Policy Text
05.02 .0 PURPOSE
The purpose of this general order is to establish a systematic and logical plan for police
response to all hazards, including critical and high -risk incidents, utilizing the Incident
Command System (ICS).
05.02 .1 POLICY
It shall be the policy of t he Concord Police Department to utilize the Incident Command
System to coordinate the efforts of multiple departmental divisions or outside agencies
as they work toward the common goal of stabilizing an incident.
05.02 .2 DEFINITIONS
A. ALL HAZARDS PLAN
For purposes of this general order, the City of Concord’s Emergency Operation Plan
serves as an All Hazards Plan which includes a framework for the City of Concord to
use in performing emergency functions before, during, and after an emergen cy event,
natural disaster or technological incident.
B. COMMAND AUTHORITY
The authority to assume command of any particular situation depends primarily on
the area of expertise of the individual and agency. For law enforcement events, the
"comman d" of the event typically begins with the initial "first responder" to arrive on
the scene and is transferred as supervisory personnel begin arriving.
1. There may be events (fires, chemical spills, etc.) where another agency may be
in command, such as th e Fire Department or EMS. In these instances, the Police
Department's Incident Commander shall report to the individual designated as
leading the Unified Command and shall advise what police department resources
are on -scene and available.
2. After Inci dent Command has been established and it is determined that another
city department or an outside agency is in charge, the police department’s
representative(s) shall relinquish command to the Incident Commander, shall
continue to interact with the Incide nt Commander, and shall function within the
Unified Command framework .
CONCORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ORDER
INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM
GENERAL ORDER: 05.02 CREATED: September 13, 2021 ISSUE DATE: October 7, 2025
CALEA STANDARD S: 46.1.1, 46.1.2, 46.1.3, 46.1.4, 46.1.5,
46.1.6, 46.1.7, 46.1.9
NCLEA STANDARDS: EFFECTIVE DATE: October 7, 2025
ACTION: Amends general order dated October 1, 2022 .
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C. COMMAND POST (CP)
The location at which the primary tactical -level and on -scene incident command
functions are performed.
D. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC)
The physical location at which the coordination of information and resources to
support event management activities normally takes place.
E. INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS)
The model tool for command, control and coordination of a response to a specific
incident, ICS provides a means to coordinate the response efforts toward mitigation
of an incident.
F. INCIDENT ACTION PLAN (IAP)
The overall incident objectives and strategies shall be established by the Incident
Commander or the Unified Command personnel. The IAP addresses tactical objectives
and support activities for one operational period, this is generally coordinated to run
in twelve (12) to twenty -four (24) hours. The IAP is developed utilizing ICS
standardized forms , preferably in a writt en format. In emergency situations , an IAP
can be delivered through verbal communications.
G. NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS)
Provides a consistent nationwide approach for federal, state, tribal, and local
governments to work effectively and efficiently together to prepare for, prevent,
respond to and recover from domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size, or
complexity.
H. SIGNIFICANT EVENT
Any critical incident, high risk incident or special event :
1. CRITICAL INCIDENT
Any civil disturbance, man -made disaster, natural disaster or other simila r
incident that requires a police response outside the scope of normal patrol
operations.
2. HIGH-RISK INCIDENT
Any spontaneous incident endangering the life or safety of an officer or citizen
resulting from one of the following or a similar situation:
a. Barricaded Subject: A person who is a threat to the safety of him or herself,
others, and/or the property of others who, after the commission of a crime,
attempts to avoid apprehension by taking refuge in a fortified location ;
b. Hostage Situation: An incident in which an individual or a group of
individuals takes hostages and attempts to use them to escape, to gain
notoriety, or to acquire something of value ;
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c. Suicidal Subject: A person who is a threat to their own safety and who
refuses to cooperate with attempts to provide mental health or other
appropriate services.
3. S PECIAL EVENT
Any event, public or privately sponso red, that is planned in advance, has the
potential to impact public safety, and is expected to require resources beyond
the scope of normal operations of the department. This typically includes, but is
not limited to, athletic events, large -scale gathering s, parades, and public
demonstrations.
I. UNIFIED COMMAND
A crucial element in multijurisdictional or a multiagency incident management. A
Unified Command provides guidelines to enable all agencies with different legal