Emergency Response

Performance Outcome 4.1.

Identify emergencies.

Training Objective Related to 4.1.

1. Given a written exercise, identify:

a. Nature and human made emergencies

b. Security and safety measures

c. Isolation

d. Containment

e. Prevention

f. Structural damage and/or failure

g. Work stoppage and/or shortage

h. Incident management

Criteria: The trainee shall be tested on the following:

4.1.1. Identify indicators and levels of severity for nature and human made emergencies

            4.1.2. Identify response and management procedures    

            4.1.3. Identify containment procedures

            4.1.4. Identify group movement

            4.1.5. Identify safety procedures

Lesson Plan Guide: The lesson plan shall include the following:

1. Identify nature and/or human made emergencies.

a. Indicators

b. Levels of severity

2. Identify hazmat incident(s), bomb(s) and/or improvised explosive device(s) or bomb threat(s).

3. Identify safety procedures and measures to protect inmates, staff and visitors.

4. Identify procedures for controlling fire(s).

5. Identify procedures to be employed during power failure; loss of heat; loss of water; structural failure, etc.

Performance Outcome 4.2.

Identify hostage situations.

Training Objective Related to 4.2.

1. Given a written or practical exercise, identify:

a. Hostage situation(s)

b. Principles of survival

c. Security and safety procedures and techniques

d. Response procedures         

Criteria: The trainee shall be tested on the following:

4.2.1. Identify psychological parameters of the hostage situation(s)

4.2.2. Identify survival principles

4.2.3. Identify security and safety procedures and techniques

4.2.4. Identify response procedures

Lesson Plan Guide: The lesson plan shall include the following:

1. Identify psychological parameters of hostage situation(s).

2. Identify procedures in hostage situation(s).

3. Identify principles of survival for a hostage(s), inmates, and/or staff.

4. Identify actions by hostage(s), inmates, and/or staff which contribute to their safety and survival.

Performance Outcome 4.3.

Participate in emergency drills and exercises.

Training Objective Related to 4.3.

1. Given a practical exercise, participate in emergency drills and exercises.        

Criteria: The trainee shall be tested on the following:

4.3.1. Identify emergency drills and exercises

4.3.2. Demonstrate duties and responsibilities during emergency drills and exercises

Lesson Plan Guide: The lesson plan shall include the following:

1. Identify how to participate in and conduct emergency drills and exercises.

2. Demonstrate duties and responsibilities during drills and exercises.   

Performance Outcome 4.4.

Identify and demonstrate first aid and CPR skills.

Training Objective Related to 4.4.

1. Given a written test and practical exercises, successfully:

a. Complete a first aid course

b. Complete CPR course        

Criteria: The trainee shall be tested on the following:

4.4.1. Identify and demonstrate first aid techniques

4.4.2. Identify and demonstrate CPR techniques

Lesson Plan Guide: The lesson plan shall include the following:

1. Identify and demonstrate first aid techniques.

2. Identify and demonstrate CPR techniques.

Performance Outcome 4.5.

Complete incident management training.

Training Objective Related to 4.5.

1. Given a written or practical exercise, complete:

a. (Repealed)

b. FEMA IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS) Introductory training

c. ICS 100 Introductory training

Criteria: The trainee shall be tested on the following:

4.5.1. Identify and complete IS-700 NIMS Introductory training course

4.5.2. Identify and complete ICS 100 Introductory training course

Lesson Plan Guide: The lesson plan shall include the following:

1. (Repealed)

2. Complete IS-700 NIMS Introductory training course.

3. Complete ICS 100 Introductory training course.

Performance Outcome 4.6.

Identify applicable laws, definitions and background information related to terrorism.

Training Objectives Related to 4.6.

1. Given a written exercise, define terrorism according to Title 16 U.S.C and applicable laws in the Code of Virginia.

2. Given a written or practical exercise, identify the differences between extremist beliefs, terrorist activity, and acts/speech protected by the First Amendment

3. Given a written or practical exercise identify the distinctions between and individual acting alone, domestic and international terrorist organizations and their supporters:

a. Background information

1. International

2.  Domestic (Intra-national)

b. Strategies/current trends                                

1. Propaganda

2. Internet resource

3. Complex coordinated attacks intended to overwhelm the local jurisdiction and initiate a regional /statewide response

a. Three or more attackers

b. Simultaneous attack of two or more sites

4. Other as identified

c. Primary objectives

d. Potential targets

Criteria: The trainee shall be tested on the following:

4.6.1. Define terrorism according to Title 16 U.S.C and applicable laws in the Code of Virginia.

4.6.2. Identify the difference between extremist beliefs, terrorist activity, and acts/speech protected by the First Amendment

4.6.3. Identify the distinctions between and individual acting alone, domestic and international terrorist organizations and their supporters:

4.6.3.1. Extreme political groups (Sovereign Citizens)

4.6.3.2. Race-based hate groups (White Supremacist, Black Separatists)     

4.6.3.3. Religious-based hate groups (Christian Identity, Westboro Baptist Church)

4.6.3.4. Special interest groups (anti-abortion, animal rights)

4.6.3.5. Foreign Terrorist Organizations (al Qaeda, ISIS, Boko Haram)

4.6.3.6. Identify the primary objectives of terrorists:

4.6.3.6.1. Recognition

                        4.6.3.6.2. Coercion

                        4.6.3.6.3. Intimidation

4.6.3.6.4. Provocation

4.6.3.6.5. Insurgency Support

4.6.3.7. Potential targets

Lesson Plan Guide: The lesson plan shall include the following:

1. Define terrorism according to Title 16 U.S.C and applicable laws in the Code of Virginia.

2. Identify the difference between extremist beliefs and terrorist activity acts/speech protected by the First Amendment (i.e. subject has radical beliefs which are not a violation of law until they act upon them)

a.  Identify the radicalization process and the behavioral factors influencing the process

b. Terrorist recruitment cycle and socialization activities

3. Identify the distinctions between and individual acting alone, domestic and international terrorist organizations and their supporters:

a.  Extreme political groups (Sovereign Citizens)

b. Race-based hate groups (White Supremacist, Black Separatists)

c. Religious-based hate groups (Christian Identity, Westboro Baptist Church)

d.  Special interest groups (anti-abortion, animal rights)

e. Foreign Terrorist Organizations (al Qaeda, ISIS, Boko Haram)

4. Identify types of organizations and individuals engaging in acts of terrorism.

a.  Background information

1. International

2. Domestic (Intra-national)

b. Strategies/current trends                          

1. Propaganda

2. Internet resources

3.  Complex coordinated attacks intended to overwhelm the local jurisdiction and initiate a regional /statewide response

 a. Three or more attackers

 b. Simultaneous attack of two or more sites

c. Primary objectives

d.  Potential targets

 

Performance Outcome 4.7.

Identify common precursors associated with the production of hazardous devices accessible through legal and illegal means.

Training Objective Related to 4.7.

1. Given a  written or practical exercise, identify common precursors associated with the production of hazardous devices and related equipment using legal and illegal resources:

a.  Chemical agents

b. Biological agents

c.  Radiological devices

d. Explosive devices

e. Weapons of mass destruction

2. Given a written or practical exercise, identify the responsibilities of the first officer on the scene of an act of terrorism. 

Criteria: The trainee shall be tested on the following:

4.7.1. Identify common precursors associated with the production of hazardous devices and related equipment using legal and illegal resources:

4.7.1.1. Chemical agents

4.7.1.2. Biological agents

4.7.1.3. Radiological devices

4.7.1.4. Explosive devices

4.7.1.5. Weapons of mass destruction

4.7.2. Recognize and evaluate the situation.

4.7.3. Avoid and isolate the area.

4.7.4. Notify appropriate agencies and request assistance.

4.7.5. If and when determined, proceed to evacuate/shelter in place.

Lesson Plan Guide: The lesson plan shall include the following:

1. Identify common precursors associated with the production of hazardous devices and related equipment using legal and illegal resources:

a. Chemical agents

b. Biological agents

c.  Radiological devices

d. Explosive devices

e. Weapons of mass destruction

2. Recognize and evaluate the situation.

3. Avoid and isolate the area.

4. Notify appropriate agencies and request assistance.

5. If and when determined, proceed to evacuate/shelter in place.

Performance Outcome 4.8.

Identify the impact of social media on today’s terrorism activities.

Training Objective Related to 4.8.

1. Given a written or practical exercise, identify the impact various forms of social media have on today’s terrorist activity.

Criteria: The trainee shall be tested on the following:

4.8.1 Identify the impact of social media on terrorist activities.

4.8.1.1. Monitor social media during the event, as applicable

4.8.1.2. Utilizing social media for distribution of information

Lesson Plan Guide: The lesson plan shall include the following:

1. Identify the impact of social media on terrorist activities.

a. Monitor social media during the event, as applicable

b. Utilizing social media for distribution of information

Performance Outcome 4.9.

Identify behavior(s) and indicators of suspicious non-criminal and criminal activity that may alert law enforcement to acts of terrorism and identify resources capable of providing assistance.

Training Objectives Related to 4.9.

1. Given a written or practical exercise, identify behavior(s) and indicators of suspicious non-criminal and criminal terrorist activity.

2. Given a written or practical exercise identify federal, state, and local resources.

Criteria: The trainee shall be tested on the following: 

4.9.1. Identify behaviors and indicators of suspicious non-criminal and criminal activities.

4.9.2. Identify federal, state, and local resources.

            4.9.2.1. Federal

                        4.9.2.1.1. Joint Terrorism Task Force

4.9.2.1.2. Terrorist Screening Center (TSC)

4.9.2.1.3. National Joint Terrorism Task Force

            4.9.2.2. State Police – Fusion Center 

            4.9.2.3. Local resources

Lesson Plan Guide: The lesson plan shall include the following:

1. Identify behavior(s) and indicators

a. Suspicious non-criminal

b. Criminal

2. Identify federal, state, and local resources.

a. Federal

1.  Joint Terrorism Task Force

2. Terrorist Screening Center (TSC)

3.   National Joint Terrorism Task Force

b. State Police – Fusion Center 

c.  Local resources