Administrative General Order 2.17 Building Evacuation PAGE 1 OF 31 SUBJECT Virginia Beach Police Department General Order Chapter 2 - Personnel Information DISTRIBUTION ALL BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE: CALEA: EFFECTIVE DATE 04/14/2011 ORIGINATOR/REVIEW Chief's Staff Purpose To ensure the safe evacuation of all persons from the Police Headquarters Building, the Second, Third, and Fourth Precincts, and all other outlying police buildings and facilities in the event of an emergency. Policy In the event of a fire or other type of disaster, which threatens the safety and physical well being of police personnel, citizens, or detainees and requires their immediate evacuation from the building(s), the following procedure will be implemented. Police Headquarters Building When personnel are aware of a fire/disaster, a call will immediately be made by voice, telephone, or fire alarm box to warn other persons within the immediate area. The E911 Emergency Communications Division will be notified of any injuries, location, and additional assistance that may be required. All personnel and citizens will evacuate by the route described on the emergency evacuation diagram that shall be posted within each section of the building. Personnel should walk towards the nearest exit until they are outside and away from the building. Once outside, individuals will be directed to a designated location so that all persons may be accounted for. Precinct/Outlying Police Buildings and Facilities When personnel are aware of a fire/disaster within the precinct, a call will immediately be made by voice, telephone, or fire alarm box to warn others within the immediate area. The precinct desk officer (PDO) will immediately request assistance by voice, telephone, or hand-held radio to evacuate the holding facility. The E911 Emergency Communications Division will be notified of any injuries and of any assistance that will be required. All personnel and citizens will exit the building as described on the emergency evacuation diagram that shall be posted within each section of the precinct(s). Detainees will be escorted from the building by the safest and most expeditious route as designated on the emergency evacuation diagram. Once outside the building, an officer(s) will assume or shall be delegated the responsibility for the well being and security of the detainee(s) until relieved by the on-scene supervisor.
2.17 Building Evacuations Page 2 of 31 The highest ranking on-scene supervisor will assume command and control and account for all personnel and citizens in the building. Emergency Evacuation Diagrams An emergency evacuation diagram shall be posted in a conspicuous location within each section of the Police Headquarters Building, precincts, and outlying police buildings and facilities. Commanders shall ensure that all personnel under their command are familiar with this general order and the posted evacuation diagram(s) within their immediate area of concern. Emergency Evacuation Diagrams Headquarters Ground Floor Headquarters First Floor Headquarters Second Floor Second Precinct Third Precinct Fourth Precinct Animal Control Blackwater Range Bomb Squad Office Crime Prevention Creeds Range Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA) Mounted Patrol Ready Response Team Trailer Special Operations, Forensics, Evidence Storage Special Operations Helicopter Shop Special Operations Helicopter Hanger Special Operations K-9 Uniform and Supply
2.17 Building Evacuations Page 3 of 31 Headquarters Ground Floor Headquarters First Floor
2.17 Building Evacuations Page 4 of 31 Headquarters Second Floor
2.17 Building Evacuations Page 5 of 31 Second Precinct
2.17 Building Evacuations Page 6 of 31 Third Precinct
2.17 Building Evacuations Page 7 of 31 Fourth Precinct
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2.17 Building Evacuations Page 9 of 31 Animal Control
2.17 Building Evacuations Page 10 of 31 Ready Response Team Trailer
2.17 Building Evacuations Page 11 of 31 Blackwater Range Bomb Squad Office
2.17 Building Evacuations Page 12 of 31 Crime Prevention First Floor
2.17 Building Evacuations Page 13 of 31 Crime Prevention Second Floor
2.17 Building Evacuations Page 14 of 31 Creeds Law Enforcement Training Center
2.17 Building Evacuations Page 15 of 31 Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA)
2.17 Building Evacuations Page 16 of 31 Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA)
2.17 Building Evacuations Page 17 of 31 Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA)
2.17 Building Evacuations Page 18 of 31 Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA)
2.17 Building Evacuations Page 19 of 31 Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA)
2.17 Building Evacuations Page 20 of 31 Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA)
2.17 Building Evacuations Page 21 of 31 Mounted Patrol Shed
2.17 Building Evacuations Page 22 of 31 Mounted Patrol Indoor Arena
2.17 Building Evacuations Page 23 of 31 Mounted Patrol Main Barn
2.17 Building Evacuations Page 24 of 31 Mounted Patrol Barn B
2.17 Building Evacuations Page 25 of 31 Special Operations, Forensics Evidence Storage
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2.17 Building Evacuations Page 27 of 31 Special Operations Helicopter Shop First Floor Special Operations Helicopter Shop Second Floor
2.17 Building Evacuations Page 28 of 31 Special Operations Helicopter Hanger
2.17 Building Evacuations Page 29 of 31 Special Operations K-9 Facility
2.17 Building Evacuations Page 30 of 31 Uniform and Supply
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