BOMB THREAT FIELD GUIDE

Question 1

Police officers must act in a manner which is in who’s best interest?

Answer 1

Public

Question 2

What is the responding officers role in a bomb threat call?

Answer 2

To assist the person in charge of the affected premise

Question 3

Who has primary responsibility in locating and disarming the device and follow up investigation of the incident?

Answer 3

Bomb squad

Question 4

When dispatch receives a threat of a bomb, who shall be assigned to initially respond?

Answer 4

An officer and a supervisor

Question 5

Upon arrival of the scene, the officer must do what?

Answer 5

Interview the person responsible for the premises and assess the situation and discuss the need to evacuate

Question 6

Who’s decision is it to evacuate or not?

Answer 6

The individual in charge of the premises

Question 7

Can we make a decision to evacuate?

Answer 7

No!

Question 8

If police advice is sought, what should our recommendation always be?

Answer 8

To evacuate

Question 9

If the individual does not want to evacuate, the officer shall prepare what?

Answer 9

An IBR for “bomb threat”, then resume other duties

Question 10

Who will receive a copy of the IBR?

Answer 10

Bomb squad in special ops

VBFD

fire investigations devision

Question 11

The supervisor will establish what?

Answer 11

A safety zone perimeter, traffic and crowd control as appropriate

Question 12

Who’s job is it to contact the bomb squad and ask for guidance?

Answer 12

The supervisor

Question 13

If a search is warranted, it shall be conducted and directed by who?

Answer 13

The individual in charge of the premises or his designee

Question 14

Can we assist in the search of a building?

Answer 14

If it’s requested by the individual in charge, and with the approval of the on scene supervisor

Question 15

If a suspicious package or explosive device is found, the on scene supervisor shall request who?

Answer 15

The fire department and EMS

Question 16

Who’s responsible for contacting:
FBI
BUREAU OF ALCOHOL
TOBACCO
FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES (BATFE)

Answer 16

VBFD arson investigator or the VBPD bomb squad supervisor

Question 17

When establishing an outer perimeter, what is the minimum evacuation standoff distance around a target location?

Answer 17

300ft

Question 18

What should you NOT do???

Answer 18

Do not alter existing ambient conditions:

DO NOT TURN ON/OFF LIGHTS
DO NOT USE CELL PHONES WITHIN 100 YARD EXCLUSION ZONE
DO NOT TURN OFF PORTABLE RADIOS OR MDTS BUT REFRAIN FROM TRANSMITTING WITHIN 100 YARD EXCLUSION ZONE

Question 19

Who is responsible for the investigation of all bomb threats and the detonation of explosive devices?

Answer 19

VBFD and fire investigations division

Question 20

The bomb squad is responsible for the safe resolution of situations involving what?

Answer 20

Suspect items or packages and improvised explosive devices

Question 21

How often is mandatory FBI hazardous devices tech re-very required?

Answer 21

Every 3 years