803

Question 1

When an actual or suspected explosive device is located, the call is reclassified as a _______and handled in accordance with GM Procedure 802, Unusual Occurrences and Critical Incidents.

Unusual Occurrence

High Risk Situation

Critical Incident

Terrorist Activity

Answer 1

Critical Incident

Question 2

Any member of any unit receiving a bomb threat call will attempt to have someone nearby contact the _______by land line only to initiate appropriate actions. If there is no one to assist, he shall immediately notify the _____.

Bomb Squad

Communications Unit

Critical Incident Commander

Homicide Unit

Answer 2

Communications Unit

Question 3

The ______ is notified if the bomb threat involves extortion.

Critical Incident Commander

Hostage Negotiation Detail

Homicide Unit

Arson Unit

Answer 3

Homicide Unit

Question 4

The _______ supervisor monitors the bomb threat call through to completion.

Homicide Unit

Arson Unit

Communications Unit

Bomb Squad

Answer 4

Communications Unit

Question 5

The _____ will confer with the owner/person in charge of the premises regarding any search, and will determine on a case-by-case basis if officers will assist in the search, and if so, how assistance can be rendered.

Sergeant

Officer with report responsibility

Critical Incident Commander

Unusual Occurrence Commander

Answer 5

Sergeant

Question 6

If the ______ in charge decides to evacuate the area, the minimum safe distance is at least three hundred (300) feet. Ensure that the evacuation is performed orderly and quickly.

sergeant

officer with report responsibility

Critical Incident Commander

owner/person

Answer 6

owner/person

Question 7

Initial Responders Responsibilities: Evacuate the immediate area around the suspect device to a minimum distance of ______.

30 feet
800 feet
1 mile
300 feet

Answer 7

300 feet

Question 8

Supervisory Officer Responsibilities: Advise the ______ in charge of the facility that it is their decision as to whether or not a search or sweep is conducted. Assistance may be provided by the Police, if so requested.

On-site security

Owner/person

Office Manager

Arson Unit

Answer 8

Owner/person

Question 9

Who is responsible to: Establish a command post to maintain control of the situation.

Initial Responders

Supervisory Officer

Communications Unit

Arson Unit

Answer 9

Supervisory Officer

Question 10

The ______will determine if the Fire Department’s Arson Investigator is notified.

Fire Department

On-scene Commander

Bomb Squad

Incident Commander

Answer 10

Bomb Squad

Question 11

Arson Investigators will not respond to Threat Calls that deal with suspected devices, such as unclaimed packages and briefcases until the ______determines the need for a follow up investigation.

Fire Department

On-scene Commander

SAPD Bomb Squad

Incident Commander

Answer 11

SAPD Bomb Squad

Question 12

All are Supervisory Officer Responsibilities concerning found explosive devices ; except:

a. Respond to the scene and assume command of the situation

b. Ensure all personnel responding check-in prior to entering the premises

c. Summon sufficient personnel as needed for perimeter control and point control for the direction and control of traffic, crowd and media

d. Advise the owner/person in charge of the facility it is their decision as to whether or not a search or sweep is conducted. Assistance may be provided by the Police, if so requested

e. Coordinate police response and render the decision when to conclude operations

f. Find out from the person who received the call the exact words used in the threat so that the threat can be evaluated

g. Establish a command post and check the immediate area around it for possible explosive devices

Answer 12

f. Find out from the person who received the call the exact words used in the threat so that the threat can be evaluated

Question 13

Any member of any unit receiving a call or being notified in any other manner of a bomb threat shall attempt to ascertain as many details as possible from the caller. Details should include, if possible, at a minimum, all except:

Precise time bomb is set to detonate

Reason bomb was planted

Type of bomb used

Location of bomb

Any other information or details that could help locate the bomb or persons responsible for planting the bomb

Answer 13

Type of bomb used

Question 14

Communications Unit personnel, upon receipt of a bomb threat, dispatch uniformed officers, including a ______, to the scene of the bomb threat.

Bomb Squad Personnel

Supervisory Officer

Critical Incident Commander

SWAT Personnel

Answer 14

Supervisory Officer

Question 15

The ______is notified of the bomb threat and placed on stand-by.

Bomb Squad

Fire Department Arson
Investigator

Homicide Unit

Supervisory Officer

Answer 15

Bomb Squad

Question 16

Suicide Bombers: Communications Unit Responsibilities; Dispatch at least ____officers and a supervisor to the scene of a suspected suicide bomber.

Two
Three
Four
Five

Answer 16

Two

Question 17

The Bomb Incidents procedure establishes guidelines for police responses to bomb threats, suspicious packages and possible explosive devices by assigning responsibilities to units who receive threat calls and to patrol officers who are initial responders to the scenes of bomb related calls. The Communications Unit Responsibilities for a bomb threat include:

a. the Bomb Squad is notified of the bomb threat and placed on stand by

b. the Bomb Squad will determine if the Fire Department’s Arson Investigator is notified

c. the Bomb Squad conducts the follow-up investigations for hoax devices and Improvised Explosive Devices (IED)

d. the Homicide Unit is notified if the bomb threat is real

Answer 17

a. the Bomb Squad is notified of the bomb threat and placed on stand by

Question 18

Which of the following is one of the Communications Unit Responsibilities concerning suicide bombers?

a. ensure proper notifications have been made and ascertain whether or not the EOC should be alerted and put on stand-by

b. in all cases the Fire Department will be notified and will send at least one truck and one EMS Unit to the scene

c. if media helicopters are present, contact the Helicopter Detail and have them contact the FAA tower and secure the air space over the situation

d. ensure the Bomb Squad has been notified and is placed on stand-by

Answer 18

d. ensure the Bomb Squad has been notified and is placed on stand-by