Incident Response, Tactics, And Procedures Flashcards
What information does a grid map provide?
Info on the existence and location of known ground features such as buildings, travel route and distance between specific locations
To locate specific area on a grid map, what is the next step after reading the grid map from left to right?
Read bottom to top
When using a grid map what are the steps in finding a refined grid?
Divide the grid square into tenth(1/10) identified by numbers designated 1-9
What do major accidents involve?
Hazardous substance such as nuclear, biological, chemical and conventional weapons causing extensive damage to military or civilian property and produce a large number of personal casualties
What are the four steps IRB(initial response base) will take when responding to an accident?
- take immediate emergency measures and provide a federal presence and humanitarian support
- perform emergency operations to save lives, secure the site, safeguard classified materials, confirm or deny the presence of contamination, and contain the hazard
- remain in charge until the DCG(disaster control group) arrives or non- DOD agency has custody, the agency response force responsible for the nuclear weapon relieves it
- maintain a presence at the accident scene to support the DCG
What are the phases of response to handle accident, disaster, and incident scene?
Notification, response, response force action, withdrawal, recovery
What is the AF philosophy on the lead agency concept?
Comply with lead agency concept by yielding to civilian authorities like FBI when possible
Once you have arrived at a crime scene what are the next steps you should follow to control and secure the area?
Assess situation, advise BDOC of the status of the scene and if needed, request medical assistance or additional patrol
Who determines the cordon size of an accident scene, and what is the cordon size based upon?
By installation commander and based upon the area affected by the incident and any requirement for additional resources needed within cordon area
Where will the ECP initially be located?
Located upwind or crosswind if upwind is not available,
-on the perimeter of cordon, within a 90° arc on either side of current surface wind
When can an ECP be relocated?
To enhance entry and exit control procedures
What are your options if a restricted area cannot be marked using elevated markers?
Mark the boundary with a painted line 4 to 6 inches wide using a bright color, fluorescent or reflective color
Who will staff an ECP if it needs to be established for convenience?
Requesting agency with direct communication to BDOC
What are your initial actions when processing a crime scene?
Keep an open mind about the crime
How do you protect evidence from the rain, snow, fire?
For rain use a piece of canvas to cover for snow place wooden or cardboard box over evidence for fire shield from heat substances
When processing a crime scene what steps do you need to take once you are certain the scene is protected?
Take steps to identify and record names of witnesses and victims
What is the first rule in taking crime scene photographs?
Do it before evidence is moved or touched
What is the best evidence rule?
When dealing with written documents originals are preferred over copies
Why do we have to save all field notes or rough drafts?
Jencks act requires it
What is the primary reason for the hearsay rule?
The right of both prosecution and defense to cross examine opposing witnesses under oath in trial
What factors must you consider when collecting evidence?
How item is normally handled, how item was used in commission of the crime, possible location of trace evidence
How and where do you mark evidence?
Include initials, date and time of discovery
place marks on the item of evidence in a place least likely to affect appearance or value of evidence
Who starts the chain of custody for evidence?
Who discovers the evidence
What article of the UCMJ covers controlled substances?
Article 112a
What are the elements of the offense for controlled substances?
Wrongful possession, wrongful use, wrongful distribution, wrongful intent to manufacture and distribute
What is the role of the SF member during a referral?
Maintain order, secure the scene as necessary, and stand by until relieved or advised further instruction
When is an apprehension the best course of action?
When there is a formal complaint, probable cause exists violating UCMJ or local laws, or when family member refuses to cooperate with you, unit commander, 1st srgt, or family advocacy officials
While working as a BDOC controller, what is the 4th step you must accomplish during all possible family violence situations?
Check AF form 1314 Fire arms registration, or local firearm database and inform patrols or possible ownership and what kind
When responding to a domestic situation, what should you do before knocking?
Stop and listen for 15-20 seconds
What is the next step after providing medical attention to injured personnel at a domestic situation?
Calm the situation, obtain information or background this will allow details and cool off period
What should you do before interviewing suspects?
Read them there rights