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Directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials Flashcards

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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, Police personnel present at a HAZMAT incident or who require decontamination as a result of an exposure to hazardous materials, will submit a memorandum via the chain of command, to the Department HAZMAT officer, who will review and submit a memorandum to the Fire department Hazmat Administrative officer and forward with any needed remarks to ________?

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Police Safety Officer

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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials,Police personnel arriving on the scene of a suspected HAZMAT indecent will do all of the Following ?

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  1. Secure the Scene
  2. Render first aid
  3. Initiate identification proceed of the suspected
    hazardous material.
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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, Security at hazardous material incidents clean up site_________,? shall be responsible for providing security at a HAZMAT site for the first 24 hours

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The District commanding officer

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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, Who will be the coordinator for all on scene police operations and when necessary , direct police radio to implement pertinent department emergency plans?

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The Inspector , Counter-terrorism bureau , Domestic Preparedness division.

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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, In any case where preliminary investigation indicates intentional illegal disposal or mislabeling of materials by individuals or corporate entities, the________? Should be notified and copies of the 75-49 will be forwarded.

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Bomb Disposal unit

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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, Who is the lead agency at all HAZMAT incidents

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Fire Department

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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, Police personnel responding to,or arriving on the scene of any incident suspected of involving , or having the potential of involving any unknown chemical, will treat the situation as a.

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Hazardous Material incident.

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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, When responding to the scene of a suspect HAZMAT indecent _________? is responsible to establish vehicular and pedestrian detours. Organize a staging are a safe distance (upwind/upgrade) from the incident, and assigning a communication car.

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The On-Scene Supervisor

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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, When responding to a HAZMAT incident , which responding units be included on the Crime Scene log 75-616 ?

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All responding units

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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, Cost recovery, Within 24 hours of the incident , the Counter Terrorism Operations Unit Technician will send to the Commanding officer of each responding district or Unit an E-mail consisting of the information , a copy of this policy and a copy of the Hazardous Material Incident -cost recovery sheet. The suspense date for preparing this sheet will be ?

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(3) Three days

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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, Who will establish decontamination stations when necessary for police Personell , equipment and vehicles ?

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The fire department incident scene commander will establish decontamination stations when necessary for police personnel , equipment and vehicle

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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, When a Hazmat carrier is involved in a vehicle accident , and a spill occurs who_____? will investigate the chemical spill ?

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The detective division of occurrence

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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, Security at hazardous material incident clean up site WHO ? upon notification will respond to the scene, establish a liaison with the highest ranking on-scene police supervisor and the fire department hazmat officer in order to provide all necessary assistance ?

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The Counter Terrorism Operations Unit , Hazardous Material Technician.

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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, Police personal arriving on the scene of a suspected HAZMAT incident will do all of the following ?

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  1. Move and keep people away from the scene and direct all parties wishing to enter to utilize the staging area.
  2. Avoid inhaling or coming into contact with fumes, smoke and vapors even if no hazardous materials are involved.
  3. Notify police radio when assistance or transportation is requested by other city department , state , or federal environmental officer .
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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, who will be.
the coordinator for all on scene police operations and when necessary, direct Police
Radio to implement pertinent Department emergency plans and/or Annex “H” of the
Philadelphia Emergency Operations Plan ?

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The Inspector, Domestic Preparedness and Response Division, or their designee

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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, Who will maintain an on-going liaison with the Fire Department HazMat Officer, the
Office of Emergency Management, and the Philadelphia Local Emergency
Planning Committee?

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The Inspector, Domestic Preparedness and Response Division, or their designee,

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. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

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Any solid, liquid, or gas which, because of its
flammability, combustibility, corrosiveness, explosiveness, toxicity, radioactivity,
carcinogenic nature, or bioactivity, poses a threat to the health and safety of humans,
the environment, and/or the destruction of property, and any substance designated as
hazardous under state and/or federal regulations or city ordinances.

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. CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL RADIOLOGICAL NUCLEAR (CBRN)

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Criminal
or terrorist misuse of a potentially hazardous material to cause serious injury or death.

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HAZARDOUS WASTE

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– Any substance which is ignitable, corrosive, reactive, or
toxic or which may pose a substantial or potential hazard to human health and safety
and to the environment when improperly managed.

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HAZMAT INCIDENT

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– A release, spill, leak, collision, or explosion in which one or
more hazardous materials, including hazardous waste or clandestine labs pose a threat
to the health and safety of the community and/or the environment

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HOT ZONE

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– Contaminated area: ONLY Counter Terrorism Operations and
Bomb Disposal Units, Firefighters, and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
personnel wearing protective clothing/gear will be permitted.

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WARM ZONE

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– Decontamination/reduction area: Access area to and from
hot/cold zones. ONLY Counter Terrorism Operations and Bomb Disposal Units,
Major Incident Response Team (MIRT), Firefighters, EPA personnel, and
personnel approved by the incident/scene commander are permitted.

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COLD ZONE

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Support/staging areas, traffic posts, etc. This zone is the “scene
perimeter.”

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PLACARDS/LABELS

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Regulated by the US Department of Transportation (DOT)
and provide identification of hazardous materials by use of a four-digit number system
on various colored placards/labels. See current DOT Emergency Response Guidebook.

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DECONTAMINATION

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– Procedures (showers, wash downs, etc.,) used to prevent or
reduce the physical transfer of contaminants by personnel and/or equipment from the
incident. The Fire Department is the lead agency providing DECON procedures

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HAZMAT FILE

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– An automated file of the current DOT Emergency Response
Guidebook which can be accessed via the Department PCIC/CLEAN terminal.
A complete printout pertinent to the inquiry is received

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PERSON-IN-CHARGE (PIC) –

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An individual designated by a facility, vessel,
truck/rail company as the person-in-charge during an emergency involving their
respective operations

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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, Police Radio, upon receiving information that an incident involving hazardous
or CBRN materials is occurring will:

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  1. Notify the supervisor
  2. Monitor information given to the FCC by complainant,
  3. Dispatch command/supervisory/patrol personnel to the perimeter of the incident
    and direct all responding personnel to switch to “M” Band
  4. Notify the Inspector, Domestic Preparedness and Response Division via telephone
    at (215) 683-2840 when a HazMat incident is founded.
  5. Ensure Department emergency plans are readily available
  6. Ensure notification of command personnel
  7. Dispatch a Radio Patrol Car (RPC) from a neighboring unaffected
    District, if requested
  8. Whenever an incident occurs on or near a waterway, the Marine Unit and the US
    Coast Guard will be notified.
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Scene Perimeters

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Vehicle/pedestrian traffic control

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Staging Area

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Communications, support, evacuations

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Command Post

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Intra-agency field headquarters
Incident analysis/chronology
Documentation/investigation
Deployment of personnel/equipment

32
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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, On-Scene Supervisor will:

A
  1. Locate the overall incident/scene commander from the Fire Department and
    provide Police Radio with updated information.
  2. Establish vehicle and pedestrian detours
  3. Organize a staging area a safe distance (upwind/upgrade) from the incident.
    Follow the recommended distance listed in the DOT Emergency Response
    Guidebook,
  4. Assign a communications vehicle to initiate a chronological log of incident events
    and a roster of personnel
  5. Request Police Radio to notify detective division of occurrence
  6. Ensure Counter Terrorism Operations Personnel have been notified.
33
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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, Approach any hazmat scene from ?

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upwind and uphill of the scene, when possible,

34
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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, Police personnel arriving on the scene of a suspected HazMat incident will.
accomplish three (3) basic objectives: which are ?

A
  1. Secure the scene;
  2. Render first-aid when safe to do so; and
  3. Initiate identification process of the suspected hazardous material.
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DEFINITION:
CHEMPACK

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is a sustainable repository of nerve agent antidotes to care for individuals
exposed to nerve agents, including but not limited to auto-injectors, bulk symptomatic
treatment supplies, and self-monitoring storage containers.

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CHEMPACK

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is a program that places federal caches of nerve agent antidotes in
communities throughout the nation. Although the assets are federally-owned by the
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), they are available to
communities for use if there is an accidental or intentional nerve agent and/or
organophosphate release and all local resources have been depleted. These caches are
stored in pre-approved facilities and kept under strict environmental and security
controls.

37
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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, The Philadelphia Police Department will support the City of Philadelphia Office of
Emergency Management CHEMPACK Plan. In the aftermath of ?

A

an incident or large
scale exposure, the focus will become response activities designed to mitigate both the
loss of life and the destruction of property.

38
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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, who will
respond to the scene, establish a liaison with the highest ranking on-scene police
supervisor and the Fire Department’s HazMat Officer in order to provide all
necessary assistance pursuant to this directive

A

Counter Terrorism Operations Unit supervisory personnel

39
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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials,
If police personnel are the first to suspect a nerve agent Police Radio will ?

A
  1. Notify the Fire Communications Center (FCC) supervisor who will notify all
    pertinent response agencies.
  2. Notify the Inspector, Domestic Preparedness and Response Division, via telephone
    and computer “RSAN” message.
  3. Transmit citywide the following data when known and continue periodic updated
    broadcasts
  4. Dispatch command/supervisory/patrol personnel to the perimeter of the incident
  5. Ensure CHEMPACK emergency plan, listing storage sites, is readily available as
    needed to support operations.
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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials,. When the CHEMPACK supplies must be deployed, OEM management will contact.
Police Radio to assign?

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two (2) police officers using a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) or an
Emergency Patrol Wagon (EPW) to each CHEMPACK storage site to pick up the
CHEMPACK supplies. Police Radio will track the arrival and departure times of all
officers transporting CHEMPACK assets. Radio Patrol Cars will not be used to pick
up CHEMPACK containers due to the size of the CHEMPACK containers.

41
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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, If PPD cannot devote transportation resources to CHEMPACK deployment,
alternative options may be used, which include ?

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police departments of Temple
University and the University of Pennsylvania. Police Radio will track the
arrival and departure times for these resources.

42
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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials,. . Located on the top of hospital CHEMPACK containers are the following documents:

A
  1. One set of activation instructions
  2. One custody transfer form
  3. One set of CHEMPACK delivery route instructions.
43
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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials,PREVENTIVE RADIOLOGICAL/NUCLEAR DETECTION (PRND), . Law Enforcement has been tasked with the prevention and detection of illicit
radiological materials that may be used to inflict actual or threatened harm in a criminal
and/or terrorism related event. This activity is collectively known as ?

A

Preventive
Radiological/Nuclear Detection (PRND) operations.

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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, PREVENTIVE RADIOLOGICAL/NUCLEAR DETECTION (PRND) what units will use.
Thermo Electron PM-1703M , PM-1703GN and RadEYE Personal Radiation Detectors
(PRDs) proactively in detecting radioactive materials that may pose a threat to public
safety.

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The Counter Terrorism Operations Unit as well as Bomb Disposal, Canine, Marine,
Aviation, SWAT, Traffic/Truck Enforcement, Airport and Crime Scene Unit.

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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, PREVENTIVE RADIOLOGICAL/NUCLEAR DETECTION (PRND) Philadelphia Police work in a regional partnership to provide a blanket of protective
coverage to the greater Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) geographic boundaries
and beyond. This partnership extends to joint training and exercises as well as actual
operations and special event coverage. Regional Partners include:

A
  1. University of Pennsylvania Police Department and Radiation Safety Office
  2. Bucks County Major Incident Response Team (MIRT)
  3. Montgomery County Major Incident Response Team (MIRT)
  4. New Jersey State Police (NJSP)
  5. Federal Bureau of Investigation
  6. Transportation Security Administration VIPR (Federal Air Marshals)
  7. Pennsylvania National Guard 3rd Civil Support Team (CST) (when appropriate to
    include non-law enforcement)
  8. Philadelphia Fire Department (when appropriate to include non-law enforcement)
  9. Department of Energy (when appropriate to include non-law enforcement)
    NOTE: During Joint Operations within Philadelphia, all agencies will follow PPD Policy
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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, PREVENTIVE RADIOLOGICAL/NUCLEAR DETECTION (PRND) Primary Screener –

A

Personnel that have been trained and deployed to use
Personal Radiation Detectors (PRDs) and to resolve alarms within the scope of
their training and equipment. This includes all personnel within the
Philadelphia Police Department that have been issued PM-1703, RadEYE
Personal Radiation Detectors (PRD’s) and have received the basic PRD Course

47
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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, PREVENTIVE RADIOLOGICAL/NUCLEAR DETECTION (PRND) Secondary Screener –

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personnel that have been trained and deployed to use
Personal Radiation Detectors (PRD’s) and Radiation Isotope Identification
Devices (RIIDs) to resolve alarms within the scope of their training and
equipment. This will include any personnel and units within the Philadelphia
Police Department that have been issued RadEYE, PM-1703M, PM-1703GN
PRDs, IdentiFINDER and Interceptor RIIDs and have received the basic
PRD Course and the Detection Equipment for Law Enforcement (DELE)
Course.

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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, PREVENTIVE RADIOLOGICAL/NUCLEAR DETECTION (PRND) . Technical ReachBack

A

Involves the integration of State and Federal Assets to resolve and identify the nature of the alarm. Personnel from the Counter
Terrorism Operations Unit will coordinate the efforts of the outside agencies.
Agencies may include the FBI Hazardous Materials Response Team,
Pennsylvania Bureau of Radiation Protection office in Norristown, the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission office in King of Prussia, Department of Energy,
personnel from Regional Assistance Program RAP (Region One (Long Island,
New York) and Region Zero (Washington DC).

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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, PREVENTIVE RADIOLOGICAL/NUCLEAR DETECTION (PRND) What guidelines will be used for equipment, training, and deployment as appropriate.?

A

The National Incident Management System (NIMS) PRND

50
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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, PREVENTIVE RADIOLOGICAL/NUCLEAR DETECTION (PRND) what unit will maintain the Personal Radiation Detectors (PRD’s)for the
department.

A

The Counter Terrorism Operations Unit

51
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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, PREVENTIVE RADIOLOGICAL/NUCLEAR DETECTION (PRND) Who is authorized to use The Thermo Electron PM-1703M PRDs device ?

A

Only department personnel who have attended basic radiation training and training
specific to the Thermo Electron PM-1703M PRDs

51
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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, PREVENTIVE RADIOLOGICAL/NUCLEAR DETECTION (PRND) who is authorized to. make
modifications and/or change any programmable settings on the PRDs

A

Only personnel from the Counter Terrorism Operations Unit

52
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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, PREVENTIVE RADIOLOGICAL/NUCLEAR DETECTION (PRND)
Situations where PRDs and other detection devices may be used:

A
  1. Protective VIP Details
  2. Standard HazMat Responses by Homeland Security Personnel
  3. Deployment of the Major Incident Response Team (MIRT)
  4. Special events where Homeland Security personnel are deployed
  5. Routine patrol by personnel trained and equipped to conduct such searches
  6. Sites protected under the Office of Radiological Security
52
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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, PREVENTIVE RADIOLOGICAL/NUCLEAR DETECTION (PRND) ,. Philadelphia Police DOSE RATE /DOSE Limits: 10mR/hour (RATE)

A

PPD HOT LINE LOW EXPOSURE RATE (Outer
Perimeter)

52
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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, PREVENTIVE RADIOLOGICAL/NUCLEAR DETECTION (PRND) ,. Philadelphia Police DOSE RATE /DOSE Limits : 10R/hour (RATE) =

A

Inner Perimeter (Mission Critical Actions only going
forward)

52
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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, PREVENTIVE RADIOLOGICAL/NUCLEAR DETECTION (PRND) ,. Philadelphia Police DOSE RATE /DOSE Limits: 2mR/hour (RATE)

A

PUBLIC EXCLUSION AREA LOW EXPOSURE
RATE

53
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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, PREVENTIVE RADIOLOGICAL/NUCLEAR DETECTION (PRND) ,. Philadelphia Police DOSE RATE /DOSE Limits: 100 R/hour (RATE)

A

HIGH EXPOSURE RATE (Life Saving Operations
only)

54
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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, PREVENTIVE RADIOLOGICAL/NUCLEAR DETECTION (PRND) ,. Philadelphia Police DOSE RATE /DOSE Limits: 200R/Hour (RATE)

A

TURN BACK (High Risk/Low Benefit for
personnel)

55
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According to directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials, PREVENTIVE RADIOLOGICAL/NUCLEAR DETECTION (PRND) ,. Philadelphia Police DOSE RATE /DOSE Limits: 50 Rem (DOSE) =

A

MAX Accumulated Dose for Responders absent
extreme exigent circumstances
NOTE: 50 Rem MAX (Dose) limits life-saving operations to 15 minutes
only

56
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A. Police supervisors/officers responding to a chemical or biological threat incidents, will
have Police Radio notify the following:

A
  1. Counter Terrorism Operations Unit (Commanding Officer and/or the On-Call
    Supervisor).
  2. Bomb Disposal Unit (when suspicious objects, packages, envelopes, or containers
    are present).
    *1 3. Inspector, Domestic Preparedness and Response Division.
  3. Detective division of occurrence.
  4. District Captain or Command Inspections Bureau (CIB) commander.
  5. Philadelphia Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

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