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Question 1

Emergency Preparedness / BSO establishes protocols to secure Broward County infrastructure:

Answer 1

• Critical Infrastructure
• Airport / Seaport
• Communication Sites
• Major Transportation Routes
• BC Courthouse, Governmental Center, other public buildings
• Increased patrol of soft targets (hotels, apartments, & malls); where large numbers of people gather.

Question 2

Declaration of state of emergency by County Administrator:

Answer 2

-BC Ordinance 8-53 & Resolution 95-335

Question 3

Terrorism Annex:

Answer 3

-BC Comprehensive Emergency Ops Plan Section ESF-16

Question 4

Gives the Sheriff authority to raise the power of the county and be conservator of the peace:

Answer 4

F.S. 30.15

Question 5

Allows the Sheriff to protect vital war industries:

Answer 5

F.S. 30.29

Question 6

Permits the Sheriff to close public facilities upon the threat of violence:

Answer 6

F.S. 30.291

Question 7

State Emergency Management Act:

Answer 7

F.S. 252.38

Question 8

Permits the Sheriff to declare a state of emergency in unincorporated areas, preserve public peace, and suppress riots:

Answer 8

F.S. 870.041-48

Question 9

Other guiding legislation and documents:

Answer 9

• SPM
• BSO Department SOPs
• BSO Emergency Response Plan & corresponding annexes

Question 10

Special Event Planning:

Answer 10

Every special event will require a specific plan to be developed. i.e. parades, entertainment, sporting events, highway construction, picketing, etc…

After-Action Report is required at conclusion of the special event.

Question 11

Response to Correctional / Detention Facility:

Answer 11

• Law enforcement / Fire Rescue Ops will be in coordination with detention facility’s ops plans.
• Introduction of weapons into a BSO detention facility will be in accordance with SPM chapter 6.

Question 12

Field Force Plan:

Answer 12

Developed to marshal and coordinate deputies in the field to respond to local emergencies and law enforcement intensive situations.