CPD Patrol Procedures & Tactical Operations Flashcards

What is the first priority for a CPD officer arriving at an active shooter scene?

Answer: Stop the killing by locating and neutralizing the threat

Modern active shooter protocol requires immediate officer intervention to stop the threat and minimize casualties rather than waiting for specialized units.

What does the CPD's CAPS program stand for?

Answer: Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy

CAPS (Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy) is CPD's community policing framework that pairs officers with specific neighborhoods to build relationships.

What is the '21-foot rule' taught in CPD officer safety training?

Answer: The distance within which an edged-weapon attacker can close before an officer can draw and fire

Developed by Dennis Tueller, the 21-foot rule shows that an attacker with an edged weapon can close this distance before most officers can draw and fire effectively.

Under CPD policy, what events require an officer to immediately notify a supervisor?

Answer: Use of force, any arrest, and response to major incidents

CPD policy mandates timely supervisor notification for all use-of-force incidents, arrests, and major incidents to maintain proper oversight and accountability.

What is the purpose of establishing an Incident Command System (ICS) at a major CPD incident?

Answer: To coordinate multiple agencies through a unified, standardized command structure

ICS provides a flexible, standardized management framework that allows CPD and other agencies to work together effectively under unified command.

What does CPD's OEMC stand for and what role does it play?

Answer: Office of Emergency Management and Communications — dispatches CPD, CFD, and EMS resources

OEMC is Chicago's central public safety answering point, routing all 9-1-1 calls and dispatching police, fire, and emergency medical services.