3.530 Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear or Explosive Incident Plan

Question 1

Who is designated as the lead agency for all WMD/CBRNE incidents?

Answer 1

FBI

Question 2

“Entry into a potentially contaminated area will not be made without…”

Answer 2

“…a personnel decontamination site established and rapid intervention teams prepared.”

Question 3

“The primary responsibility for the control or removal of hazardous material rests with…”

Answer 3

“…the owner, user, shipping agent, carrier or other individual in whose custody the material has been placed for shipment or use.”

Note: “However, in the event of an incident or accident resulting in the loss of control of the hazardous material by the responsible party, the department must be prepared to take action and seek assistance in accordance with this procedure.”

Question 4

When a CBRNE incident results in multiple casualties (in excess of 20), what plan will be implemented?

Answer 4

The “Clark County Mass Casualty Plan”

Question 5

When a CBRNE incident appears intentional or may possibly be intentional, who are the lead investigators for the incident?

Answer 5

LVMPD ARMOR and other CAHRT members

Question 6

On all CBRNE incident, who shall assume command of all LVMPD police operations until relieved by a senior officer?

Answer 6

The area lieutenant/incident commander

Question 7

On a CBRNE incident, what are the responsibilities of the first arriving patrol officer?

Answer 7

1. Stay upwind from the scene and stay away from any contaminated areas without proper protective equipment.
2. Use the best information available from the “Emergency Response Guide Book” to set up a security perimeter and establish the designated contaminated area.
3. Evaluate the situation and update dispatch with the following:
   a. Location
   b. Type of hazardous material (if known)
   c. Carrier, make and type
   d. Injuries
   e. Need for additional assistance
   f. Wind direction

Question 8

On a CBRNE incident, what are the responsibilities of the first supervisor on scene?

Answer 8

1. Establish a command post (at a safe distance upwind from the scene).
2. Assign the 2nd and 3rd officer at the command post to check the immediate area for possible secondary devices.
3. Ensure no personnel without protective equipment are in the contaminated area.
4. Determine the need for an outer perimeter.
5. Coordinate with ARMOR to evacuate the area downwind of the spillage.
6. Request communications to make notifications.

Question 9

On CBRNE incidents, department members will NOT conduct rescues without utilizing the proper protective equipment and being trained in its use. True or False?

Answer 9

TRUE

Question 10

CBRNE Incident Plan, who is the lead agency?

Answer 10

The FBI is designated as the lead agency for all WMD/CBRNE incidents (Presidential Decision Directive 39 - PDD39).

Question 11

If an incident results in multiple casualties (in excess of 20) the Clark County Mass Casualty Plan will be implemented.
True or False

Answer 11

True

Question 12

First supervisor on scene of a CBRNE event will?

Answer 12

First Supervisor on the scene will:

1. Establish a command post (at a safe distance upwind from the scene).
2. Assign second or third unit arriving at the command post to check the immediate area for possible secondary devices. The officer(s) conducting the check should not touch suspicious objects. The locations which have been thoroughly checked should be marked so the explosive detector dogs or Bomb Squad can eliminate those not marked as threats.
3. Review established security perimeter and ensure no personnel are deployed in a designated contaminated area without proper protective equipment.
4. Determine the need for an outer perimeter depending upon circumstances of the incident.
5. Coordinate the evacuation of the area downwind of the spillage or suspected spillage, with the ARMOR section or fire department, in accordance with the Table of Isolation and Evacuation Distances found in the Hazardous Materials Guidebook. Department members will NOT conduct rescues without utilizing the proper equipment and being trained in its use.
6. Request Communications Bureau to make notifications.

Note: ARMOR will advise patrol supervisors of the perimeter size based on the threat.