Bomb Threat

Question 1

If detonation has not occurred, how should an officer respond? 4 points

Answer 1

as rapidly and safely as possible without lights/siren.
 Cease radio transmission and shut off cell phones within one block of the reported incident.
 Upon arrival, contact a person of authority and determine if a search has beeninitiated.
 If a search has not been initiated, recommend that the management of the location start a
search of both the interior and exterior of the building, utilizing members of their organization in
areas in which they are familiar, emphasizing that if a suspicious device is found, they should
immediately notify on-scene officers and not to touch or move the device

Question 2

How should evacuations be handled?

Answer 2

 Evacuation – The evacuation of public/private citizens from a building is primarily a managerial decision.

Question 3

When can an officer give advice on evacuation?

Answer 3

An officer may only advise when a “bomb threat” is received, and a device is not located.

Question 4

If a suspected device is located, law enforcement may do what in regards to an evacuation?

Answer 4

If a suspected device is located, law enforcement may cause evacuation of the area for public safety.

Question 5

If detonation has occurred, how should an officer respond?

Answer 5

If detonation has occurred, respond:

• as rapidly and safely as possible with lights/siren per FLD130-4.14
• Secure the scene.
• Ensure medical assistance for the injured.
• Begin ICS protocols.

Question 6

Supervisors will begin response procedures with what following goals?

Answer 6

 Locate any actual or suspected device through established procedures.
 Isolate any device by establishing a minimum safe distance of one city block for devices about

the size of, or smaller than a backpack. As the size of the device goes up, so does the minimum
safe distance.
 Evacuate all personnel within the established minimum safe distance area

Question 7

Any supervisor may request assistancefrom the Bomb Squad, keeping what in mind?

Answer 7

 On any bomb threat, non-specific in nature (i.e. the threat only states that a device will explode
without giving information as to time, type, etc.), the initial response will be from the Patrol

Bureau.

Question 8

Once a suspicious device/package is located, the on-duty supervisor will authorize what?

Answer 8

Once a suspicious device/package is located, the on-duty supervisor will authorize a call out of Bomb
Squad technicians.

Question 9

The on-call staff officer will be notified of the call out by who?

Answer 9

The supervisor