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BUFFALO GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Emergency Management services are an important aspect of the Buffalo Grove Police Department’s ability to respond to critical inci- dents efficiently and expeditiously. To prepare for unexpected events, Buffalo Grove Police Department staff regularly reviews General Orders pertaining to our All-Hazard Plan. They also work closely with the Buffalo Grove Fire Department and Emergency Management Assis- tance team to train in areas related to incident command structures and Rescue Task Force operations during active threat events. When deploy- ing Rescue Task Force operations, police personnel work toward mak- ing the scene safe for fire personnel to enter. The Buffalo Grove Fire De- partment plays a vital support role by providing an emergency medical response to victims. The Emergency Management Assistance team is comprised of qualified volunteers who provide critical communication support during these incidents.
Each officer receives medical response training including the application of tourniquets, chest seals, bandages, and general wound care. On a biennial basis, sworn and civilian staff recertify on CPR and the use of AEDs.
In 2022, officers took part in an active threat response training
held at a vacant office building. During this hands-on training, they practiced de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention methods, tactical cover, and medical response tech- niques. Additionally, members of the Buffalo Grove Police Department, along with key stakeholders and school staff, participated in a simu- lated exercise relating to an active threat scenario in a school. Through this training, strategies and best practices were discussed to better prepare for a variety of critical incidents.
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Additional support is avail- able to the Buffalo Grove Police Department through the following entities:
› Northern Illinois Police Alarm System (NIPAS)
› Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS)
› Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)