Response to WMD (SO) Flashcards
How should bodies that may be recognizable by family members be handled first?
Photographed, documented, and removed first.
What should be done before moving a body or body part by the Coroner or Medical Examiner?
Remove the engineer flag and replace it with a marker showing the assigned body number.
What information should be included in the documentation of all bodies and body parts found?
Measured location, type of body part, and its condition.
What should be done with every body and body part at a disaster site before the investigation is completed?
Photographed, documented, and not remove any body number markers.
How should a body tag be prepared and attached to a body during recovery?
Write the assigned body number on it, by the Coroner, and attach it.
How should teams ensure no duplication of numbers when recovering bodies and personal effects?
Make sure that there is no duplication of numbers if more than one team is involved.
Who is responsible for coordinating police response at the Fire Command Post?
Incident Commander
What equipment shall the Division of Police provide if requested at the Fire Command Post?
Mobile Command Post and communications equipment
When should the Police Incident Commander be notified in case of a suspected criminal event?
When the Fire Incident Commander suspects or determines the incident involves a weapon of mass destruction.
What precautions should personnel observe when approaching the scene of a disaster?
Observe for signs and symptoms of chemical or biological contaminant exposure.
What should personnel do if first responders display signs of contaminant exposure?
Move away from the scene until Fire and Emergency Services personnel ensure safety.
What protective equipment should be worn when personnel enter a scene with building damage?
Ballistic helmet for protection.
Under what conditions shall sworn personnel enter a suspected WMD incident scene?
Only in protective equipment appropriate for the scene, with approval from the Incident Commander.
Who coordinates decontamination for public safety responders and victims at a WMD incident?
The Division of Fire and Emergency Services.
What are the communications capabilities of the Command Post?
Satellite reception, networking, conference room, restrooms, canteen, computers, printers, maps, incident command supplies, weather station, lighting, electrical generation, phones.
Who is responsible for evidence collection unless the FBI assumes the duty?
Division of Police.
How is media contact coordinated during a WMD incident?
Through a team approach using Public Information Officers from multiple agencies.
What unit will be made available in the event of a tactical response?
Emergency Response Unit.
Who assigns a commander to the Joint Operations Center (JOC)?
Division of Police.
What are the responsibilities of the Division of Police regarding Hospital Security?
Assigning security at specified hospitals for parking, traffic control, crowd control, guarding pharmaceuticals.
When does the U.K. Police Department assume security coordination for certain hospitals?
During a WMD incident.
What duties does the U.K. Police Department have during a WMD incident at hospitals?
Parking and traffic control, crowd control, assisting in guarding pharmaceuticals.
Under what authority may U.K. Police assist the Division of Police during a WMD incident?
Mutual aid agreement.
What role does the Division of Police play in guarding pharmaceuticals at the airport and other locations?
Providing sworn personnel for guarding and transportation.
Who appoints a representative to the Joint Operations Center/Command Post when U.K. Police work with other law enforcement agencies?
The Chief of Police or his/her designee.
What assistance does the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department provide at a disaster scene?
Traffic control, crowd control, evacuation notification, hospital security, and scene security.
Which agency has been assigned the lead law enforcement role in responding to acts of chemical or biological terrorism or other criminal-related WMD incidents?
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
What fundamental legal jurisdiction does the FBI derive its authority from in handling WMD incidents?
Title 18, USC, Section 2332a-Weapons of Mass Destruction.
In a major release of a chemical or biological agent, what role does the FBI assume in crisis management?
The lead role in crisis management in the interest of public safety.
Who establishes an on-scene FBI command post and Joint Operations Center (JOC) under their direction in response to a WMD incident?
The Special Agent In Charge (SAIC) of the FBI’s response.
What is the responsibility of the Fayette County Coroner in conducting mass fatality investigations?
Document victim location, photograph remains, collect evidence, notify next of kin.
What statute dictates when a body or anything associated with a body can be moved at a mass fatality incident?
KRS 72.020 - The Coroner, designee, or medical examiner shall make the determination.
Who must be notified when there are mass fatalities according to legal responsibility?
The Coroner who is required to report to the scene within a reasonable time.
Who should be contacted for assistance involving DEEM and/or the Division of Fire and Emergency Services?
A Division of Enhanced 9-1-1 telecommunicator
What is the role of Division officers when dealing with a fire or disaster scene?
Assist the Division of Fire and Emergency Services when needed
What are the Division responsibilities at a WMD disaster scene as per the course notes?
Establishing Traffic Control, Crowd Control, Determining Personnel Needs, Security, Extinguishing Small Fires, Emergency Aid, Communications & Command Vehicles
How should officers direct and control vehicle traffic near a fire scene?
In coordination with fire personnel to ensure safety
What is the primary responsibility of officers in terms of crowd control at a disaster scene?
Keeping crowds away from the disaster scene and emergency response vehicles
How are additional Division personnel requested according to the course notes?
Through the Communications Unit Dispatcher following established procedures
Who determines the persons authorized to enter the scene and the secure access area at a disaster scene?
The Incident Commander and/or FBI
Under what circumstances should officers attempt to extinguish small fires at a disaster scene?
If it can be safely done prior to fire personnel arriving
What is the level of emergency aid officers are expected to provide at a disaster scene?
First aid, rescue, and assistance within safety constraints
What type of vehicle does the Division of Police supply for on-scene coordination and communication?
Mobile Command Post
What does WMD stand for?
Weapon of Mass Destruction
According to the notes, what types of substances or agents are included in the definition of a WMD?
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear substances
Who should all threats of terrorist incidents be directed to?
Lexington Division of Police, Bureau of Investigation, Intelligence Unit
What are the classification levels for information validity related to WMD threats?
Confirmed, Probable, Improbable, Unknown
Which agency serves as the primary agency in mitigating disaster scenes?
Division of Fire and Emergency Services
What must happen before disaster scenes are no longer under the command and control of the Division?
Their primary services are no longer required
