600-36 Bomb Threats, Explosive Devices, Explosions

Question 1

Bomb squad commander

Answer 1

The highest ranking classified police officer certified by the FBI

Question 2

Three methods of IED initiations

Answer 2

A) Time delay initiated
B) victim initiated (including booby traps)
C) command initiated (controlled by a suspect)

Question 3

Involving an explosion or suspected explosive device officers shall;

Answer 3

A) Seek cover
B) contain the threat
C) call for assistance
D) evacuate nearby citizens (a minimum of 300 feet away or behind cover)
E) establish and maintain a minimum outer perimeter (300 feet minimum for small explosives)
F) minimize cellular telephone and or radio use.

Question 4

Evacuation and outer perimeter distance: SEDAN SIZED VEHILCE

Answer 4

1500 feet

Question 5

Evacuation and outer perimeter distance: PASSENGER VANS

Answer 5

2500 feet

Question 6

Evacuation and outer perimeter distance: SMALL BOX TRUCK

Answer 6

3500 feet

Question 7

Evacuation and outer perimeter distance: SEMI-TRAILERS

Answer 7

7000 feet

Question 8

______ shall not be discharged at persons suspected of possessing an IED and officers shall avoid _____

Answer 8

CED

THEIR WEAPON

Question 9

Where shall an officer stand when giving verbal commands to a person suspected of having an IED?

Answer 9

Behind cover.

Question 10

Who is responsible for evaluation of a scene?

Answer 10

Highest ranking classified HPD supervisor

Question 11

Who shall be notified if it is recommended to establish a command post?

Answer 11

The command center

Question 12

Who is responsible for the safe transport suspect explosives including ammunition of _____and above

Answer 12

Bomb squad

.50 caliber

Question 13

Who completes the intelligence report for the Cheif of police?

Answer 13

CID

Question 14

Who notifies federal law enforcement?

Answer 14

Command center

Question 15

Who can approve requests for assistance from other agencies?

Answer 15

Assistant chief or designee over homeland security command.

Question 16

Outer perimeter in post blast

Answer 16

50 percent farther from blast seat than the farthest blast debris item found but no less that 300 feet from the blast seat

Question 17

Officers who are selected as bomb technicians shall be permitted by their division commanders to attend

Answer 17

40 hours of monthly training

Question 18

Evacuation and Outer Perimeter Distance for explosives

a. Sedan sized vehicles ………… 1500 feet
b. Passenger vans ………………. 2500 feet
c. Small box trucks ………………
d. Semi-trailers ………………….. 7000 feet

Answer 18

3500 feet

Question 19

Evacuation and Outer Perimeter Distance for explosives
Pipe bomb: 300ft
a. Sedan sized vehicles ………… 1500 feet
b. Passenger vans ……………….
c. Small box trucks ……………… 3500
d. Semi-trailers ………………….. 7000 feet

Answer 19

2500 feet

Question 20

Patrol Responsibilities: post explosions:

a. Establish an outer perimeter that is ________ from the blast seat than the farthest
blast debris item found, but no less than 300 feet from the blast seat.
b. Consider immediate evacuation of victims, but minimize time in the scene area.
C) Clear a path for EMS to exit but leave other response vehicles in place until the surrounding
area is cleared of hazards and evidence.
d. Contact the Command Center and request a Bomb Squad response.
e. Attempt to utilize gas masks or respirators until airborne contaminants have dissipated

Answer 20

50% farther

Question 21

Patrol officers shall coordinate any search but shall not enter a suspected area unless a __________ is found. Only personnel familiar with the area shall conduct a search of the suspected area. Only the property owner or the property agent may determine if total evacuation is necessary prior to a suspected explosive device being found.

Answer 21

Suspicious object