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TOPEKA - POLICE OPERATIONS INVOLVING HOSTAGES

NCJ Number
30390
Author(s)
ANON
Date Published
Unknown
Length
12 pages
Annotation
RECOMMENDED POLICY AND GUIDELINES IN THE AREAS OF JURISDICTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY, HOSTAGE SAFETY, OPERATION CONTROL, AND DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A TACTICAL PLAN.
Abstract
SOME OF THE TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE OFFENDER, THE USE OF DEADLY FORCE, AND DEALING WITH THE NEWS MEDIA. AN OUTLINE OF POLICE PROCEDURES IS ATTACHED.