METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

Police Policy & Planning Subcommittee

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4,000

12,500

30,000

Event Days: June 26 – July 5, 2015

Venues located throughout the region

Sporting Events

Countries Represented

Volunteer Workforce

Athletes Expected to Compete

Visitors to the Region for the Games

Projected Game Numbers

Scope of Event Indicators Number of competitors registered: 1,942

Many NCR public safety agencies represented Potential future swell from team numbers

Number of countries represented: 37 Notable concentrations: USA, Canada, Australia, United

Kingdom, Germany, India, Finland, Spain, Sweden, N. Ireland

Social media / online presence Website Page Views: 9,400,000+ (Past 28 Days) Twitter Followers: 21,000 + Facebook Likes: 74,000+

Hotel rooms booked: 6,500+ Room Nights Booked

COG Member Agency Registrat ion Part ic ipat ion

SCHEDULED MAJOR EVENTSOpening CeremonyRFK Stadium on June 26, 2015

Anticipate 40,000+ to attend

Athlete VillageReston Town Center

Athlete Registration, Entertainment, Medals Presented

Closing CeremonyWolf Trap on July 5, 2015

Events & Venues in NCR

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Fairfax CityFirefighter Muster

Cycling Race

Loudoun CountyBadminton

BowlingCycling Challenge

GolfIce HockeyPaintball

Indoor SoccerOutdoor Soccer

Arlington CountyIce Hockey

Prince William County Cycling

Ice HockeyRifle - Large Bore

GolfSt. Mary’s County

Motocross

Prince George’s CountyDragon Boat Racing

Washington DCOpening Ceremony

Beach VolleyballTown of Herndon

Bench PressPush - Pull

AnglingArchery

Athlete’s VillageBaseball

BasketballBiathlonBilliards

BodybuildingBoxingCrossfitClays

Closing CeremonyCross CountryCycling Sprint

EventDarts

DodgeballFlag Football

GolfHalf MarathonHonor GuardIce Hockey

Indoor VolleyballLacrosse

Martial ArtsMotorcycle Street

OrienteeringPolice Action Pistol

Police Pistol CombatRifle Air

Rifle Small BoreRowingRugby

Service DogsSkeet

SoftballStair RaceSwimming

Table TennisTennis

Toughest Competitor

Track & FieldTrap

TriathlonTug of WarUltimate

FirefighterWeight Lifting

WrestlingWrist Wrestling

Sporting Events in Fairfax County

Anticipated Impact in Region Increased demand for lodging near venue sites Increase in persons attending 4th of July festivities in region Increased patronage of businesses near venues, lodging & WPFG

events Potential VIP / Dignitaries to attend Increased use of mass-transit Increased international media coverage Airport travel increase prior to June 26th and following July 5th

Traffic & Parking Issues Associated with Opening & Closing Ceremonies Associated with major spectator events or events requiring road usage

Security Posture will be “Welcoming and Inviting”

Security Steering Committee Established

Security Plan Incorporates 3 Prongs:1. Community Engagement2. Regional Law Enforcement and Private Security Partnerships3. Robust Contingency Planning

DHS Designation - Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR 2)

Fairfax County Police Staffing Modifications Department going to A/B 12 Hour Shifts Leave Restricted, Training Postponed, Limited Court Dockets

In history of the WPFG no specific threats ever directed at the Games

SECURITY

ONGOING SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES

Infrastructure & Asset Protection Credentialing / Access Control Crisis Management Planning Coordinate Dignitary / VIP Protection Explosive Device / Suspicious Package Response Coordination on Fire/Life Safety/HAZMAT/OEM Items Intelligence Gathering Inter-agency Communication & Coordination Emergency Messaging System Training of Security Personnel

IED, Legal, TECC Refresher, Counter-Surveillance, Venue Coordination Transportation / Traffic Planning Venue Security Plans Airspace / Drone Considerations

OPERATIONAL SERVICES

Weapons – 600+ competitors will participate in 8 shooting events in 3 jurisdictions

Processing ATF Importation Waivers State Department Notifications Legal Consult to LE and Sports Coordinators Firearm storage program during Games

Airport Coordinate with CBP, Airport Manager’s Office, Airport PD ref Weapon

Imports Greeters for incoming athletes in secured areas

Volunteer Background ChecksEmbassy LiaisonsIncident Tracking & Special ServicesFleet Management & DriversTransportation

Private Citizens Visiting / Off-DutyUS Law Enforcement Foreign Athletes

Open Carryof a Firearm

Lawful except:18.2-308.2 Convicted Felons18.2-283 Places of religious worship during services18.2-308.1:4 Subjects of a protective order18.2-287.01 In airport terminals18.2-308.7 By minors, unless a hunting rifle18.2-283.1 In a courthouse18.2-308.1:3 Subjects of a TDO, involuntary treatment, etc.

Lawful Prohibited by FCPD SOP 04-002 -If in Fairfax County, off-duty Fairfax County Police personnel shall carry only an approved weapon, concealed.

Generally, non-immigrant aliens are prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.VA (18.2-308.2:01)US Title 18 USC 922(g)(5)

US Title 18 USC 922(y)A non-immigrant alien registered to attend a shooting sports event such as the 2015 WPFG may:*Rent/borrow a firearm for sporting purposes (includes shooting & ceremonial).*Bring a firearm & ammo into the US if they obtain a Temporary Import Waiver from the ATF. Generally this covers them to/from the airport, lodging, sporting contests and storage locations. The weapon and ammo cannot stay in the US after the Games end.

Concealed Carryof a Firearm

18.2-308: It is unlawful to hide a pistol or revolver from common observation without a Concealed Carry Permit (18.2-308.01). Hidden from common observation includes when it is observable but carried in a manner that disguises the weapon's true nature.

18.2-308.014, VA Reciprocity rule for holders of permits issued outside of VA – Currently recognized states: AK, AZ, AR, DE, ID (enhanced only), FL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MS, MT, NE, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, WA, WV, WI, WY.

Law Enforcement Safety Act of 2004 (HR 218) allows qualified current and retired US LEOs to carry a concealed firearm. Active personnel must have a photo ID issued by their agency on their person while in possession of a firearm. Retired LE must carry photo ID from agency they retired from and possess a certification confirming qualification within 12 months. LEOSA doesn’t cover all permit exemptions.

Private Property Establishments

Open to the Public

Open Carry & Concealed Carry are permitted, but establishments can prohibit firearms verbally or by signage. Can’t carry concealed & consume alcohol - 18.2-308.012

Establishments and places of public assembly have the right to deny entry to persons in possession of a firearm not engaged in duties

At public, private or religious schools; on grounds, at

school events or on buses18.2-308.1

Class 6 Felony unless unloaded, in a closed container, in a vehicle. Includes unloaded shotgun or rifle in a rack.Persons with a valid concealed handgun permit may possess a concealed handgun while in a vehicle in a parking lot, traffic circle, or vehicular ingress/egress point.

Lawful

Transportationin Vehicles

Generally, persons without a concealed carry permit transporting firearms between home and a place of purchase or repair, range, gun show or training class must have weapons unloaded and secured while transporting weapons hidden from common observation - 18.2-308(B)

LawfulNo requirement to be in performance of duties.Retirees carrying solely under LEOSA are not protected by the LE exemption in VA Code – must have VA or reciprocal permit.

18 USC 926A: Transport permitted if gun is unloaded and not readily accessible – can’t be in glove box or console.

If under the Influence of Alcohol, Drugs or Impairing

Medication

18.2-308(J)(1): Class 1 Misdemeanor to be intoxicated while in possession of a firearm.18.2-308.4: Simultaneous possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled substance.

Law Enforcement Safety Act of 2004 (HR 218) specifically removes the privilege of carrying a firearm when impaired (stricter standard than intoxication).

Prohibited

Weapon w/ Suppressor, 20+ round Magazine

Folding stock, Shotgun w/ 7+ round capacity

Prohibited in public places in the Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, and the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, or Prince William.

Law-enforcement officers must be acting in performance of their duties; also applies to persons engaged in lawful hunting or lawful recreational shooting activities at a range or shooting contest.

Command & Control Elements

Regional Operation Centers

Game Operation Center (GOC)

Unified Command Post for Athlete’s Village

Venue Teams (Police & Medical)

Security Liaisons for Outside Jurisdictions

Unified Command Post for Closing Ceremony

Master ICS formatted IAP w/ Venue Operations Plans

LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY

HISN (Homeland Security Information Sharing Network)Alerts / Doc Sharing/ Mapping / IM (HSIN Chat) / Web Conferencing

ArcGISLayered Mapping / Routing / Drop pins / embedded video/photos

Social Media MonitoringCurrently reviewing options for monitoring planned protests, threats, anti-police sentiments, etc.

CAD Event Types & DesignatorsPFG Designators for Police / WPFG Designators for FireWPFG & WPFGOJ for Events in Fairfax County & Outside

Reston Town Center – Athlete’s Village

Reston Town Center – Athlete’s Village

Temporary Structures

Cruiser Staging

Casualty Collection

Evacuation Routes

Reston Town Center – Athlete’s Village

Reston Town Center – Athlete’s Village

Regional Operation Centers

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Regional Hospital Coordinating Center (RHCC) George Mason University, NoVA Community

College EOC Northern Virginia Traffic Operations Center

(TOC) Local Emergency Operations Centers Arlington, Loudoun, Fairfax County, City of Fairfax District of Columbia Homeland Security and

Emergency Management Agency

Coverage Maps and Venue information collected

FRD Communications and Radio System Managers Interoperable Communications

ICS 205 and ICS 205A provided daily GOC Medical Security Transportation Venue / Sports Manager

NCR & VA Communications Cache Assets

Communications Support Units

Coordinate with Logistics to address cellular coverage issues

COMMUNICATIONS

Medical Staffing at VenuesMedical Team at each Venue SiteMedical Venue Managers oversee medical teams at venue sitesMedical Cluster Managers oversee medical teams at a group of sites

Hydration Plan

Bottled water for athletes and

staff

Water for sale for spectators

Misting tents

Medical Tents/TablesWill be at every venue

Some will be air conditioned

Information Pamphlets

List of local medical

facilitiesHydration tipsBug and snake safety

tips

WPFG Emergency Alert Messaging

User Groups:

1. Athletes

2. Medical volunteers

3. WPFG Staff

4. General Volunteers

4 key events meriting messages be sent to all Groups:

1. Event Cancellation

2. Imminent Severe Weather

3. Major Transportation Incident

4. Potential/Confirmed Instances of Intentional Harm or Hazards

Tracking Athlete Involved Incidents

GOC / WPFG Commanders notified of: Serious injuries, crime victimization, deaths, arrests, involved in police

CFS

Anticipate 5 – 10 injury transports per day during competition Field sports such as soccer, lacrosse & flag football have most injuries Cycling and Motocross are most “dangerous”

FRD has system to track athletes who self-report to hospital

ISS & IAB will be engaged as needed for competitor-related incidents

Timeline

June 22, 2015: Athletes begin to arrive at Reston Town CenterJune 24, 2015: 1st Operational Period begins/ Command Post active 1800June 26, 2015: Game Operations Center opens at 0600June 26, 2015: 6 events during day, Opening Ceremony at night at RFKJune 27 – July 5: Ongoing sport competition daily (approx. 0800-2200)

Athletes in transit starting at 0530

July 1, 2015: Busiest sporting event day – 33 venues active in NCRJuly 4, 2015: Independence Day Holiday – only 8 events July 5, 2015: Only 4 events but one is the Half Marathon in RestonJuly 5, 2015: Closing Ceremony at Wolf TrapJuly 5, 2015: Game Operations Center shuts down at 2359July 7, 2015: Reston Command Post demobilizes at 0500

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME

QUESTIONS & DISCUSSION