Clan Lab - Summary

Question 1

What are the 3 processes or stages relating to Clan Labs?

Answer 1

• Extraction
• Conversion
• Synthesis

All 3 processes or stages of Clan Labs can be found at one Clan Lab site, but this may not always be the case.

Question 2

Health and Safety - what is paramount at a Clan Lab?

Answer 2

Staff safety and safety of Public is paramount. Collection of evidence is secondary concern.

Question 3

What are the 2 types of entry into a Clan Lab?

Answer 3

Unplanned entry AND planned entry.

A planned entry is preferred method of dealing with a Clan Lab. However, in the event of an unplanned entry the aim is to rapidly convert the unplanned entry into a planned response with appropriate structure and procedures.

Question 4

What to do if you find children in the Clan Lab?

Answer 4

Children found are considered to be in imminent danger. Immediate actions must be taken to remove children or YP from the Clan Lab environment to ensure their safety and well-being.

Question 5

What to do in an unplanned entry?

Answer 5

• Remove person of interest from the address
• Isolate the address, maintain safe perimeter
• Preserve Crime Scene
• Notify duty inspector or duty NCO, contact NCLRT & where appropriate the local fire service or ambulance
• Seek advice from NCLRT or Fire Service about decontamination procedure
• Occupants of address & Staff who entered the address to remain separate until decontamination issues addressed
• Seek medical advice if you experience any adverse effects

Question 6

What do you do on a planned entry?

Answer 6

• Whether it’s an active or inactive laboratory
• The number and nature of offenders or others present in the laboratory
• The Lab location
• Proximity to persons or property
• Type / Size of Lab
• Firearms / Weapons / Booby Traps