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Specific Readiness Level To Determine Next Steps

Level 5	Level 4	Level 3	Level 2
Individual imprisoned or extended detention for interrogation	Individual in immediate danger of being imprisoned, interrogation/visit from secret police, or a friend of staff detained	Minor legal violations or informal interrogation	Normal legal activity

Steps to Reduce Probability and Consequences

Practice operational security and follow local laws
Research local laws before instituting a team and keep a working record of relevant legislation

Applicable Corporate Policies

Evacuations may be authorized and mandated at either the local, Self-Evacuation, or Reliant level.
Know your Places of Refuge
Conditions for Disavowal of Personnel
Confidentiality During Crisis Events

Crisis Resolution Protocol

Determine the location and status of all other personnel
Notify other personnel in the area, in person if possible
As soon as you are able, begin documenting and gathering information
Contact Reliant to report the incident: Crisis Reporting for International Incident
Reliant will reach out to receive more details for their internal crisis report. Eventually, Reliant will share a communication tracking log that will serve as a way for team leaders and Shared Crisis Authority and Responsibility in Reliant Partnerships to all view communication updates between Reliant and the field team member
Consider evacuating any family members as soon as possible, preferably with a designated escort
The Team Leader will assign personnel to investigate the incident, establish a time frame for when they were arrested, confirm their activities leading up to the incident and locations they might have visited recently. These personnel should locate and contact any witnesses that might have observed the incident
Continue to follow the location and legal status of the detained personnel, but do not advocate or provide legal advice to the detained personnel without ICMT authorization
The Team Leader should visit the detained personnel as soon as possible to check on their condition, find out what assistance they need, reassure them, and document their version of the events
Participate fully in any investigations to ensure compliance with local jurisdiction
If released and in good legal standing, evacuate the individual, preferably accompanied by a team member, family, or ICMT member
Follow all ICMT directions and recommendations