NCJ Number
155770
Date Published
1995
Length
51 pages
Annotation
Intended for use in training California law enforcement personnel, this document presents an outline for California law enforcement trainers and criminal justice educators who are delivering performance-based law-enforcement training on procedures for handling unusual occurrences such as floods, earthquakes, plane crashes, civil disturbances, or incidents requiring exceptional police responses.
Abstract
The curriculum covers the role and specific responsibilities of police personnel at a disaster, including the assumption of initial command, initiation of an incident command system, establishing a perimeter, isolating hazards, maintaining control over entry and exit, and the initiation of proper notifications. Additional sections detail the incident command system and discuss considerations for specific incidents, including aircraft crashes, different types of fires, and situations involving threats or use of bombs and other explosives. Attached glossary and outline of the content of applicable California laws