7.0. SR 08-28-2000 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Off Road: The city still has large undeveloped, rural, or rough terrain areas, which the police will need to be able to access. Both from an enforcement aspect (marijuana grows, meth labs, ATV complaints), and a rescue aspect, (remote recreational injuries, work injuries, aircraft crashes), the need for rapid off road police response is likely. Supervisory/Special Incidents: A full size SUV would allow rear storage room for a variety of extra equipment, which would be advantageous to have quickly on scene of major incidents, such as gas leaks, serious crashes, "man hunts", major crimes, etc. Traffic cones, flares, crime scene tape, digital cameras, evidence processing supplies, and other necessary supplies would be carried. Sergeants have periodically encountered incidents in which their vehicle is used as a short-term designated command post. This has usually involved spreading a map on the hood or trunk and using a portable radio to coordinate police activities. A vehicle set up for these short- term incidents (not requiring a Mobile Command Post response) would be more effective. A rear modular storage area would be equipped with a pullout command desk area, which would contain maps, floor plans, and radio. Tactical Response: I have recently attended training courses and read materials concerning lessons learned from the Columbine High School tragedy. One of the lessons emphasized is the need for immediate, effective police response to active shooter incidents. In order to save lives, police must respond with the officers and equipment they have immediately available. The Sergeant's vehicle will be equipped with tactical equipment including Body Bunker, search mirrors, distraction devices, chemical munitions, breaching tools and less lethal weapons so this equipment can arrive quickly on scene if needed. The Sergeant's vehicle would be large enough and adequately equipped to transport SWAT officers during high- risk warrant execution.