Lesson 3 - Conducting Systematic Searches Flashcards
Search Definition
Search is defined as the capacity to locate specific targets using intelligence assessment, systematic procedures and appropriate detection techniques
What are the 4 objectives of Search?
- Protect potential targets
- Gain evidence for prosecutions
- Gain intelligence
- Deprive criminals of their resources
What are the 5 components to an IED
- Main charge/filling
- Initiation
- Switch
- Power source
- Packaging
What are the 5 C’s in regards to Locus Protection
- Confirm
- Clear
- Cordon
- Control
- Check
What is the minimum distance you should be from an explosive device before transmitting on an airwave or mobile phone?
15 Metres
What is the minimum distance you should be from an explosive device before transmitting on any vehicle radios?
50 Metres
Name the 3 sizes of an explosive device and the clearance distances for each
- Up to briefcase size - 100m minimum
- Briefcase up to small vehicle size - 200m minimum
- Small vehicle up to large vehicle borne devices - 400m minimum
From a cordon position, what distance should be searched for secondary devices?
20 metre radium
What are the 5 W’s when briefing the ammunition technical officer (ATO)?
- What
- Where
- When
- Why
- Who
When searching a premises, what are the 4 risks of injury?
- Unknown hazards
- Gas, electricity, chemicals, etc
- Slipping, tripping or falling
- Assault or attach by persons or animals within
What are the 4 distinct phases when searching a building?
- Planning
- Entry
- Systematic search
- Exit
What 9 key steps are used to execute a systematic search?
- Stand, look and listen
- Identify any obvious items
- Visually search the room
- Search fixtures and fittings in situ
- Rotate large items of furniture
- Search floors, walls, ceiling and fittings
- Return the room to its original state
- Measure walls for anomalies
- Search Grounds and outbuildings
When conducting a vehicle search, what are the two phases?
- Initial Checks
- Main Search
What are your initial checks?
- Remove anyone from within and search them and their belongings
- PNC/CHS checks on persons and vehicle
- Carry out a 360 degree observation of the vehicle
- Look within the vehicle for anything obvious and note any obvious damage
- Be aware of the driver/passengers body language
- Look for anything suspicious or out of place
What are the 5 areas to enable a thorough and systematic vehicle search?
- Outside
- Underneath
- Inside
- Boot
- Engine
