clan labs Flashcards
1
Q
-Signs of a clan lab (Include interior and exterior)
A
outside:
- chemical odours
- exhaust fans running at odd times
- frequent visitors at odd hours
- windows blackened out
- people coming outside only to smoke
- occupants unfreindly / secretive
- expensive security and surveillance kit
- access denied to landlords or visitors
Inside:
- lab glassware, equipment and docs
- containers with clear liquids w/ chalky solid on bottom
- two layered liquids
- coffee filters containing pasty white or reddish brown substance.
- baking dishes with white crystal substance
- hot plates near chemicals.
2
Q
-Signs of a clan lab (Include interior and exterior)
A
outside:
- chemical odours
- exhaust fans running at odd times
- frequent visitors at odd hours
- windows blackened out
- people coming outside only to smoke
- occupants unfriendly / secretive
- expensive security and surveillance kit
- access denied to landlords or visitors
Inside:
- lab glassware, equipment and docs
- containers with clear liquids w/ chalky solid on bottom
- two layered liquids
- coffee filters containing pasty white or reddish brown substance.
- baking dishes with white crystal substance
- hot plates near chemicals.
3
Q
-4 points for unplanned entry to a clan lab (Initial action)
A
- immediatley remove persons of interest from property
- isolate the site and maintain safety perimeter
- preserve the crime scene
- notify duty inspector or NCO, ambos and fire
- seek advice from clan response team member or fire for decontamination
- keep occupants and staff seperate until decontamination adressed
4
Q
List Clan lab safety considerations
A
- leave area immediatley
- never touch, smell or taste chemicals or equipment
- dont stop chemical reactions, or turn any devices off
- dont shut off water supply
- dont smoke nearby clan labs
- dont use radios, torchs or tools that cause sparks or friction
- dont re-enter premises
5
Q
explain the 90 second rule
A
This rule assumes that if offender(s) are present and moving in the lab then the atmosphere will sustain life. It assumes that the IET (wearing the minimum level of PPE for the IET) may safely enter and extract suspects of up to 90 seconds.
6
Q
12 things to do CYP located in clanlab
A
- Remove CYP from immediate scene
- Assign OC CYP to look after and monitor them
- Assess for injury, illness or respiratory distress etc. If the CYP needs immediate medical attention ensure that the medical facility is notified of the contamination issue prior to admission
- Request CYF attend the scène
- Distribute PPR and decon kit for each CYP
- Most appropriate decontamination of the CYP
- Photograph the CYP at the scene
- Record physical condition and any injuries
- Record mental state of CYP
- Consider swabbing CYP for chemical residue which must be included in search warrant
- Secure clothing worn by CYP and exhibit
- Prelim interview of CYP
7
Q
things to cover in interview of CYP found in clanlab
A
- Basic health questions – headaches, nausea, breathing difficulties, dissiness, fatigue, etc
- Details of occupants
- Details of other CYPS that live there (siblings)
- Sleeping arrangements
- Playing and eating areas
- School or preschool days
- Name of the CYPS doctor
- Knowledge of drug, manufacturing and dealing activities
