Bomb Threat - Explosive Device

Question 1

The RECEIVING member will notify affected control center of:

Answer 1

1. The message received
2. Location of device if known
3. Anticipated or reported time of detonation
4. Any other pertinent info
5. Give name and payroll
6. Give their location
7. Notify immediate supervisor (when practical)
8. Complete bomb threat form

Question 2

The SHIFT COMMANDER or designee will:

Answer 2

1. Direct the shift supervisor to the threatened area
2. Notify affected division commander
3. Notify Comm Center
4. Contact 911 for fire dept. response
5. Notify Central division shift commander to close off jail complex to all unauthorized traffic and to clear a lane for emergency vehicles
6. Notify other on duty shift commanders and clinical supervisors
7. Notify shift supervisors to evacuate all non-correctional/ non-essential personnel and lock down all inmates
8. Initiate deputy recall (alert status) as directed

Question 3

If a device is located

Answer 3

1. Call comm center and relay available information - location of device & need for detonation technicians, request fire department and support for perimeter protection, crowd and traffic control and additional vans for emergency transport
2. Notify division commander and department commander who will in turn notify the sheriff or designee - advice of the need to evacuate immediate area
3. Assign an additional deputy to the jail complex entrance area to receive the detonation techs and escort them to the area
4. Close the jail complex to unauthorized traffic
5. Ensure a secure, clear traffic lane between site of device and jail complex entrance
6. Inform Fire Dept. to stand by at jail complex
7. Within approval - call in off duty deputies if needed
8. Notify real estate management

Question 4

Once the device is secured

Answer 4

1. Shift commander will declare incident over - note the time in control room logbook
2. Initiate a damage control watch period for 24 hours
3. Ensure a log is maintained nothing all persons entering and exiting the scene
4. Contact DIU
5. All pectinate information relating th the incident shall be recorded by the main incident supervisor or designee and noted in the control center JIMS log. A copy shall be provided to DIU, Division commander and department commander. Any intelligence information given shall be forwarded to the appropriate investigator ASAP.