All Hazards Plan
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Policy & Procedures No. 7.03
Subject:
All Hazards Plan
Issuing Authority: Effective Date: Review Date:
Chief of Police 10/13/2010 09/29/2023
References:
Review
Revision 01/15/2014 02/11/2018 11/17/2020 11/20/2022
Reissued 02/06/2017 02/13/2019 11/03/2021
Dates:
Standards: 2.1.3; 2.1.4; 11.4.4; 17.5.1; 41.2.4; 46.1.1; 46.1.2; 46.1.3; 46.1.4; 46.1.5; 46.1.6;
46.1.7; 46.1.8; 46.1.9; 46.3.4; 81.2.5 F ;
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS AND GUIDELINES
Unusual Occurrences refer to situations of an emergency nature, either natural or manmade.
Floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, explosions, fires, and airplane crashes are examples, as are civil
disturbances. Due to the geographic location of the Town of Canton, the close proximity to the
City of Boston and the presence of several major highways running through our town the
possibility for such emergencies are very real.
The Dispatch Center possesses emergency procedures information and telephone numbers to call
depending on the type of emergency. 41.2.4 State and federal agencies such as the
Massachusetts. Department of Public Safety, the FAA, Civil Defense, and others have developed
other emergency procedures in this Manual. All of this material is valuable and supervisory
officers should familiarize themselves with the content in order to have some prior knowledge of
potential responsibilities should an emergency occur. 81.2.5F
Also, the Town of Canton has developed a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan/
Manual (CEMP). This document contains implementation plans, operational orders, manpower
and equipment resources, external resources, command post needs, available communications,
security measures, intelligence matters, media relations, and onsite operations. Effective
November 1, 2009, the Police responsibilities contained in the CEMP Manual shall be reviewed
and compared to this policy. It shall be updated annually by the Chief of Police or his/her
designated staff personnel (Ex. Deputy Chief of Operations). 46.1.1 (2,3); 46.1.2 (2I); 46.1.7
(D)
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Under the provisions of Chapter 33 Section 38 of Massachusetts. General Law, the Governor of the Commonwealth has the authority to deploy the militia (National Guard) to assist state and local authorities in the protection of life and property. Should a declared state of emergency exist or be requested, the Chief of Police shall act as liaison to the Office of the Adjutant General for the purpose of directing coordinating, and controlling the operation. 11.4.4 On the local level, the Police Chief and the Fire Chief would operate under the Incident Command System (ICS). The type of emergency would dictate who the Incident Commander is. The Board of Selectmen shall declare the “State of Emergency”. The Chief of Police, with the assistance of the Deputy Chief of Operations, shall be responsible for specific police operational planning for any unusual occurrence. 11.4.4; 46.1.1 (1A); 46.1.2 (3) Department members may be called upon at any time to respond to major emergency situations or unusual incidents. This policy shall guide the actions of all sworn members responding to the site of emergencies and unusual incidents requiring more than routine police action, equipment and/or personnel. I. POLICY 46.1.2 (2A-H) It is the policy of the Canton Police Department to be prepared for and respond to natural or manmade disasters (1), pandemics (2), civil disturbances (3), hostage/barricaded person situations (4), mass arrests (5), bomb threats (6), acts of terrorism (7) or other unusual occurrences (8). While many variables are involved in these incidents that prevent the precise development of plans for each situation, basic planning and response considerations may be used. Department members shall utilize the formal Incident Command System (ICS) procedures that are delineated in this policy for all serious incidents and unusual occurrences. 46.1.2 (3) Department responses to certain types of major incidents shall be subject to special directives. Personnel involved in incidents for which there is a specific Department policy shall follow the provisions of that policy. II. DEFINITIONS Command: The Incident Commander (or Unified Command) and the Command Staff positions. Command Staff: Incident Command System positions required to support the command functions that are not specifically identified in the General Staff functional elements: Safety Officer, Information Officer and Liaison Officer. 2 Canton Police Department’s All Hazards Policy
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General Staff:
Incident management personnel (Section Chiefs) who represent the major functional
elements of the ICS: Operations, Planning, Logistics and Finance/Administration.
Incident Command System:
A NIMS-approved management system designed to enable effective and efficient incident
management by integrating a combination of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures,
and communications operating within a common organized structure.
Incident Commander:
The person designated as being in charge of the overall incident for an agency or jurisdiction.
Inner Perimeter:
The immediate area of containment around an incident site.
Outer Perimeter:
The peripheral control area surrounding the inner perimeter that provides a safe zone for
access to and from the inner perimeter, and defines the limit of access by unauthorized
persons.
Staging Area:
Locations designated by the IC or Operations Section Chief where resources are placed while
awaiting a tactical assignment to the incident site.
Unified Command:
The command structure formed when ICs from some or all of the responding agencies or
jurisdictions operate together to manage an incident.
Unity of Command:
The principle that every individual has a designated supervisor to whom they report at the
incident scene.
Unusual Occurrences:
Situations generally of an emergency nature, which result from disasters, both natural and
man-made.
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III. PROCEDURES
A. Emergency Response Coordinator
During critical incidents the Deputy Chief (Shift Commander in his/her absence) shall be
designated as the Emergency Response Coordinator (ERC), who shall be responsible for
the management of the planning functions for the Department’s response to unusual
incidents. The ERC shall report directly to the Police Chief.
The Emergency Response Coordinator shall be responsible for ensuring that: 46.1.1
1. Written plans are prepared for responding to major emergency situations or unusual
occurrences;
2. Emergency operations plans are kept in an Emergency Operations Manual available
to all command personnel;
3. Emergency management and operations plans are reviewed and updated at least
annually; and,
4. Department equipment designated for use in unusual incidents is inspected quarterly
by the appropriate Lieutenant or designated Supervisor for operational readiness.
17.5.2; 46.1.8 (4B)
B. Incident Command System 46.1.2 (3)
The Incident Command System is designed to produce effective and efficient incident
management through the integration of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures and
communications operating within a common organized structure.
Generally, the ICS organization is comprised of the following functions and/or positions:
1. Incident Commander;
2. Command Staff;
3. General Staff/Sections.
At smaller incidents, the Incident Commander may perform all of the needed functions
him/herself. At complex incidents, the Incident Commander will appoint personnel to
General Staff and Command Staff positions as necessary.
C. Command Modes 46.1.3 (1H)
The command function may be conducted in two ways: a single Incident Commander or
Unified Command.
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When an incident does not involve jurisdictional or functional overlap (i.e. the incident
involves Department response only), a single IC will be designated with overall
management responsibility.
In incidents that become multi-jurisdictional or involve multiple agencies within the same
jurisdiction, a Unified Command (UC) may be required to replace the IC. 46.1.3 (1H)
1. Incident Commander
The Incident Commander has the following responsibilities:
a. Develop incident objectives on which subsequent planning will be developed;
b. Oversee the development and implementation of an Incident Action Plan
(IAP); and,
c. Approve requests pertaining to the ordering of incident resources.
d. To facilitate the management of a large-scale incident, the IC may delegate
authority for performing certain functions to others, as required. The IC will
base the decision to expand or contract the ICS organization on three
priorities:
1) Life Safety:
The IC’s first priority is always the safety of emergency responders
and the public.
2) Incident Stability:
The IC is responsible for determining a strategy that will minimize
the effect the incident may have on the surrounding area, and
maximize the response effort while using resources effectively, and
3) Property Conservation:
The IC is responsible for minimizing damage to property while
achieving the incident objectives.
The IC is also responsible for performing any Command Staff and
General Staff functions that are not assigned and staffed.
2. Unified Command 46.1.3 (1H)
The purpose of Unified Command (UC) is to manage a multi-agency incident under a
single, collaborative approach, which includes:
a. A common organizational structure;
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b. A single incident command post;
c. A unified planning process; and,
d. Unified resource management.
Under UC, all agencies with jurisdictional authority or functional responsibility for
any or all aspects of an incident, and those able to provide specific resource support,
participate in the UC structure. The composition of the UC team will depend on the
location and the type of incident.
Individuals designated by their organization to the UC jointly determine objectives,
strategies, plans and priorities, and work together to execute integrated incident
operations.
Department members who are performing IC duties at an incident that meets the
above criteria shall consider the creation of a UC whenever appropriate.
D. Command Staff
Command Staff positions are established to assign responsibility for key activities not
specifically identified in the General Staff functional elements.
The Command Staff positions are:
Safety Officer:
The Safety Officer monitors incident operations and advises the IC on all matters relating
to operational safety, including the health and safety of emergency response personnel.
Information Officer:
The Information Officer is responsible for interfacing with the public, media and/or other
agencies with incident-related information requirements.
Liaison Officer:
The Liaison Officer is the point of contact for representatives of other government
agencies, non-governmental organizations, and/or private entities.
Assistants can be assigned for Command Staff positions as required.
E. General Staff
The General Staff includes incident management personnel who represent the major
functional elements of the ICS.
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The General Staff positions report to the IC, who serves in the Command function, and
are:
1. Operations Section;
2. Planning Section;
3. Logistics Section; and,
4. Finance and Administration Section.
Deputy Section Chiefs may be assigned for General Staff positions as needed.
F. Command Functions
The first officer to arrive on-scene will assume the duties of the Incident Commander and
will remain so until properly relieved by a superior officer. 46.1.3 A
The IC shall ensure that all appropriate command functions are completed, either in
person or through appointed Command Staff or General Staff. 46.1.3
1. Personnel Safety
The Command Section is responsible for supervising the safety of all involved
personnel. In incidents where the IC cannot personally oversee safety issues, he/she
will designate a Safety Officer. 46.1.3 G
2. Command Post 46.1.3 B
The Command Section will establish a Command Post. Initially, the Command Post
may be a cruiser or other emergency vehicle, or a designated location within or
adjacent to the incident site. The Supervisor Commander’s cruiser may end up being
the Mobile Command Post
Once a Command Post is established, its location should be communicated to all
appropriate personnel.
The Command Post should:
a. Be established away from the general noise and confusion associated with the
incident; when appropriate, it may be located within view of the incident scene;
b. Be positioned outside of the inner perimeter, but within the outer perimeter to
provide security and controlled access;
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c. Have the ability to expand as necessary; and,
d. Be easily identified by the use of a flag, placard or other highly visible means,
such as a green strobe light.
In cases where there are joint operations with other agencies, a consolidated
command post will be established with all responding agencies.
The command post will be deactivated when all operational phases cease and/or the
incident is terminated.
3. Mobilizations 46.1.3 C
If on-duty Department staff resources are inadequate to meet the incident’s
operational needs, the Command Section is responsible for the mobilization of
additional Department personnel.
In such cases, the IC will request that the Shift Supervisor initiate a call-out and/or
mobilization of additional Departmental personnel.
4. Outside Agencies 2.1.3; 2.1.4; 41.2.4; 46.1.3 D
In the event that there are insufficient local resources to properly handle an incident,
appropriate outside agencies should be contacted for assistance. In incidents where
the assistance of neighboring law enforcement agencies is required to meet an
incident’s operational needs, the IC may request that the Shift Supervisor seek mutual
aid, as per Department Policy: Concurrent Jurisdiction. For large-scale incidents, the
Fire Chief or Police Chief may request that the Town Administrator, in accordance
with the procedures outlined in the Town’s Comprehensive Emergency Management
Plan (CEMP), request state or federal assistance. Under the provisions of MGL c.38,
the Governor has the authority to deploy the National Guard to assist state and local
authorities in the protection of life and property. If a declared state of emergency in
the Town of Canton exists or is requested, the Police Chief shall act as liaison to the
Office of the Adjutant General for the purpose of directing, coordinating and
controlling operations. During certain types of incidents (e.g. acts of terrorism), the
Chief of Police or his/her designee may also request federal law enforcement
assistance.
5. Staging Areas
The Command Section will identify locations for the staging of incoming personnel
and/or equipment. Locations should be large enough to contain personnel and
equipment awaiting assignment. 46.1.3 E
6. Public Information
The release of information relative to ongoing emergencies is particularly sensitive
and important. The ultimate responsibility for the dissemination of public information
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rests with IC. 46.1.3 F Depending on the size of the incident, the IC may assign an
Information Officer. Whenever possible, the IC will coordinate the release and
distribution of information with the Department’s Public Information Office.
Information should be updated as often as practicable, as this will minimize the
opportunity for rumors or misinformation to develop. All media inquiries will be
handled in accordance with Department Policy 8: Police Media Relations. 46.1.3 F
7. After Action Report 46.1.3 H
As soon as practicable after a major incident, the IC shall coordinate the preparation
of an after-action report concerning all Department activities. The report will include
any applicable ICS forms created during the incident, budgetary impacts, copies of
any related reports issued by Department units (i.e. METROSTAR), and
recommendations concerning the handling of similar problems in the future.
The Lieutenant will review the after-action report and forward it to the Deputy Chief
of Police who will review and forward to the Chief of Police.
G. Operations Section 46.1.4
The Operations Section is responsible for the direct management of all incident-related
operational activities and for establishing tactical objectives for each operational period.
46.1.4
1. Establishing Perimeters 46.1.4 A
Controlling access to an incident scene is a key function and must be based on the
unique aspects associated with each incident. When necessary, the Operations Section
shall establish and maintain working perimeters to contain an incident and will
allocate an area for tactical deployment. Perimeters must be placed at a distance that
ensures personnel safety and allows for the appropriate deployment of resources.
In ongoing emergency situations, it is essential that the free flow of necessary
equipment and personnel be maintained, and that unnecessary personnel and vehicles
are kept out of the immediate area of operations. The outer perimeter establishes a
zone of exclusion for the public and must be kept secure until the IC declares the
incident/response properly terminated.
Unless directed otherwise, officers assigned to perimeter control should adhere to the
following guidelines:
a. The IC, after consultation with the command representatives from the other
responding agencies, will specify what emergency personnel and/or equipment
should be allowed to pass through the perimeter lines;
b. Other emergency equipment arriving at the outer perimeter will be directed to an
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appropriate staging area to await orders;
c. Privately owned vehicles will not be permitted access through the outer perimeter
lines unless carrying required equipment and cleared by the IC;
d. Parking on approach roadways should be discouraged. If allowed, it must be
maintained in an orderly manner to ensure that it does not hinder the access or
egress of emergency equipment.
2. Maintaining Security 46.1.4 C
Scene and Command Post security are functions of the IC or Operations Section.
Perimeter security should be maintained at all times and access to the Command Post
must be strictly controlled.
All officers assigned in the Command Post should verify the identification of persons
requesting access to the Command Post, allowing passage only to essential personnel.
During incidents with potentially dangerous persons, officers assigned to perimeter
control should be notified, via radio, of the presence of plain-clothes officers so as to
avoid their being mistaken for a suspect.
3. Evacuations 46.1.4 B
The evacuation of an area may be necessary if conditions create a safety threat to
local residents or property. An agency representative from the area to be evacuated
should coordinate evacuation activities.
When an evacuation is deemed necessary, the Operations Section will be responsible
for carrying out this task. Particular attention should be given to evacuating civilian
personnel from inside the perimeter area. The Operations Section may enlist the help
of the media through the Information Officer during large scale or pre-incident (such
as a hurricane threat) evacuations.
In some instances, it may be safer to advise civilians to remain in their houses and
Shelter in Place rather than evacuate an area. This may be effective in areas where a
dangerous individual is eluding capture.
4. Detainees 46.1.4 D
The threat of imminent violence, or violations of criminal law by members of an
unruly or volatile crowd, may require the restraint of persons, including arrests.
If an arrest is made in a situation involving an unruly crowd:
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a. Arrestees should be removed from the scene of the disturbance as soon as
possible;
b. Documentation (business card, etc.) providing the name of the arresting officer
and the criminal charges should be placed somewhere on the arrestee, and;
c. If possible, a photograph of the arresting officer with his/her prisoner should be
taken for accurate identification.
Unless emergency circumstances require otherwise, the transportation, processing and
confinement of any detainee held in conjunction with an emergency situation shall be
conducted in accordance with Department policies and procedures.
5. Traffic 46.1.4 E
Traffic direction and control is a responsibility of the Operations Section. Officers
directing and controlling traffic should:
a. Maintain perimeter security;
b. Keep roadways/intersections clear for emergency vehicles, and;
c. Prevent unnecessary traffic from entering the affected area.
Whenever practicable, the media should be utilized to publish alternate routes and
inform the public of possible traffic delays.
6. Follow-up Investigations 46.1.4 F
The Detectives, if activated, are responsible for ensuring that any necessary post-
incident investigations are conducted. This shall be coordinated through the
Lieutenant.
Such investigations may be required to identify the cause/responsibility for the
incident and pursue criminal charges, when appropriate.
H. Planning
The Planning Section is responsible for the collection, evaluation and dissemination of
incident situation information and intelligence to the IC. The Planning Section is also
responsible for preparing status reports, displaying situation information, maintaining
status of resources assigned to the incident, and developing and documenting the Incident
Action Plan based on guidance from the IC. 46.1.5 (1A)
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1. Intelligence 46.1.5 (1B)
The Planning Section is responsible for gathering and disseminating information
about the incident. Information obtained will be used to formulate and update the
IAP. 46.1.5 (1B) (2)
If intelligence indicates an existing or anticipated change in conditions, the IAP must
be modified accordingly to ensure that operations are conducted in a safe and
appropriate manner.
The Planning Section shall ensure that the updated plans are distributed to all affected
officers.
2. Incident Action Plans (IAP) 46.1.5. (1A)
The IAP contains the objectives reflecting the overall incident strategy and specific
tactical actions, and supporting information for the next operational period. For
simple incidents, the IAP may be verbally transmitted. For complex incidents, the
IAP will be a written document. 46.1.5 (2)
When written, the plan may have a number of attachments, including incident
objectives, organization assignment list, division assignments, incident radio
communication plan, medical plan, traffic plan, safety plan, and fire, weather, and
incident maps.
The incident action planning process includes the following steps:
Step Action
1 Understand applicable Departmental policies and directives.
2 Assess the incident situation.
3 Establish the incident objectives.
4 Select an appropriate strategy or strategies to achieve the objectives.
5 Perform tactical direction (apply tactics appropriate to the strategy,
assign the right resources, and monitor their performance).
6 Provide necessary follow-up (change strategy or tactics as needed, add
or subtract resources, etc.).
IAPs are always based on incident needs and the ICS organization. They must be
flexible and constantly reevaluated, and should be based on an operational period of
no more than 24 hours.
3. Demobilization 46.1.5 (2C)
Planning for demobilization occurs prior to the end of the incident. The Planning
Section is responsible for creating a Demobilization Plan that includes specific
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instructions for all personnel and resources that will be demobilized. Once the
Demobilization Plan is approved, it will be distributed as necessary.
The Demobilization Plan will include procedures to:
a. Account for all officers engaged in the incident;
b. Disengage officers as appropriate; and,
c. Assign officers or other personnel, as needed, to remain in the area of incident to
ensure that it is protected.
Post-occurrence procedures will include:
a. Deactivating the command post
b. Ensuring that all Department equipment is collected and returned
c. Conducting a tactical debriefing of the incident, when appropriate, and
d. Notifying the Peer Support Team of the incident, and providing appropriate stress
counseling to all involved police personnel.
I. Logistics 46.1.6
The Logistics Section is responsible for all support requirements needed to facilitate
effective and efficient incident management, including the ordering of resources from
off-incident locations.
The Logistics Section also provides facilities, transportation, supplies, equipment
maintenance, food service, accommodations and medical services for incident personnel.
1. Communications 46.1.6 A
a. During a declared emergency event, the Department will activate the
communications area in the Emergency Operations Center located in the police
station. Emergency communications will be coordinated with Dispatch personnel.
b. Due to the volume of radio traffic associated with a large-scale emergency event,
the Incident Commander may have assigned personnel utilize alternate radio
channels.
c. The IC may also utilize other communications resources, such as Department-
issued Push to Talk (PTT) cellular phones and mobile data terminals, as
necessary.
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2. Transportation 46.1.6 B
When the transportation of personnel or equipment to or from the site of an
emergency is required, the Logistics Section will consider all sources of
transportation. Depending on the circumstances of the event, modes of transportation
that may be utilized include: Department vehicles, Town-owned vehicles, and
personal vehicles.
3. Medical Support 46.1.6 C I
a. The Logistics Section will ensure that appropriate medical support is available
for all emergency services personnel at the incident scene. Medical support will
also be provided for any civilian victims suffering from physical injury.
b. Medical support should include EMS/ambulance services through the fire
departments, and providing notice to area hospitals of the need for standby staff in
the emergency room.
4. Supplies & Equipment Needs 46.1.6 D, E
a. If the IC determines the need for personnel or units with specialized training at an
incident, the Logistics Section will make arrangements for the deployment of said
personnel.
b. The Chief of Police, as Emergency Management Director, has the authority to
determine the availability of Town-owned equipment and to recall such
equipment for use in emergency events as necessary.
c. The Incident Commander shall have the authority to recall and utilize all
Department resources required for an emergency incident, including any
Department vehicle.
d. If an incident requires the acquisition of supplies to maintain operations, or
specialized equipment is needed for police response, the Logistics Section will
make every effort to obtain that equipment.
J. Finance and Administration
The Finance and Administration Section is established when incident management
activities require finance and other administrative support. In any large-scale event, this
shall be coordinated with the Town’s Director of Finance.
Finance and Administration Section activities will include:
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1. Recording all expenses related to the incident 46.1.7 C
2. Processing the administrative paper work associated with rental or supply contracts,
and administering any procurement contracts 46.1.7 B
3. Ensuring that staff time expended on the incident is recorded 46.1.7 A
4. Documenting injury, illness and liability issues related to the incident, and 46.1.7 D
5. Investigating claims of damaged property associated with the incident.
6. Preparing appropriate reimbursement documents when necessary. 46.1.7 (E)
K. Section Subunits
Sections may be divided as necessary into the following subgroups:
1. Branches:
An organizational level having functional or geographic responsibility for major parts
of incident operations
2. Divisions:
The organizational level having responsibility for operations within a defined
geographic area
3. Groups:
The organizational level having responsibility for a specified functional assignment at
an incident
4. Single resources:
An individual, piece of equipment and its personnel, or a team of individuals with an
identified supervisor that can be used at an incident
5. Strike Teams:
A group of resources of the same size and type
6. Task Forces:
A combination of different single resources assembled for a particular operational
need, with common communications and leader, and
7. Units:
The organizational element having functional responsibility for specific incident
planning, logistics, or finance/administration activity.
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L. Equipment Readiness 17.5.2; 46.1.8 (4A, B)
It is the responsibility of each Departmental unit or person to which property is assigned
to maintain any issued and stored Department property in a state of operational readiness.
Department Lieutenant or designated Supervisor, as assigned, will conduct a documented
quarterly inspection for operational readiness of equipment under their oversight and
designated for use in support of this plan. Items to be inspected include, but are not
limited to, checking the operation of generator(s), checking fuel levels in vehicles,
confirming with shelters, updated call list for personnel, testing radios, and testing the
back-up radio system. 46.1.2
Completed inspection reports will be submitted to the Deputy Chief of Operations where
they will be stored in his/her file cabinet for easy review by the Chief. Copies will be
maintained in a virtual folder stored on the I-Drive by the Lieutenant or Supervisor
conducting the inspection. 46.1.8 (4C)
M. Disturbances
MGL c.40 s.98 gives police officers the authority to suppress and prevent all disturbances
and disorder, disperse any assembly of three or more persons, and enter any building to
suppress a riot or breach of the peace therein. Officers assigned to a disturbance/crowd
control will:
1. Use only the amount of force reasonably necessary to obtain control, to protect
themselves, other officers, or bystanders from physical injury or to make arrests;
2. Maintain a professional demeanor;
3. Be vigorous and decisive when action is required;
4. Act as a coordinated unit;
5. Keep emotional and agitated persons in the crowd separated, if possible; and,
6. Keep counter-demonstrations from forming.
No attempt shall be made to accomplish a police objective without sufficient resources on
scene. A crowd should be broken up from its outer edges and permitted to disperse as
individuals or small groups. A sufficient number of avenues of dispersal will be provided
whenever possible.
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N. Accessibility 46.1.2
Copies of all policies, plans and procedures that relate to special situations or unusual
occurrences will be kept in an Emergency Operations Manual that shall be located in the
Control Room. The Emergency Response Coordinator will update the Manual at least
annually.
It is the responsibility of all supervisors to be familiar with all written plans and
procedures for emergency situations and unusual incidents.
O. Training 46.1.9 (1,2,3,4); 46.3.4
All affected personnel will receive documented annual training on this All Hazards Plan
in conjunction with the Homeland Security Policy which also addresses events involving
hazardous materials. This will include all full-time officers in addition to any reserve
intermittent officers working for our agency. Training will incorporate our agency’s
Incident Command System. Training can be as simple as a policy review at roll call or as
extensive as a hands-on training exercise.
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