NEW ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT - New Albany, Ohio

C. Upon receipt of a residential panic alarm or residential hold up alarm, the Dispatcher will:
Dispatch two officers who will respond as quickly as possible without the use of
siren or lights.
The dispatcher shall attempt to call the address and verify the validity of the
alarm.
Final approach to the area must be slow, silent, and dark.
Officers should observe, as they near the area, people, movement, and occupied
vehicles.
Officers shall park their cruisers out of sight of the address and should utilize
cover when approaching the address.
The first officer on the scene should advise all other responding officers where
he/she wants them to deploy.
If the dispatcher is unable to make contact with anyone at the address, officers
should approach the address and attempt to investigate by looking into windows
and listening.
If the dispatcher does make contact with a person in the residence, this individual
should be advised to meet officers at a specified location outside.
If the first officers discover a hostage or barricade situation, refer to Chapter
18.1.6.
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