Question

How many threats Florence encountered?

Answer 1

I. POLICY

It is the policy of the Florence Police Department to resolve active threats by

tactically isolating, containing and removing the threat and protecting citizens that

are effected by the threat.

II. PURPOSE

This written order establishes guidelines for the resolution of active threats that may

occur within the area of operation of the Florence Police Department.

III. SCOPE

This written directive is applicable to all personnel.

IV. RESPONSIBILITY

All sworn personnel are responsible for complying with this directive.

V. DEFINITIONS

A. ACTIVE THREAT: Any current/on-going actions of an individual

that create an imminent threat to the lives and safety of citizens or officers.

An active threat is any action, if allowed to continue, will very likely

result in the death or serious physical injury to one or more persons.

B. ACTIVE SHOOTER IN A STRUCTURE: An individual inside a

large structure who is currently firing a weapon at people inside the

structure. The fact that no one has been injured does not negate the fact

that the individual is an active shooter. An active shooter poses an

imminent threat.