10-03 Bomb Threats, Suspicious Packages/Devices and Explosions Flashcards

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Explosive material is extremely dangerous and SHALL only be handled by an expert. The primary concern is for the safety of citizens and emergency response personnel. Only a Police Explosive Technician SHALL handle or transport a suspected bomb or explosive package/device.

This Procedure is divided into three sections: bomb threats, suspicious packages/devices, and explosions.

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all explosive related events and incidents including hazardous environments, chemical suicides, suspicious packages, unknown materials, and illicit drug lab calls. The EDU analyzes, mitigates, and neutralizes all CBRNE threats, and preserves related evidence.

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Police Explosive technicians accredited. The on-call EDU member SHALL be notified of all CBRNE related events and incidents by calling the police use only line (416) 435-2666.

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record the time of the call and the exact words used
attempt to note the following information about the caller
o sex and approximate age
o speech characteristics (e.g., slow, rapid, disguised, accent, impediment, sincerity)
o background noises
o telephone number on call display, if available
ask the caller specific details such as
o the location of the bomb
o when it will go off
o what it looks like
o what kind of bomb it is
o the reason the bomb was placed
o the caller’s name, address or location, and telephone number
By asking such questions the caller may often answer them impulsively, thus providing additional information.
note all pertinent information

After the caller has hung up SHALL notify Communications Services, if the call was received from other than Communications Services.

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interview the complainant
initiate a premise search with persons familiar with the premise
attempt to determine the location of the suspected explosive package/device
use a telephone (not cellular) for communication rather than a radio to avoid possibility of detonation
ensure that no person uses any item which may cause unintentional ignition or detonation (For example, an open flame, cigarette, electric switch, doorbell, cellular telephone or portable radio, etc.)

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comply with the Suspicious Packages/Devices portion of this procedure
be vigilant for secondary devices and hazardous materials

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obtain all relevant information from the first police officer on scene
assume the role of Incident Commander

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comply with the Suspicious Packages/Devices portion of this procedure
be vigilant for secondary devices and hazardous materials

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take charge of the incident
contact the person in charge of the premises to determine if there are emergency plans
ensure a command post is established and have the person in charge of the premises attend the command post
ensure a search of premises by persons familiar with premises
Special attention should be paid to public areas and areas where an explosive package/device would cause the most damage.
consider use of the explosive’s detection dog/equipment

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comply with the Suspicious Packages/Devices portion of this procedure
be vigilant for secondary devices and hazardous materials

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ensure a supervisory officer and sufficient personnel are available to attend the scene

Upon receiving information that a suspected explosive package/device has been located, SHALL ensure compliance with the Suspicious Packages/Devices portion of this procedure.

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not touch or handle the package/device
secure the area by establishing a minimum perimeter of thirty (30) meters around the package/device
evacuate persons in the immediate vicinity
ensure the EDU is notified of the exact location and description of the package/device
detail a person to await the arrival of the EDU and direct them to the location
when directed by the EDU,
o evacuate the area directly above and below the package/device, if located inside a building
o evacuate any adjoining premises
o clear the exterior of the building of pedestrians
o establish an exterior perimeter in compliance with the safe distance measurements
be cognizant that there may be secondary packages/devices
brief the attending supervisor
compile a list of the events as they occur

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take no further action concerning the suspicious package/device, and await the arrival of the EDU
establish the most direct route to remove the suspicious package/device from the premises
establish a command post located at a safe distance away from the scene and near other emergency services

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obtain all necessary information and enter in memorandum book
complete the applicable eReports

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obtain all relevant information from the first police officer on scene
assume the role of Incident Commander

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take charge of the incident
contact the person in charge of the premises to determine if there are emergency plans
ensure a command post is established and have the person in charge of the premises attend the command post
ensure a search of premises by persons familiar with premises
Special attention should be paid to public areas and areas where an explosive package/device would cause the most damage.
consider use of the explosive’s detection dog/equipment
if criminal activity is suspected
o ensure investigative personnel are notified to attend and take charge of the investigation
o notify Intelligence Services

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ensure a supervisory officer and sufficient personnel are available to attend the scene

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Obtain all relevant information from the first officer or supervisory officer on scene, or the Incident Commander
Notify the EDU Supervisor on duty and request any necessary support

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Obtain all relevant information from the first officer at the scene or supervisory officer
Ensure primary response members are notified that the EDU officers are on scene
Co-ordinate and manage all aspects of the EDU response to the incident
Ensure a police officer is assigned to the command post to act as communication liaison between the EDU and the Incident Commander
Consider if respiratory equipment is required
Ensure the command post is apprised of the situation on an ongoing basis
Ensure the Toronto Police Operations Centre (TPOC) and Communications Services are updated

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Assume the role of Incident Commander
Ensure the TPOC and Communications Services are advised of
o The scene location
o All relevant telephone numbers

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be treated as a Level 2 – Major Incident.

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ensure that no person in the immediate area of the explosion uses any item which may cause unintentional ignition or detonation, such as an open flame, cigarette, electric switch, doorbell, cellular telephone or portable radio, etc.
use caution as secondary devices may be present
protect the scene and preserve evidence
notify the EDU on-call member

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preserve the scene until the arrival of the EDU
ensure the scene is protected for evidence
ensure Detective Operations – Forensic Identification Services (FIS) has been notified
notify the Officer in Charge
if criminal activity is suspected
o ensure investigative personnel are notified to attend and take charge of the investigation
o notify Intelligence Services

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any police officer who has completed the appropriate training as approved by the Chief of Police to maintain the appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities to perform their work.