600-36 Bomb Threats, Explosive Devices, Explosions Flashcards
Bomb squad commander
The highest ranking classified police officer certified by the FBI
Three methods of IED initiations
A) Time delay initiated
B) victim initiated (including booby traps)
C) command initiated (controlled by a suspect)
Involving an explosion or suspected explosive device officers shall;
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.
Evacuation and outer perimeter distance: SEDAN SIZED VEHILCE
1500 feet
Evacuation and outer perimeter distance: PASSENGER VANS
2500 feet
Evacuation and outer perimeter distance: SMALL BOX TRUCK
3500 feet
Evacuation and outer perimeter distance: SEMI-TRAILERS
7000 feet
______ shall not be discharged at persons suspected of possessing an IED and officers shall avoid _____
CED
THEIR WEAPON
Where shall an officer stand when giving verbal commands to a person suspected of having an IED?
Behind cover.
Who is responsible for evaluation of a scene?
Highest ranking classified HPD supervisor
Who shall be notified if it is recommended to establish a command post?
The command center
Who is responsible for the safe transport suspect explosives including ammunition of _____and above
Bomb squad
.50 caliber
Who completes the intelligence report for the Cheif of police?
CID
Who notifies federal law enforcement?
Command center
Who can approve requests for assistance from other agencies?
Assistant chief or designee over homeland security command.
Outer perimeter in post blast
50 percent farther from blast seat than the farthest blast debris item found but no less that 300 feet from the blast seat
Officers who are selected as bomb technicians shall be permitted by their division commanders to attend
40 hours of monthly training
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
3500 feet
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
2500 feet
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
50% farther
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.
Suspicious object
