Bomb Threats Flashcards
LVMPD 3.520
destructive device
any explosive, incendiary , overpressure device, all improvised explosive devices, military ordnance, and commercial explosive.
Bomb Extortion
clear intent is robbery and not associated with terrorist activity. A demand for material value or services
Evacuations of a high rise building
in a high-rise building:
Advise a responsible person from the establishment of the potential for explosion and initiate an evacuation of the premises. At least two floors above and below the device should be evacuated in a high-rise building.
Incendiary device
Any material, substance, device supplies the ignition and/or fuel for a fire designed to be used as an instrument of willful destruction.
Explosive materials
chemical compound, mixture or device with a primary common purpose to function by explosion. Not limited to dynamite and other high explosives black powder, safety fuses, pellet powder, igniter cords, squibs. …
FIVE LINE REPORT
5-LINE Report
- Specific location of the suspect item. Helps determine the command CP, route to staging, and assist in establishing a good perimeter.
- Unit number/cell number of Ofcr or PATROL SUP on scene (The ARMOR Cmdr will need to contact the Ofcr on scene to gather intell prior to dispatching resources)
- Detailed description of item, photo, and placement method: size, shape, container, was it thrown, placed, projected etc…
- Description of what resources, person(s) or critical infrastructure is threatened, water supply, utilities, power, gas
- Protective measures taken: Perimeter, CP location, staging area, all actions taken
threat assessment
- When did the item show up?
- How long has it been there?
- Did anyone see the person who left the item?
- Where is it placed? Ifo a Strip hotel, dirt lot etc..crowded entranceway
- How is it placed? (Deliberately hidden in a populated area ?)
- Have there been any recent threats?
- What does the item look like? Wires, switches , modifications, sounds
- If you feel the item is clear based on the totality of the circumstances; DSid an EDD dog alert on the item?
- People and property are the most valued targets by terrorists**
- Is the item suspicious, abandoned, or temporarily unattended?
When the The IC or on-scene Supervisor determines a suspicious object is a suspected explosive device …..who will be called?
The SUPERVISOR WILL CALL ARMOR who will coordinate app resources, LV Fire, and Rescue Bomb Squad, Nellis AFB Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team, etc…said resources will “render safe “ the item.
BOMB THREAT 3.520, The FIELD SUPERVISOR WILL:
- Respond to and assume command of the scene SUP WILL remain at the scene to brief ARMOR Sup of all relevant matters. ESTABLISH ICS IAW LVMPD 3.500 Major Incident & All Hazard Plan
- Contact the ARMOR Sup through Comms Sup
- When requesting ARMOR, advise a responsible person from the establishment of the potential for explosion and initiate an evac of the premises. At LEAST 2 FLOORS ABOVE and TWO FLOORS BELOW THE DEVICE, in a high rise building.
a. Failure to respond to an evac order is a viol of NRS 475.070
b. A person may shelter in place IF they are outside the mandatory evac zone listed on the FBI Bomb Threat Stand- Off card. However, if they are in the EVAC ZONE THEY MUST BE EVACUATED TO SAFETY. - Assign an add’l officer to the primary location to assist in Comms. (Command & Control)
- Remain at the scene with the add’l Ofcr to assist ARMOR and prevent unauthorized access to the location of the device.
COMMAND AND CONTROL - BOMB THREAT 3.520
Two Command and Control locations WILL BE ESTABLISHED when a device or suspected device is located
- the TOC-will be in the vicinity of the device determined suitable by ARMOR Sup.Command of the primary location will remain under the command of ARMOR. The overall IC will remain with the PATROL IC.
- The field CP will be operated and staffed and a staging area established as for any unusual occurrence by LVMPD personnel who will oversee all field OPs in connection with the explosive. Investigative personnel will report to the field CP or staging area as directed when arriving at the scene.
Police Reports and Media Release 3.520.9
Dept personnel WILL NOT RELEASE the following info on explosive devices to anyone outside law enforcement.
- Type of explosive
- Components
- Packaging
- Method used to detonate.
- Opinions as to why the device did or did not detonate
- Investigative techniques used to mitigate the threat
Info for media releases or dept reports WILL BE determined by conferring with the ARMOR SUP, SNCTC Cmdr or LT, the FBI, and/or ATF.
The general statement that will be used is, “ Law Enforcement Personnel Responded and Mitigated the Threat”.
Officers on the perimeter of the crime scene WILL conduct ___ foot and _____ foot searches around the exterior
25 and 100 foot searches
POST BLAST SCENE 3.520 PATROL SUPERVISOR WILL
- Contact the ARMOR SUP through Comms Sup
- Coordinate with ARMOR for instructions regarding adjustment of the perimeter and other scene control concerns
- Determine the appropriate support personnel needed for security of the scene
- Maintain the perimeter until released by the ranking member of ARMOR, or the investigator functioning as liaison for ARMOR.
- Determine the need for an EDD to search for a second device (this request can come from ARMOR).
At the post blast scene Important evidence can be small items blown a considerable distance from the center of the detonation these items can be fragile and the protection of the scene is important.
Establish a min of _____foot perimeter from any item that they can visually identify as evidence
300 Foor perimeter
Conduct 25 and 100 foot searches around the perimeter for secondary devices.
Search CP for secondary devices
FBI Bomb Threat Stand off Card
Pipe Bomb - 5 lbs Mandatory Evac: 70ft evac distance : 1200 ft
Suicide Bomber-20lbs, Mandatory Evac dist: 110 ft
Briefcase - 50lbs
Mandatory Evac: 150 ft
Evac Dist: 1850
Car: 500lbs
Mand Evac: 320 ft
Evac dist: 1900 ft
SVU/VAN-1,000 lbs
Mand Evac: 400 ft
Evac dist: 2,400
Small Delivery Truck-4,000lbs
Mand Evac: 640 ft
Evac Dist: 3,800
Container/Water Truck-10,000lbs
Mand Evac: 860 ft
Evac Dist: 5,100 ft
Semi-Trailer-60,000 lbs
Mand Evac: 1,570 ft
Evac Dist: 9,300 ft
