5/213.02 Bomb Threats Flashcards
When responding to a bomb threat, unattended item, or suspicious item officers should conduct ____ and ____ foot searches.
- 25 foot and 100 foot
- Done to protect officers from any possible devices that may be placed to injure, maim, and kill first responders upon their arrival
Upon arrival on scene of a bomb threat, who’s decision is it as to what action will be taken?
-Senior representative
-Key employee
Must decide:
-Whether to conduct a search (using establishment personnel)
-Whether to evacuate during a search
-If further action is to be taken if no suspicious package is found
-If the area is free or safe from explosives
-LVMPD will not make these decisions
If a senior representative or key employee is willing to evacuate a business during a bomb threat, what resource can be used to provide a more comprehensive search?
-Explosive detector dog (EDD)
What section will be notified of a bomb threat?
-Counter-terrorism or ARMOR
On non-specific bomb threats, what does the responding patrol officer do?
- Contacts the person reporting if available
- Documents the situation detailing the circumstances, threats, or other significant information
- Forwards all documents to ARMOR
- An incident/crime report will be taken if the report may be of future value to investigators
What does the five line report contain on located explosive devices and located explosive substances?
- Specific location of the suspect item
- Unit number/Cell number of the officer on scene
- Detailed description of the item and placement method
- Description of what resources, person(s), or critical infrastructure is threatened
- Protective measures taken
While on scene of an explosive device, personnel are cautioned against radio transmissions in the vicinity of the device as it could cause detonation. What form of communication should be used when possible?
-Land lines
Department members will not in any way _______, ______, or ______ an explosive device, either suspected or known.
-Handle, touch, or move
When the appropriate resources “render safe” a bomb threat, and make the situation harmless, what should the EDD be used for?
- Will NOT be used to sniff a suspected explosive device
- Should be called to search the area for a second device
Patrol officer’s responsibility when respond to a bomb threat
- Responds and conducts preliminary investigation
- Performs an initial 25 foot and 100 foot search around the arrival area, to include the CP and staging area
- Establishes a perimeter using the FBI bomb threat stand-off card
- Search area around CP for secondary devices
- Gathers and controls witnesses
- Start voluntary statements
Field supervisors responsibility when responding to a bomb threat with a located device
- Responds to, and assumes command of the scene
- Brief ARMOR supervisor of all relevant matters
- Set up ICS
- A responsible person from the establishment will be advised and an evacuation will be initiated
- On high rise buildings at least 2 floors above and 2 floors below will be evacuated
- People inside the mandatory evacuation zone must be evacuated, other may shelter in place
- Assign additional officer to the primary location to assist in communications
- Remains at scene with additional officer to assist ARMOR and prevent unauthorized access
How many command and control locations will be established when an explosive device, or suspected explosive device has been located?
- Two
- Tactical operations center (placed by AROMR supervisor)
- The field command post
After a report of an explosive detonation, the responding officer will conduct 25 foot and 100 foot searches for additional explosives. If any item can be visually identified as evidence, what is the minimum perimeter that should be established to protect the evidence?
-300 feet
After an explosive device has detonated, and a death has occurred, who conducts the investigation?
- Homicide will conduct the death investigation
- ARMOR will maintain control of the post blast investigation
