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What are the duties and responsibilities of the Bomb Squad mentioned in the text?
What are the duties and responsibilities of the Bomb Squad mentioned in the text?
What type of incidents does the Bomb Squad support the Department and other law enforcement agencies with?
What type of incidents does the Bomb Squad support the Department and other law enforcement agencies with?
What is defined as 'critical incidents' according to the text?
What is defined as 'critical incidents' according to the text?
What is one of the specific duties of the Bomb Squad according to the text?
What is one of the specific duties of the Bomb Squad according to the text?
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Who does the Bomb Squad provide security for based on threat or potential threat to their well-being?
Who does the Bomb Squad provide security for based on threat or potential threat to their well-being?
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Who is responsible for the overall command of the Bomb Squad team?
Who is responsible for the overall command of the Bomb Squad team?
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What is the minimum number of police officers required in the Bomb Squad?
What is the minimum number of police officers required in the Bomb Squad?
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Which position within the Bomb Squad must be a graduate of the FBI’s Hazardous Devices School?
Which position within the Bomb Squad must be a graduate of the FBI’s Hazardous Devices School?
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Who is responsible for ensuring that all team members receive sufficient training and certification?
Who is responsible for ensuring that all team members receive sufficient training and certification?
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Who is subject to call-out at any time?
Who is subject to call-out at any time?
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Who has the authority to immediately activate the Bomb Squad for any critical incident within the jurisdictional boundaries?
Who has the authority to immediately activate the Bomb Squad for any critical incident within the jurisdictional boundaries?
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When activated for an operation, who reports directly to the incident commander or on-scene supervisor?
When activated for an operation, who reports directly to the incident commander or on-scene supervisor?
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Who is responsible for the deployment and tactical resolution of incidents in the Bomb Squad?
Who is responsible for the deployment and tactical resolution of incidents in the Bomb Squad?
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What takes precedence over all other assignments within the Department?
What takes precedence over all other assignments within the Department?
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What does the watch commander do when a critical incident occurs within the jurisdictional boundaries?
What does the watch commander do when a critical incident occurs within the jurisdictional boundaries?
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What does the Division Commander or his/her designee do when requesting assistance from the Bomb Squad?
What does the Division Commander or his/her designee do when requesting assistance from the Bomb Squad?
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What must happen before a request for activation is granted for the Bomb Squad?
What must happen before a request for activation is granted for the Bomb Squad?
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What is the minimum number of hours the Department’s Bomb Squad will conduct training per month?
What is the minimum number of hours the Department’s Bomb Squad will conduct training per month?
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Which organization's conferences must the Team members attend on an annual basis?
Which organization's conferences must the Team members attend on an annual basis?
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What kind of uniform does the team's uniforms consist of?
What kind of uniform does the team's uniforms consist of?
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What is NOT included in the minimum equipment supplied to the Department’s Bomb Squad team members?
What is NOT included in the minimum equipment supplied to the Department’s Bomb Squad team members?
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Who will be responsible for establishing the certification standards and criteria for the team?
Who will be responsible for establishing the certification standards and criteria for the team?
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What documentation will be generated detailing the activation and use of the team?
What documentation will be generated detailing the activation and use of the team?
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What is one of the additional training that Bomb Squad members are eligible to attend?
What is one of the additional training that Bomb Squad members are eligible to attend?
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How many bomb suits are required to be stored on the Bomb Squad Response Vehicle, at a minimum?
How many bomb suits are required to be stored on the Bomb Squad Response Vehicle, at a minimum?
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Who is responsible for conducting an after-action review at the completion of all significant operations?
Who is responsible for conducting an after-action review at the completion of all significant operations?
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What should Department employees attempt to ask when they receive bomb threats?
What should Department employees attempt to ask when they receive bomb threats?
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Who should be contacted as soon as an LEO arrives at the location of a bomb threat?
Who should be contacted as soon as an LEO arrives at the location of a bomb threat?
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Who is responsible for ascertaining the specific location and incident risk potential of a suspected device?
Who is responsible for ascertaining the specific location and incident risk potential of a suspected device?
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When the Bomb Squad commander cannot be contacted, who will requests for the Bomb Squad be referred to?
When the Bomb Squad commander cannot be contacted, who will requests for the Bomb Squad be referred to?
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Who should establish a safe travel route for transporting a suspect device to avoid heavily populated areas and overpasses?
Who should establish a safe travel route for transporting a suspect device to avoid heavily populated areas and overpasses?
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Who is responsible for coordinating events with Fire Rescue Services upon arrival at the scene of a suspected device?
Who is responsible for coordinating events with Fire Rescue Services upon arrival at the scene of a suspected device?
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What should LEOs (Law Enforcement Officers) do upon arrival at the scene of an explosion?
What should LEOs (Law Enforcement Officers) do upon arrival at the scene of an explosion?
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What should authorized Bomb Squad members and explosive detection K-9 teams do upon arrival at the scene of an explosion?
What should authorized Bomb Squad members and explosive detection K-9 teams do upon arrival at the scene of an explosion?
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Who is responsible for initiating an Incident Report following an incident in which the Bomb Squad is used?
Who is responsible for initiating an Incident Report following an incident in which the Bomb Squad is used?
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"All recovered, or turned in dangerous chemicals, fireworks and explosives" shall be documented as outlined in which directive?
"All recovered, or turned in dangerous chemicals, fireworks and explosives" shall be documented as outlined in which directive?
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Who must conduct a search for secondary devices upon arrival at the scene of an explosion?
Who must conduct a search for secondary devices upon arrival at the scene of an explosion?
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Who takes emergency action to remove the injured to a safe area prior to treatment following a post-blast incident?
Who takes emergency action to remove the injured to a safe area prior to treatment following a post-blast incident?
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Which vehicle should be part of a bomb transport convoy to transport the suspect device to a safe location?
Which vehicle should be part of a bomb transport convoy to transport the suspect device to a safe location?
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Who is responsible for coordinating with investigators, specialists, and crime scene employees regarding collection of evidence and any suspect information following an incident involving the Bomb Squad?
Who is responsible for coordinating with investigators, specialists, and crime scene employees regarding collection of evidence and any suspect information following an incident involving the Bomb Squad?
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Who is solely responsible for the decision to evacuate in the event of a bomb threat?
Who is solely responsible for the decision to evacuate in the event of a bomb threat?
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What is the recommended minimum distance people should be evacuated from the target location in case of a bomb threat?
What is the recommended minimum distance people should be evacuated from the target location in case of a bomb threat?
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What is the recommended action for LEOs if a suspected explosive device is found during a search?
What is the recommended action for LEOs if a suspected explosive device is found during a search?
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What is the recommended radio procedure for LEOs at the scene of a bomb threat or suspected explosive device?
What is the recommended radio procedure for LEOs at the scene of a bomb threat or suspected explosive device?
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When should a K9 team specializing in explosives and the Bomb Squad be notified in high-profile areas like airports or federal buildings?
When should a K9 team specializing in explosives and the Bomb Squad be notified in high-profile areas like airports or federal buildings?
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What role does the watch commander/Road Patrol supervisor play if a suspicious item/device is not located during the search?
What role does the watch commander/Road Patrol supervisor play if a suspicious item/device is not located during the search?
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What should LEOs avoid doing in relation to suspect ordnance unless they are a member of the Bomb Squad?
What should LEOs avoid doing in relation to suspect ordnance unless they are a member of the Bomb Squad?
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What is required if an LEO feels it is necessary to search for a device?
What is required if an LEO feels it is necessary to search for a device?
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What agency will take charge of a scene where explosives or suspected explosive devices have been located with authorization?
What agency will take charge of a scene where explosives or suspected explosive devices have been located with authorization?
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What should be done if no one is able to contact the Bomb Squad commander in case they are needed?
What should be done if no one is able to contact the Bomb Squad commander in case they are needed?
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What action should take place before a request for activation is granted for the Bomb Squad?
What action should take place before a request for activation is granted for the Bomb Squad?
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When activated for an operation, who does an authorized Bomb Squad member report directly to?
When activated for an operation, who does an authorized Bomb Squad member report directly to?
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