3.520 Bomb Threats Flashcards
A demand for material value or services in which an explosive device is indicated as a means of perpetrating the extortion. This is a situation where the clear intent is robbery and not associated with a defined terrorist activity
bomb extortion
The expression of an intention to detonate an explosive device
bomb threat
Any item (package, luggage, vehicle, etc.) identified as potentially containing chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive material that requires specialized equipment and training to further evaluate. indicators are based upon the prevailing and/or communicated threat, placement and proximity of the item(s) to people and valuable assets, and more tangible aspects including but not limited to; unexplainable wires or electronics, other visible IED components; unusual sounds, vapors, mists, powders, liquids, odors, etc
suspicious item
Any explosive, incendiary, overpressure device, all improvised explosive devices, military ordnance, and commercial explosive.
destructive device
Any item (package, luggage, vehicle) that does not outwardly present itself as suspicious or threatening in nature; cannot be associated with a communicated threat; is not positioned to avoid observation and/or detection where people congregate;and criticalassets are present
unattended item
Done to protect first responders from any possible devices that may be placed to injure, maim, and kill them upon arrival. These searches should be conducted from low-to-high in a 360-degree manner around the “safe area
25 foot and 100 foot searches
Department members should understand the importance of conducting investigations _________, using investigative techniques that are ____________ for the situation and that ____________and chances of alerting subjects to police involvement
discreetly; appropriate; minimize public awareness
When will the target individual or establishment be notified of a bomb threat or extortion received by LVMPD?
as soon as possible.
(Bomb Threats) All decisions regarding compliance with extortion demands will be made by ___________
the representative of the establishment.
(Bomb Threats) In the event a bomb threat is called in against LVMPD headquarters, radio silence will be maintained, HQ operations _________ be disrupted, and personnel _________ be evacuated without justification.
will not; will not
(Bomb Threats) When there is a bomb threat to LVMPD HQ, the watch commander will
- Ensure the threat is handled in accordance with policy.
2.Send an email detailing the incident to the Community Policing Division deputy chiefs, the Homeland Security and Special Operations Division Deputy Chief, the Division Director of the Business, Technology and Support Division, the ARMOR supervisor, the SNCTC commander, the Communications Bureau commander, and the Office of the Sheriff executive captain/lieutenant
- Ensure an entry is not made in the Watch Commander log.
Two command and control locations will be established when a device or suspected device is located. What are they?
Tactical Operations Center and Field Command Post.
