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Subject: Handling
Kidnapping and Extortion Cases |
Series Number
Change 309.5 A 1 Effective
Date September 13, 1991
Revision
Date March ,1991 |
The purpose of this
order is to provide members with guidance when they become involved in a
kidnapping or extortion case, to set forth steps that should be taken to
standardize the investigation of such cases, and to establish the lines of
authority for the conduct of the investigation. This order Consists
of the following parts:
PART I Responsibilities and Procedures for Members
of the Department
A. Policy.
B. Patrol Operations Procedures.
C. Tactical Operations Procedures.
D. Release of Information to the News Media.
PART II Responsibilities and Procedures for
Supervisory and Command Personnel
A. District Watch Commanders.
B. Watch Commander. Criminal
Investigations Division.
C. Senior Robbery Branch Official.
D. Robbery Branch Commander.
E. Commanding Officer, Criminal Investigations
Division.
PART I
A. Policy.
1. The
department shall investigate reports of kidnapping or extortion utilizing the
level of resources considered necessary by the Robbery Branch Commander, or
senior official acting in his / her place, to ensure the safety and welfare of
the victim and others who are involved.
2. The
department shall respond to reports of kidnapping or extortion in a timely
manner, and shall require the full cooperation of needed elements.
a. The
district watch commander shall be the initial field commander in accordance
with General Order No. 309.1 (Barricade/Hostage Situation and Other Unusual
Incidents) and the requirements of this order.
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b. Upon
arrival at the scene, the Robbery Branch Commander, or senior official acting
in his/ her place, shall:
(1) Assume command of the investigation,
(2) Assume the role of field commander, and
(3) Upon
approval, establish and direct the tactical operations plan.
c. Upon
being relieved as field commander, the district watch commander shall:
(1) Maintain
control of patrol personnel, and
(2) Assist
the Robbery Branch Commander in the execution of the tactical operations plan
by:
(a) Providing
advice on the deployment of personnel ana other
resources, based on his/her experience and
knowledge of the district; and
(b) Executing
the tactical operations plan according to the decision of the Robbery Branch
Commander.
4. Use
of civilians in a tactical operation shall be in accordance with the policy
outlined in General Order No, 308.13 (Casual Clothes Units).
B. Patrol Operations Procedures
Once
a member determines that a possible kidnapping/extortion has occurred, he/she
shall:
1.
Request
that a supervisor and the watch commander respond to the
scene;
2.
Immediately
notify the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) Watch Commander by land-line;
3. Prepare PD Forms 251 and 252 capturing information itemized in Attachment A; and
4. Be guided by the instructions of the
supervisor.
C. Tactical Procedures.
1. Authorization.
a. The
Robbery Branch Commander shall obtain the approval of the CID Commander prior
to the implementation of a tactical operations plan.
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b. In
field situations where the district watch commander judges that a tactical
operations plan must be implemented without further delay, because the safety
and welfare of the victim or others is of immediate and critical concern, the
watch commander shall inform the Robbery Branch Commander and the CID
Commander, as soon as practical, of the circumstances and actions being taken.
2. Use of Tactics and Attachment A.
When
implementing the tactical operations plan, the field commander execute, as
necessary, those procedures itemized on the check list at
D. Release of Information to the News Media.
Information
pertaining to kidnapping/extortion situations shall only be released through
the Office of Public Information and Media Productions.
PART II
A. District Watch Commanders shall:
1.
Serve as the initial field commander at
scenes of reports of kidnap
ping/extortion and shall be guided by the provisions of
General Order No. 309.1. as they apply to
kidnapping/extortion situations, and this order; and
2.
Implement
a tactical operations plan in exigent circumstances. As
Outlined in Part IC above.
B. Watch Commander. Criminal
Investigations Division.
Upon
being notified of a possible kidnapping/extortion situation, the CID Watch
Commander shall immediately notify the senior Robbery Branch official of this
information.
C. Senior Robbery Branch Official.
The
senior Robbery Branch official shall immediately carry out the following
procedures upon being notified of a possible kidnapping/extortion:
1. Begin the execution of initial investigative
procedures;
2. Provide the necessary security measures, as
outlined in Attachment A;
3. Employ
the use of the Kidnapping/Extortion Kit, as appropriate (see Attachment A);
4. Dispatch a Robbery. Branch team to the field
command post;
5. Establish a command post within the Robbery
Branch or at another l location as
deemed appropriate;
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6. Notify the Robbery Branch Commander; and
7. Carry
out the responsibilities of the Robbery Branch Commander until he/she arrives,
or in his/her absence.
D. Robbery Branch Commander upon his/her
arrival at the scene, shall:
1. Assume responsibility for the investigation;
2. Relieve the district watch commander as field
commander;
3. Ensure that security measures are appropriate
and adequate;
4. Ensure that the Kidnapping/Extortion Kit is
being properly employed;
5.
If
necessary, make a request for additional manpower through the Night.
6. If the Federal Bureau of investigation (FBI)
has jurisdiction:
a. Cause
that agency to be notified,
b. Conduct
the investigation jointly with the FBI,
c. Notify
the CID Commander as soon as practical, and
d. Avail
the department of the technical services that the FBI will provide.
7. If
the FBI has no jurisdiction, notify the following organizational elements, if
time permits, and request, as needed, the specialized services they provide:
a. The
Electronic Surveillance Unit,
b. The
Emergency Response Team,
c. The
Helicopter Section, and•
d. The
Communications Division.
8. Resolve
any conflicts between patrol and Robbery Branch personnel regarding the
implementation of the tactical operations plan and the continuing conduct of
patrol operations procedures.
E. Commanding Officer. Criminal
Investigations Division.
The
CID Commander may authorize the implementation of a tactical operation, as
provided above.
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CHECKLIST FOR KIDNAPPING AND EXTORTION
INCIDENTS FIRST OFFICER(S) ON SCENE
First Officer(s) On the Scene (PATROL PERSONNEL)
0 1. Determine whether a
possible kidnapping/extortion has
occurred,
if so...
0 2. Request that a
supervisor and the watch commander respond to scene.
0 3. Notify CID Watch
Commander landline.
0 4. Prepare PD Forms 251 and 252 capturing the
following:
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Name,
address. and telephone number (inc
Jude area code) of
reporting person.
0 Address
and telephone number (include area code) if reporting person is calling from a
location different than that above.
0 Type of threat received.
0 How
threat was received (phone, mail, in person, etc.).
0 Amount
of money demanded, or other demands made.
0 Time
of drop and location of drop sate or meeting.
0 Name of Victim(s).
0 Physical
Description and description of clothing of victim(s).
0 Name,
address, and phone number of places of employment of and/or schools attended by
each member of the primary family of the victim
0 5. Seek further
instructions from supervisor.
KIDNAPPING/EXTORTION
KIT (includes):
0 1.One telephone or such type that can be
hooked up to an induction coil.
0 2.Two induction coils.
0 3.Large recorder (cassette type).
0 4.Minimum six blank new cassette tapes (60
minutes each).
0 5.One
extra set of new replacement batteries.
0 6.Briefcase
- non-government issue
0 7.Cloth sack - laundry type
0 8.Paper bags - large
NOTE:
These items will be available to hold drop money or drugs if needed.
0 9.Binoculars.
0 10.Portable caller identification unit.
0 11.Jack to allow for the connection of two
(2) telephones.(This will allow the
monitoring of calls in the presence of the person who should be receiving the actual call so as to be
able to issue instructions.)
INITIAL FIELD COMMANDER
0 1. Assume command and
establish control of situation.
0 2. Establish field command
post (radio vehicle).
0 3. Advise dispatcher of
command post location and direct all officers
reporting
to scene to respond to that location.
0 4. Ensure that all Patrol
Operations procedures have been executed
0 5. Provide situation report
to dispatcher.
0 6. Divert pedestrian and vehicular traffic from
danger.
0 7. Maintain
control over all members on scene and return unneeded unitS
to
service.
O 8. Consider with and direct the efforts of
responding Robbery
Branch
team until Robbery Branch Commander assumes responsibility for the investigation.
0 9. Determine whether a
tactical plan must be implemented without further
delay.
0 10. if
necessary, implement a tactical plan employing the Tactical
Operations Plan itemized below.
0 11. Inform Robbery Branch
Commander and CID Commander as soon as
practical,
of circumstances and actions being taken.
O 12. Upon arrival of Robbery Branch Commander,
maintain control of Patrol
forces
and coordinate their tasks with Robbery Branch Commander
0 13. After arrival of Robbery
Branch Commander, maintain control of patrol
forces
and coordinate their tasks with Robbery Branch Commander
0 14. Lend Assistance and
resources to Robbery Branch Commander in his her
direction of
the Tactical Operations Plan.
ROBBERY BRANCH PERSONNEL
SENIOR ROBBERY BRANCH OFFICIAL
0 1. Begin initial
investigative procedures.
0 2. Provide necessary
security measures, as itemized below.
0 3. Employ use of
Kidnapping/Extortion Kit, as provided below.
0 4. Dispatch a Robbery
Branch team to field command post.
0 5. Establish a command post
within Robbery Branch or at another
location
as deemed appropriate.
0 6. Notify Robbery Branch
Commander.
ROBBERY BRANCH COMMANDER
0 1. Upon
arrival at scene. confer with initial field
commander
at field
command post.
0 2. Assume responsibility
for investigation and relieve initial
field
commander.
0 3. Ensure that security
measures are appropriate and adequate.
0 4. Ensure that
kidnapping/Extortion Kit is being properly employed.
0 5. Request
additional manpower, if necessary.
0 6. 11
FBI has jurisdiction, notify that agency and CID Commander.
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7. If FBI does not have jurisdiction, notify
specialized MPD elements
for needed services.
0 Electronic Surveillance Unit.
0 Emergency
Response Team.
0 Helicopter
Section.
0 Communications
Division.
0 8. Establish
Tactical Operations Plan, ensuring that the below itemized
tactical
operations procedures are employed.
0 9.
Obtain approval of CID Commander to implement Tactical Operations
Plan.
0 10.
Direct Tactical Operations Plan.
0 11.
Resolve conflicts between patrol and Robbery Branch Personnel
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12. At conclusion of incident, relinquish
control of scene to district
watch commander.
TACTICAL AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
TACTICAL OPERATIONS PROCEDURES
0 1. Utilize
telephone communications whenever possible (avoid use of
radio as much
as possible, since such communications are monitored
by non-law
enforcement individuals).
0 2. Utilize regular. non police automobiles in executing plan.
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3. Members utilized in and around drop sites
should reflect the character of the
neighborhood. (They should not stand out or be recognizable by the police.)
0 4. Marked and unmarked units should remain clear
of any locations where a tactical operation is taking place.
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5. Should the drop package require
"dummy" narcotics, the Narcotic
Branch shall be called upon to
assist.
0 6.No
citizen shall be utilized in a tactical operation without approval of
the Inspectional Services Officer.
SECURITY MEASURES
0 1.
Provide security to threatened victims and his/her family members, employees, or associates, as necessary.
0 2. Secure victim’s home and/or
business, as necessary.
0 3. Secure / Surveil potential drop site or meeting place to monitor and
record all activity (utilize old
clothes" units only).