Mobile Field Force Law Enforcement (Crowd Control Teams)

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Federal Emergency Management Agency

Resource: Mobile Field Force Law Enforcement (Crowd Control Teams)
Category: Law Enforcement/Security Kind: Team
Minimum Capabilities (Component)	Minimum Capabilities (Metric)	Type I	Type II	Type III	Type IV	Other
Equipment	Protective Clothing	Protective Clothing; Soft Body Armor (helmet and face shield, gloves, shin guards); Fire-resistant clothing recommended	Protective Clothing; Soft Body Armor (helmet and face shield, gloves, shin guards); Fire- resistant clothing recommended	Protective Clothing; Soft Body Armor (helmet and face shield, gloves, shin guards); Fire-resistant clothing recommended
	Communication	Team Radio Communication Equipment (portable radios, extra batteries, battery charger, cellular phones) asterpharmacy.com	Team Radio Communication Equipment (portable radios, extra batteries, battery charger, cellular phones)	Team Radio Communication Equipment (portable radios, extra batteries, battery charger, cellular phones)
	Respiratory Protection	NIOSH-approved protective mask	NIOSH-approved protective mask	NIOSH-approved protective mask
	Safety Equipment	Safety glasses; Ear protection (recommended); Fire extinguisher	Safety glasses; Ear protection (recommended); Fire extinguisher	Safety glasses; Ear protection (recommended); Fire extinguisher
		Foul Weather Gear; Handheld Shields	Foul Weather Gear; Hand-Held Shields	Foul Weather Gear; Hand-Held Shields
		Personal Hydration System	Personal Hydration System	Personal Hydration System
	Chemical Protective Clothing	Level C PPE suits for entire team	Level C PPE suits for entire team
	Counter-Sniper Equipment	Provided by SWAT Team	(2) Shoulder fired weapons
	Surveillance Equipment	Video equipment capabilities	Video equipment capabilities	Video equipment capabilities
	Individual Weapons	Department authorized handguns; Duty gear and equipment	Department authorized handguns; Duty gear and equipment	Department authorized handguns; Duty gear and equipment
	Impact Weapons	Riot Control Batons or approved impact weapon	Riot Control Batons or approved impact weapon	Riot Control Batons or approved impact weapon
	Miscellaneous Equipment	Bullhorns; Flex Cuffs; Mass Arrest Kits	Bullhorns; Flex Cuffs; Mass Arrest Kits	Bullhorns; Flex Cuffs; Mass Arrest Kits
	Delivery Systems	Chemical Agents and Delivery Systems; Less lethal munitions and delivery systems	Chemical Agents and Delivery Systems; Less lethal munitions and delivery systems	Chemical Agents and Delivery Systems; Less lethal munitions and delivery systems
Personnel		1 OIC 1 Deputy OIC 4 Supervisors 2 Counter Snipers 8 Grenadiers 38 Officers 4 Prison Transportation Officers 1 Field Booking Team Recommended	1 OIC 1 Deputy OIC 4 Supervisors 2 Counter Snipers 8 Grenadiers 38 Officers 4 Prison Transportation Officers	1 OIC 2 Supervisors 1 Counter Sniper 4 Grenadiers 19 Officers 2 Prison Transportation Officers
Vehicles		2 Prisoner Transportation Vans 14 Patrol Vehicles	2 Prisoner Transportation Vans 14 Patrol Vehicles	1 Prisoner Transportation Van 7 Patrol Vehicles
Training		No known national standard; Law enforcement officer with certified advanced training	No known national standard; Law enforcement officer with certified advanced training	No known national standard; Law enforcement officer with certified advanced training

Comments:

Type IA predesignated team consisting of a Type I or a Type II tactical team (platoon) including four 12-person squads and an OIC and a Deputy OIC. Each squad includes a supervisor. The team is capable of managing large-scale operations including managing crowds, traffic control enforcement, and general saturation presence for the purpose of maintaining order and preserving the peace to include CBRN environments. The team engages in routine training to maintain advanced skill level.

Type IIA predesignated team consisting of four 12-person squads and an OIC and a Deputy OIC. Each squad includes a supervisor. The team is capable of managing large crowds, traffic control enforcement, and general saturation presence for the purpose of maintaining order and preserving the peace to include CBRN environments. The team engages in routine training to maintain advanced skill level.

Type IIIA nondesignated team consisting of two 12-person squads and an OIC. Each squad includes a supervisor. The team is capable of managing large crowds, traffic control enforcement, and general saturation presence for the purpose of maintaining order and preserving the peace.

Definitions

OIC	Officer in Charge
NIOSH	National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
CBRN	Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear
Level C PPE	Personal Protection Equipment consisting of a non-encapsulated chemical resistant suit with APR
SWAT	Special Weapons Assault Team
Platoon	Consists of (4) 12-person squads with an OIC (minimum rank of lieutenant) and Deputy OIC (minimum rank of sergeant), each with a driver. Total minimum personnel is 52, with a minimum total of 14 vehicles
Squad	An organized element of a platoon consisting of 11 officers and a supervisor (sergeant). 12 total personnel in a minimum of 3 patrol vehicles
Field Booking Team	A team of personnel specially trained to respond to field incidents and set up a booking site to facilitate the booking process and transportation of those arrested. The size of the team depends on the nature of the incident
Mass Arrest Kit	Kit containing field booking forms, Polaroid or digital camera, flex cuffs, plastic bags for prisoner property, computers, cutting tool for flex cuffs, fingerprint equipment


National Mutual Aid & Resource Management Initiative	Law Enforcement