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Response to WMD (SO) Flashcards

1
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How should bodies that may be recognizable by family members be handled first?

A

Photographed, documented, and removed first.

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What should be done before moving a body or body part by the Coroner or Medical Examiner?

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Remove the engineer flag and replace it with a marker showing the assigned body number.

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What information should be included in the documentation of all bodies and body parts found?

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Measured location, type of body part, and its condition.

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What should be done with every body and body part at a disaster site before the investigation is completed?

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Photographed, documented, and not remove any body number markers.

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How should a body tag be prepared and attached to a body during recovery?

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Write the assigned body number on it, by the Coroner, and attach it.

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How should teams ensure no duplication of numbers when recovering bodies and personal effects?

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Make sure that there is no duplication of numbers if more than one team is involved.

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Who is responsible for coordinating police response at the Fire Command Post?

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Incident Commander

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What equipment shall the Division of Police provide if requested at the Fire Command Post?

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Mobile Command Post and communications equipment

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When should the Police Incident Commander be notified in case of a suspected criminal event?

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When the Fire Incident Commander suspects or determines the incident involves a weapon of mass destruction.

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What precautions should personnel observe when approaching the scene of a disaster?

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Observe for signs and symptoms of chemical or biological contaminant exposure.

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What should personnel do if first responders display signs of contaminant exposure?

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Move away from the scene until Fire and Emergency Services personnel ensure safety.

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What protective equipment should be worn when personnel enter a scene with building damage?

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Ballistic helmet for protection.

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Under what conditions shall sworn personnel enter a suspected WMD incident scene?

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Only in protective equipment appropriate for the scene, with approval from the Incident Commander.

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Who coordinates decontamination for public safety responders and victims at a WMD incident?

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The Division of Fire and Emergency Services.

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What are the communications capabilities of the Command Post?

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Satellite reception, networking, conference room, restrooms, canteen, computers, printers, maps, incident command supplies, weather station, lighting, electrical generation, phones.

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Who is responsible for evidence collection unless the FBI assumes the duty?

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Division of Police.

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17
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How is media contact coordinated during a WMD incident?

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Through a team approach using Public Information Officers from multiple agencies.

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What unit will be made available in the event of a tactical response?

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Emergency Response Unit.

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Who assigns a commander to the Joint Operations Center (JOC)?

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Division of Police.

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20
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What are the responsibilities of the Division of Police regarding Hospital Security?

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Assigning security at specified hospitals for parking, traffic control, crowd control, guarding pharmaceuticals.

21
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When does the U.K. Police Department assume security coordination for certain hospitals?

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During a WMD incident.

22
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What duties does the U.K. Police Department have during a WMD incident at hospitals?

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Parking and traffic control, crowd control, assisting in guarding pharmaceuticals.

23
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Under what authority may U.K. Police assist the Division of Police during a WMD incident?

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Mutual aid agreement.

24
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What role does the Division of Police play in guarding pharmaceuticals at the airport and other locations?

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Providing sworn personnel for guarding and transportation.

25
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Who appoints a representative to the Joint Operations Center/Command Post when U.K. Police work with other law enforcement agencies?

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The Chief of Police or his/her designee.

26
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What assistance does the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department provide at a disaster scene?

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Traffic control, crowd control, evacuation notification, hospital security, and scene security.

27
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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?

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

28
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What fundamental legal jurisdiction does the FBI derive its authority from in handling WMD incidents?

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Title 18, USC, Section 2332a-Weapons of Mass Destruction.

29
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In a major release of a chemical or biological agent, what role does the FBI assume in crisis management?

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The lead role in crisis management in the interest of public safety.

30
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Who establishes an on-scene FBI command post and Joint Operations Center (JOC) under their direction in response to a WMD incident?

A

The Special Agent In Charge (SAIC) of the FBI’s response.

31
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What is the responsibility of the Fayette County Coroner in conducting mass fatality investigations?

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Document victim location, photograph remains, collect evidence, notify next of kin.

32
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What statute dictates when a body or anything associated with a body can be moved at a mass fatality incident?

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KRS 72.020 - The Coroner, designee, or medical examiner shall make the determination.

33
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Who must be notified when there are mass fatalities according to legal responsibility?

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The Coroner who is required to report to the scene within a reasonable time.

34
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Who should be contacted for assistance involving DEEM and/or the Division of Fire and Emergency Services?

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A Division of Enhanced 9-1-1 telecommunicator

35
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What is the role of Division officers when dealing with a fire or disaster scene?

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Assist the Division of Fire and Emergency Services when needed

36
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What are the Division responsibilities at a WMD disaster scene as per the course notes?

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Establishing Traffic Control, Crowd Control, Determining Personnel Needs, Security, Extinguishing Small Fires, Emergency Aid, Communications & Command Vehicles

37
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How should officers direct and control vehicle traffic near a fire scene?

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In coordination with fire personnel to ensure safety

38
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What is the primary responsibility of officers in terms of crowd control at a disaster scene?

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Keeping crowds away from the disaster scene and emergency response vehicles

39
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How are additional Division personnel requested according to the course notes?

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Through the Communications Unit Dispatcher following established procedures

40
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Who determines the persons authorized to enter the scene and the secure access area at a disaster scene?

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The Incident Commander and/or FBI

41
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Under what circumstances should officers attempt to extinguish small fires at a disaster scene?

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If it can be safely done prior to fire personnel arriving

42
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What is the level of emergency aid officers are expected to provide at a disaster scene?

A

First aid, rescue, and assistance within safety constraints

43
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What type of vehicle does the Division of Police supply for on-scene coordination and communication?

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Mobile Command Post

44
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What does WMD stand for?

A

Weapon of Mass Destruction

45
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According to the notes, what types of substances or agents are included in the definition of a WMD?

A

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear substances

46
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Who should all threats of terrorist incidents be directed to?

A

Lexington Division of Police, Bureau of Investigation, Intelligence Unit

47
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What are the classification levels for information validity related to WMD threats?

A

Confirmed, Probable, Improbable, Unknown

48
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Which agency serves as the primary agency in mitigating disaster scenes?

A

Division of Fire and Emergency Services

49
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What must happen before disaster scenes are no longer under the command and control of the Division?

A

Their primary services are no longer required

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