MACTAC (Multi-Assault Counter-Terrorism Action Capabailities) Response Policy

Mactac is used when:

• incidents occur simultaneously and exceed conventional law enforcement tactics and resources

• Includes incidents involving shootings, stabbing, rammings, IEDs, and other potential threats

• Should not be utilized in place of conventional response tactics to a barricaded person or hostage incident

• Cannot be used in conjunction with star de-escalation or barricade subjects//these incidents emphasize slowed momentum and gathering resources//mactac requires immediate intervention

Cold Zone

• nay area with dedicated LE protecting a defined geographic area(s) that has been cleared and secured. To establish a cold zone, arriving officers and personnel clear and secure all perimeters. The command post, triage, treatment, and transport area(s), and staging are examples of areas in the cold zone.

Force Protection

• protective details for the incident command post, staging area(s), fire and medical response teams or for additional protection as dictated by the IC.

Hot zone

Area with known threat

• only LE or armed personnel attempting to isolate, contain, or neutralize hostile threat(s) are allowed in this area

Limited Resource Response

• The use of limited resources-one, two, or three officers-to respond to an active-assailant event when the need to interrupt outweighs the time to wait for the forth or fifth officer to form the traditional active-assailant teams

MACTAC Activation

• A MACTAC incident is confirmed, compelling the affected area command to respond directly

MACTAC alert

• A report of a MACTAC incident occurring or potentially occurring. In-the-box patrol squads may be placed on alert in preparation or as a reserve to activated units

MACTAC incident:

• An extraordinary incident, even by law enforcement standards, and/or an unusual occurrence that exceeds conventional law enforcement tactics and resources

MACTAC notification

• A general notification for area commands that are not affected

• Patrol squads do not need to respond to a rally point but should orient themselves if they are placed on alert

• Any confirmed MACTAC Incident, the communications bureau should broadcast a valleywide MACTAC notification

MACTAC RESPONSE PROCEDURE

Patrol:

1. Units within area commands in which incident occurs may self-dispatch, proceed if dispatched by communications, or respond as directed by the primary/initial responding officer or supervisors to the staging area or immediate incident area

2. Officers within the area command and/or immediate area should respond directly to the threat unless otherwise directed by supervisors

3. Units from neighboring area commands may not self-dispatch unless the incident occurs within reasonable proximity to the border between the area commands and the officer

4. Units from neighboring area commands can respond to the incident if advised by Communications, the watch commander, IC, area command captain, or area command LT to the staging area or immediate incident area, as directed

5. Upon receiving a MACTAC alert or MACTAC activation, in-the-box squads will respond to their pre-designated rally points. Activated in-the-box squads that have arrived to the rally points will receive the brief, gear up, and respond as directed (support team, assault team, security team, rescue task force (RTF)).

   1. Officers assigned to in-the-box squads who do not arrive at the rally points prior to the squad leaving will not attempt to catch up or follow their squads but will be reassigned to the Stay at Home squad. Self-dispatching is prohibited.

MACTAC Response Procedure

Plainclothes

Non-uniformed officers near the incident may respond to the staging area or as directed by the IC.

• careful consideration will be given to the assistance they can provide in relationship to that of a marked patrol unit with a uniformed officer.

• Non-uniformed officers should be readily identifiable as law enforcement to mitigate blue-on-blue incidents

MACTAC response procedure

First arriving units will:

1. Ensure officer and public safety by utilizing in the 4 A’s concept: Assess, Announce, Assemble, and Act

2. Attempt to verify information provided, do not rely on second- or third-hand information if possible

3. Provide situational updates to Communications when possible

4. Be cognizant that one, two, or three officers may utilize limited resource response if their immediate action can stop the threat and save lives. Assess the threat and available resources in deployment of a limited resource responds prior to the arrival of additional resources. Change the call sign if feasible, including the original call signs of officers (ex. “2C1, 2C2, 2C3, making entry. Change our callsign to assault 1”)

5. If time allows, establish a four- to five-officer assault team. The assault team will make entry to interrupt, interdict, and neutralize the threat

6. If utilizing the limited resource response, direct additional arriving units to the proper location to establish a link-up to form a four-to five-officer element if feasible.

7. Be cognizant of victims who may be hiding, confused, frightened, and who may not respond to directions from uniformed officers.

   1. Communicate location of victim(s) and/or those sheltered in place to communications and the IC

   2. Communicate and establish the delineation of a warm zone from the hot zone when the suspect is isolated, contained, or neutralized

MACTAC Response Procedure

Sergeants will

1. If the first arriving supervisor on-scene, make entry with the initial officer(s), providing direction and overall command and control. Utilize the four C’s Concept: Contain, Control, Communicate, Coordinate.

2. Upon additional supervisor response, establish a formal Incident Command Post. Consider utilizing NCORE TAC channels for establishment of unified command.

3. If one of the first arriving officers has taken IC, determine if a transfer of command needs to occur from the officer to the sergeant. This will be based on size, type, and complexity of the incident.

4. Upon arrival of fire department personnel, establish a unified command.

5. Determine the need for additional Incident Command System (ICS) command and general staff positions based on the size, type, and complexity of the incident.

6. Ensure the watch commander has been notified in teh absence of an area lieutenant.

MACTAC Response Procedure

Supervisors/officers arriving will:

1. Respond to the staging area or as otherwise directed by the IC or Communications

2. Contact the staging area manager for deployment orders

3. Exercise radio discipline, remaining off channel, and activate the “arrive” button on the MDT

4. Remain on post until relieved or released

MACTAC response procedure

Off-duty personnel will:

1. Prior to responding to a large-scale incident, notify the direct supervisor to coordinate an organized response based on the needs of the incident. Officers responding from off-duty status will utilize the TAC Dispatch channels, located under the Events TAC profile, log on for instructions or event details. This can also be used to log on a squad if they are called in. Personnel will respond to a secondary staging area to determine if or where they are needed.

   1. Off-duty or plainclothes units should be readily identifiable before deployment into an active area of operation. Officers will wear an LVMPD uniform or identifiable police insignias and have necessary equipment readily available (ex. Radio, handcuffs, and less lethal option) on their person

   2. Off-duty personnel at or near the incident should make every effort to assist victims. Off-duty personnel must be cognizant of their surroundings and how they can identify themselves to arriving first responders. Off-duty personnel will follow directions without hesitation from uniformed/readily identifiable first responders arriving on scene.

2. Make all efforts to log on with Communications, via phone or radio, and/or alternative means prior to responding to a large-scale incident.