasting Caps and firing assemblies will be stored separate from all explosives in their own Type 2 long term storage magazine (smaller Red Metal Cabinet on wheels) under lock and key. All
Sent by dispatch to all personnel TRT commanders and supervisors
"Everbridge Message" to inform them of the incident and allow them to communicate about the incident
Use of Department and Private Vehicles REFERENCE
1 Standby Responsibilities-A position responsible for being on-call at all times to respond immediately, to situations as needed, e.g., Commanders, Bureau Aides, Mayor Security Detail, or others as designated by the Chief of Police. Standby responsibilities are svitsple listed
Mass Arrest Incidents - Transporting, Holding, and Processing
1-25 arrests Normal operating protocol// 25-50 arrests- Level A //50+ arrests- Level B
Access to the Mobile Command Post during an Operation 100 will be limited to the following persons
1. Chief of Police 2. Patrol Bureau Commander, Executive Officer and Duty Officer. 3. Commanders from the affected patrol division. 4. Tactical Response Team Commanders and designated personnel, i.e., TRT Supervisors, Log Officer, CP Bus Sergeant, etc 5. Negotiation Team Members.
LESS LETHAL MUNITIONS
1. Maximum Smoke # 1073 The #1073 is a slow burning, high volume, continuous discharge grenade which emits gray/white smoke. Discharge time is approximately 1.5-2 minutes. It is a pyrotechnic device, safe for exterior use only.
SHOTGUNS ASSIGNED TO TACTICAL RESPONSE
1. REMINGTON MODEL 870 PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN MAGAZINE CAPACITY-4 rounds 2. BENELLI M4 TACTICAL SEMI-AUTOMATIC ENTRY SHOTGUN MAGAZINE CAPACITY-5 rounds