46B-Special Operations - Emergencies, Disasters & Special Events 2019

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Policy & Procedure Page 1 of 13 Lexington Police Department Subject: Special Operations: Emergencies, Disasters & Special Events Policy Number: 46B Accreditation Standards: Reference: 2.1.4; 46.1.2; 46.1.4; 46.2.1; 46.2.5; 46.2.7 Effective Date: 3/11/13  New  Revised Revision Dates: 1/24/19 By Order of: Mark J. Corr, Chief of Police The Municipal Police Institute, Inc. (MPI) is a private, nonprofit charitable affiliate of the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association. MPI provides training and model policies and procedures for police agencies. This policy is an edited version of MPI Policy 7.03, “Special Operations.” GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS AND GUIDELINES The Lexington Police Department must be prepared to respond effectively to unusual occurrences, disasters and special events. The many variables involved in such events prevent precise development of plans for specific situations. This policy addresses basic planning consideration and response procedures when dealing with a variety of unusual/special operations. The Lexington Police Department has also developed an All Hazards Plan for guidance in responding to such incidents by using the Incident Command System (ICS). For more detail on ICS protocols, all employees are encouraged to read and become familiar with Department policy 46A - All Hazards Plan. When dealing with any of the following specific critical incidents these polices should be reviewed: Acts of Terrorism, Department policy 46F, Bomb Threats, Department policy 46G, Civil Disturbances, Department policy 46B, Hostage/barricaded person situations, Department policy 46C, House Parties, Department policy 46G, Mass Arrests, Department policy 46B, Natural and Man-Made Disasters, Department policy 46B, Pandemics, Department policy 46B, Strikes and Labor Disputes, Department policy 46D. It is the policy of this Department to respond to emergencies and disasters, obtain appropriate resources, and address the emergency at hand to preserve life, peace and property.