Bomb Threats, Explosive Devices, and Bombing/Explosion Incidents

Question 0

FOUND EXPLOSIVES/SUSPECT DEVICES
All equipment within _____ of the suspected device that is capable of producing radio frequency energy (e.g, two-way radios, cell phones, MDC, personal communication devices) should be turned off.

Answer 0

300 feet

Question 1

When dispatched to a bomb threat, officers should:

(a) Advise Communications of arrival _____ from the location.

Answer 1

one (1) to two (2) blocks

Question 2

Establish a minimum perimeter of _____ around the location of the device and evacuate the area. In establishing a perimeter, wind speed and direction must be considered.

Answer 2

300 feet

Question 3

The initial perimeter at an explosion scene should be set at _____ the distance from the site of the explosion to the farthest found piece of debris if possible.

Answer 3

1.5 times