USPC Biological detection alert system (SO) Flashcards
What should officers do if they have physical contact with someone not decontaminated?
Report the contact to a supervisor.
Who determines decontamination of personnel inside the secure perimeter?
USPS employee or citizen wearing a Tyvek suit.
What should supervisors ensure at a secure perimeter?
Establishment and maintenance of a crime scene log.
How should supervisors limit access to the scene for nonpublic safety agencies?
Only allow those with official credentials.
What responsibilities are outlined for command personnel?
Ensuring secure perimeter, notifications, & unified command establishment.
Who should be present at the unified command post at all times?
A sworn commander.
What responsibility falls under communications in the incident response?
Notifying Fire Department, FBI, and duty command.
What does the Biological Detection System (BDS) detect?
Biological agents, specifically anthrax.
What is the primary incident command authority at the scene of a BDS emergency?
The Division of Fire and Emergency Services.
What protocol is followed in response to BDS alerts at the USPS processing center?
National Incident Management System (NIMS), Unified Command, and USPS protocols.
What Special Order series provides response protocols for BDS emergencies?
Special Order series 01-1 “Public Safety Agency Response to Weapons of Mass Destruction”.
What time frame does the BDS System operate at the Nandino post office?
1500-2400, with exceptions of later hours during the holiday season.
What is the procedure for sworn personnel responding to a BDS emergency?
Establish inner perimeter, prevent public entry, and have full police authority.
What system is referenced in the document?
USPS Biological Detection System
What page number is the alert on?
Page 5 of 5
