Policy Text
Barricaded Suspect(s): Subject(s) that takes a position of confinement to avoid apprehension.
The use of force to resist apprehension would have been displayed through actions or words, and
the suspect may use force to avoid apprehension. (All barricaded subjects will be considered
armed until proven otherwise.)
Command Post: Field headquarters and Communications Post, located in a safe and secure area.
Conditions:
1. Natural/Man-Made Disaster: An act of nature or other conditions existing beyond
control of man, as well as various human activity-generated calamities. Natural disasters
will include incidents such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, hazardous spills, and major
fires.
2. Civil Disturbance: Exists when any group of persons, crowd or mob, disrupts the
peace of others or commits, or threatens to commit, destruction of property or disrupt
civil existence.
Confirmation: The police officer at the actual scene will relate to the on-scene commander the
existing conditions. The Chief of Police or his designee will determine the level of deployment
and initiate the order to react.
Crowd Problem: Any civil disturbance or crowd control problem where the use of organized
tactics or rescue/apprehension from the crowd is anticipated.
Emergency Mobilization Plan: Procedure for reaction and deployment of personnel and
equipment. Emergency mobilization is a formal notification that a concentration of personnel is
needed, an emergency exits, and the plan will continue in force until its official termination by
order of the Chief of Police.
Emergency Operations Center (EOC): A facility used as a Command Center during a disaster.
Field Commander: The Operations Bureau Captain or his designee at the Primary Command
Post.
High Risk Situation/Incident: Involves an act of violence or potential act of violence in which
police officers and/or citizens are at a disadvantage and subject to extreme danger.
Hostage Negotiator: Sworn personnel specially trained and designated to perform the
negotiation function. The Miami-Dade Police Department Negotiation Team will be utilized.
Hostage Situations: Subject(s) holding one or more persons against their will with the actual or
implied use of force. This could be as a result of a crime, domestic problem, or other incident.
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Hurricanes: Hurricanes are destructive storms bringing heavy rains, high winds and ocean
storm surges of destructive force. The peak hurricane season runs from June through November.
Hurricanes are divided into five categories.
Category 1: Winds 74 to 95 mph Storm surge - 10 feet
Category 2: Winds 96 to 110 mph Storm surge - 13 feet
Category 3: Winds 111 to 130 mph Storm surge - 18 feet
Category 4: Winds 131 to 155 mph Storm surge - 23 feet
Category 5: Winds 155 mph + Storm surge - 24 feet +
Inner Perimeter: The immediate area of containment of a scene. This area is initially staffed by
patrol personnel.
Level of Deployment: The degree of existing conditions, designated by number indicating the
necessity for a greater force of personnel to fulfill responsibilities, as follows:
1. Level One Deployment: Limited or full call-up of department personnel;
2. Level Two Deployment: Request and utilization of "Mutual Aid" agency
personnel and a call-up of other departmental personnel (as needed);