Practical

Question 1

Initial Action: Unplanned Entry

Answer 1

1. Remove persons from premises
2. Isolate site & maintain safety perimeter
3. Preserve scene
4. Notify duty Inspector/NCO/Fire & Ambo
5. Seek advise NCLRT & Fire
6. Separate occupants & staff until decontaminated
7. Medical advice

Question 2

Safety Considerations if a Clan Lab is discovered

Answer 2

1. Leave the area immediately
2. Never touch, taste, smell chemicals or equipment
3. Do not attempt to stop the chemical reaction, or turn any electrical devices off
4. Do not shut off the water supply
5. Do not smoke in or near a Clan Lab
6. Do not use tools, radios, cell phones, torches or devices that produce sparks or friction
7. Do not re-enter the premises

Question 3

What are the Clan Lab indicators

outside

Answer 3

1. Chemical odours coming from the building
2. Exhaust fans running at odd times
3. Windows blackened out or curtains drawn
4. People coming outside only to smoke
5. Occupants unfriendly, secretive, paranoid, odd
6. Expensive security & surveillance equipment
7. Access denied to landlords, neighbours & visitors
8. Rubbish - cold medicine containers & packaging
9. Bottles, plastic containers & boxes with labels removed

Question 4

What are the Clan Lab indicators

inside

Answer 4

1. Laboratory glassware, equipment & documents
2. Containers with clear liquids
3. Containers with two layered liquids
4. Used coffee filters with pasty white/red substance
5. Baking dishes with white crystalline substance
6. Presence of hot plates near chemicals

Question 5

Exposure to Clan Lab symptoms

Answer 5

• headaches
• watery or burning eyes
• nausea
• burning skin
• coughing or choking
• pain in diaphragm
• feeling of coldness or weakness
• shortness of breath or dizziness
• decrease in cognitive function, vertigo & convulsions

Question 6

CYP in Clan Lab

Immediate Action at scene

Answer 6

1. Remove CYP from scene
2. Assign office to monitor CYP
3. Explain what is happening to CYP
4. Ambo assessment of CYP
5. Request CYFS to scene
6. PPE to CYFS & decontamination kit for CYP
7. Place CYP in Tyvek suit or blanket
8. Decontaminate CYP
9. Photograph CYP
10. Record physical condition of CYP
11. Record mental state of CYP
12. Secure CYP clothing as exhibit
13. Prelim interview of CYP

Question 7

CYP in Clan Lab

Preliminary Interview

Answer 7

1. Basic health questions, i.e headache, nausea, breathing
2. Occupant’s details
3. Other siblings or CYP’s at address
4. Sleeping arrangements
5. Playing & eating areas
6. School or pre school
7. Name of CYP’s doctor
8. Knowledge of drugs, manufacturing, dealing

Question 8

Controlled Deliveries

Profile the addressee by considering

Answer 8

• previous occupiers
• real person or fictitious name
• connections to delivery address
• relevant convictions/notings/associations
• bank accounts
• full identification of target
• photographs
• Police intel
• suspects knowledge of covert techniques
• suspects knowledge of technology
• other agency intel
• financial profile
• family members/assoc./vehicles
• lifestyle
• business associates
• tracking device for vehicles- options
• risk assessment

Question 9

Controlled Deliveries

When you have identified a suitable address, you must profile it by considering:

Answer 9

• proximity to target address
• unobstructed line of sight
• access without raising suspicion
• ability for video & audio interception
• phone lines available
• other conditions relating to the vicinity e.g parking, lighting, animals etc