Emergency Response and Crisis Management Flashcards

What does the NYSP Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) do during a barricaded subject incident?

Answer: Use verbal communication techniques to peacefully resolve the standoff and preserve life

The NYSP Crisis Negotiation Team uses trained communication techniques to establish rapport, reduce tension, and work toward a peaceful resolution of barricaded or hostage situations.

What is 'command post' during a major NYSP emergency response?

Answer: A designated location where incident commanders, communications, and operational planning are centralized

A command post is a centralized location established at or near a major incident where commanders coordinate resources, receive information, and direct operations.

Which federal framework guides multi-agency emergency response coordination in the U.S., including NYSP operations?

Answer: The National Incident Management System (NIMS)

NIMS is the federal framework that establishes common terminology, ICS, and coordination principles used by all government agencies including the NYSP during emergencies.

What is the purpose of an 'after-action review' (AAR) following a major NYSP emergency response?

Answer: To systematically identify what worked, what did not, and how to improve future responses

An after-action review is a structured analysis of how an incident was handled, identifying strengths and gaps to improve training, procedures, and future emergency responses.

What is the NYSP's role in New York's Emergency Management cycle?

Answer: NYSP contributes to all four phases: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery

The NYSP plays a role across all four phases of the emergency management cycle — helping prepare communities, mitigate risks, respond to incidents, and support recovery efforts.

During a natural disaster response, what is the NYSP's priority regarding civilian traffic?

Answer: Implement contraflow operations and road closures to facilitate evacuation and emergency access

During natural disasters, the NYSP coordinates contraflow traffic patterns and road closures to expedite civilian evacuations and ensure emergency vehicles can move freely.