Bomb Threats

Question 1

What is considered a destructive device?

Answer 1

Any explosive, incendiary, over pressured device, all improvised explosive devices, military ordnance, and commercial explosive

Question 2

What is a suspicious item?

Answer 2

Any package/bag/item that, prior to a proper threat assessment, is a possible danger to the people or property in the area

Question 3

According to the FBI what are the mandatory evacuation distance for a pipe bomb, briefcase, car, and SUV?

Answer 3

1. 70 ft - pipe
2. 150 ft - briefcase
3. 320ft - car
4. 400 ft - SUV

Question 4

What types of searches should be conducted when arriving on a bomb threat, unattended item, and suspicious item?

Answer 4

25-foot search initially then a 100-foot search. Should be a 360 search

Question 5

Does a business have to evacuate citizens if there is a bomb threat to the business?

Answer 5

No, business makes the decision to search and/or evacuate

Question 6

Will a K-9 explosive detection god be deployed on a bomb threat?

Answer 6

Only if the business evacuates

Question 7

What will an officer do when responding to a bomb threat of a vehicle?

Answer 7

Conduct threat assessment prior to approach and conduct visual inspection of the inside and underside of the vehicle WITHOUT opening doors/trunk/hood

Question 8

Is a report needed when a threat is called in against a location, Spring Mtn and Las Vegas Blvd?

Answer 8

No, only if report may assist investigators in the future

Question 9

Will LVMPD HQ be evacuated if a threat is called in?

Answer 9

No, only when justification of an actual threat is determined

Question 10

What is on a 5-Line Report?

Answer 10

1. Location of item
2. Unit/cell number of supervisor on scene
3. Detailed description of item (photos if possible)
4. Description of building/infrastructure is being threatened
5. Protective measures taken

Question 11

What will supervisor do when arriving on a bomb threat?

Answer 11

1. Assume command of scene and contact ARMOR
2. Evacuate 2 floors above and below threat if applicable
3. Assign a 2nd officer to primary officer to help with communication

Question 12

What two command and control locations will be set up on critical incident?

Answer 12

TOC and CP

Question 13

If an item has detonated how far out should the perimeter be?

Answer 13

300 feet from any evidence