Clan Labs 2 Flashcards
Planned entry considerations
The manner of entry will depend on the nature of the intelligence factors such as:
- Firearms / weapons / booby traps
- location of lab
- Number and nature of offenders or others present in the lab
- Proximity to persons or property
- Type/size of lab
- Whether it is an active or inactive lab
Initial action for unplanned entry to a clan lab
– Immediately remove persons of interest from the premises
– Isolate the site and maintain a safety perimeter
– Preserve the crime scene
– Notify the duty inspector or duty NCO, contact NCLRT and where appropriate the fire service and an ambulance
– Seek advice from a NCLRT member or the fire service about decontamination procedures
– Occupants of the address and staff who have entered the address are to remain separated until decontamination issues have been addressed
– Seek medical advice if you experience any adverse effects
Planned Entry Into Suspected Clan Lab
Illicit drug-manufacturing poses multiple health and safety concerns. At all clandestine laboratory scenes, safety considerations must always outweigh evidential considerations. Planning an entry to a clan lab will reduce the risk.
Symptoms from exposure to clan labs
– Burning skin
– coughing or choking
– headaches
– nausea
– watery or burning eyes
Minimum level of Personal Protective Equipment
- Air Purifying Respirators with air filters
- Balaclava
- Boots
- Chemical and flame resistant coveralls
- Fire resistant gloves
- Flame retardant overalls
- Police SRBA vest
Safety considerations
– Leave the area immediately, your safety is paramount
– Do not re-enter the premises
– Do not attempt to stop the chemical reaction, will turn any electrical devices off. This may cause an explosion
– Do not shut off the water supply
– Do not smoke in or near clan lab
– Do not use tools, radios, cell phones or anything that produces sparks or friction
– Never touch, taste, or smell any chemicals or equipment
Preliminary interview with CYP
– Basic health questions such as headache, nausea, breathing difficulties
– Details of other siblings or CYPs at the address
– Knowledge of drugs, manufacturing, dealing activities
– Name of CYPs doctor
– Occupant details
– Playing and eating areas
– School or preschool details
– Sleeping arrangements
Definition of emergency
Section 135, Hazardous Substance and New Organisms Act 1996
Emergency means –
(a) Actual or imminent danger to human health or safety; or
(b) A danger to the environment or chattels so significant that immediate action is required to remove the danger
When entering a clan lab, the immediate priority for the initial entry team is..
- Ensuring their own safety
- Protecting other team members
- Protecting the community and the environment
- Removing offenders from the lan
Recommended Police to Offender ratio
A minimum of 2 Police officers for each offender/suspect during an initial entry
90 second rule
This rule assumes that if the offenders are present and moving inside the Laboratory then the atmosphere will sustain life. It assumes that the Initial Entry Team (wearing the minimum level of Personal Protection Equipment) may safely enter and extract suspects for a period of up to 90 seconds
