Roles Overview
Roles & Responsibilities Overview
Section titled “Roles & Responsibilities Overview”An effective rapid response network requires different people filling different roles. This section covers all the key positions needed to run a coordinated response.
Network Roles
Section titled “Network Roles”These are the ongoing positions that maintain the rapid response infrastructure:
| Role | Primary Function | Vetting Level |
|---|---|---|
| Admin/Coordinator | Central coordination and decision-making | Highest |
| Verifier | Physically verify unconfirmed sightings | High |
| Community Patrol | Watch designated areas for activity | Medium |
| Mobile Support | Remote real-time information support | Medium-High |
Field Roles
Section titled “Field Roles”These roles are filled during an active response situation:
| Role | Primary Function | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|
| Recorder | Video/photo documentation | Low-Medium |
| Engager | Communicate with detained person | Medium |
| Monitor | Take written notes, coordinate | Low |
Direct Action Roles
Section titled “Direct Action Roles”For situations with multiple responders:
| Role | Primary Function | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|
| Documentarian | Extended documentation duties | Low-High |
| Action Marshal | Coordinate group response | Medium-High |
| Safety Captain | Monitor safety, perimeter control | Low |
Role Selection Guidelines
Section titled “Role Selection Guidelines”Consider Your Risk Profile
Section titled “Consider Your Risk Profile”Before choosing a role, assess your personal risk level:
Lower personal risk if you:
- Are a U.S. citizen with legal status
- Have no criminal record
- Have no caregiving responsibilities
- Are financially stable
- Have no active immigration concerns
Higher personal risk if you:
- Are undocumented or on temporary visa
- Have prior arrests or warrants
- Are primary caregiver without backup
- Live in heavily policed community
See Risk Assessment for detailed guidance.
Match Skills to Roles
Section titled “Match Skills to Roles”- Good at staying calm under pressure? → Verifier, Engager
- Strong technical skills? → Mobile Support
- Flexible schedule, mobile? → Patrol, Verifier
- Prefer remote work? → Mobile Support, Admin
- Good at coordination? → Admin, Action Marshal
The Buddy System
Section titled “The Buddy System”Never work alone. One of the most important rules of ICE Watch is: bring a buddy!
- If you’re driving, you need someone to record or report
- If you’re patrolling, two people can warn and record simultaneously
- Working in pairs provides safety and accountability
Ideal Response Team (3 people)
Section titled “Ideal Response Team (3 people)”- Recorder - Continuous video documentation
- Engager - Communicate with detained person
- Monitor - Written notes, coordination with network
Scaling Response by Numbers
Section titled “Scaling Response by Numbers”| People on Scene | Capabilities |
|---|---|
| 1 person | Call hotline, document, observe |
| 2 people | Divide documentation and communication |
| 3 people | Full field team coverage |
| 4+ people | Add safety captain, perimeter coverage |
| 5+ people | Begin coordinated action if appropriate |
Communication is Key
Section titled “Communication is Key”Regardless of role, all responders must:
- Stay connected via Signal to the network
- Provide updates using SALUTE format
- Follow established protocols
- Respect the chain of communication
- Not share sensitive information publicly without guidance
Next Steps
Section titled “Next Steps”Explore each role in detail: