BOMB THREAT FIELD GUIDE Flashcards
Police officers must act in a manner which is in who’s best interest?
Public
What is the responding officers role in a bomb threat call?
To assist the person in charge of the affected premise
Who has primary responsibility in locating and disarming the device and follow up investigation of the incident?
Bomb squad
When dispatch receives a threat of a bomb, who shall be assigned to initially respond?
An officer and a supervisor
Upon arrival of the scene, the officer must do what?
Interview the person responsible for the premises and assess the situation and discuss the need to evacuate
Who’s decision is it to evacuate or not?
The individual in charge of the premises
Can we make a decision to evacuate?
No!
If police advice is sought, what should our recommendation always be?
To evacuate
If the individual does not want to evacuate, the officer shall prepare what?
An IBR for “bomb threat”, then resume other duties
Who will receive a copy of the IBR?
Bomb squad in special ops
VBFD
fire investigations devision
The supervisor will establish what?
A safety zone perimeter, traffic and crowd control as appropriate
Who’s job is it to contact the bomb squad and ask for guidance?
The supervisor
If a search is warranted, it shall be conducted and directed by who?
The individual in charge of the premises or his designee
Can we assist in the search of a building?
If it’s requested by the individual in charge, and with the approval of the on scene supervisor
If a suspicious package or explosive device is found, the on scene supervisor shall request who?
The fire department and EMS
Who’s responsible for contacting: FBI BUREAU OF ALCOHOL TOBACCO FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES (BATFE)
VBFD arson investigator or the VBPD bomb squad supervisor
When establishing an outer perimeter, what is the minimum evacuation standoff distance around a target location?
300ft
What should you NOT do???
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
Who is responsible for the investigation of all bomb threats and the detonation of explosive devices?
VBFD and fire investigations division
The bomb squad is responsible for the safe resolution of situations involving what?
Suspect items or packages and improvised explosive devices
How often is mandatory FBI hazardous devices tech re-very required?
Every 3 years
