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What is the primary responsibility of the Bomb and Arson Section personnel upon arrival at an incident involving an explosive device?
What is the primary responsibility of the Bomb and Arson Section personnel upon arrival at an incident involving an explosive device?
- To perform a risk assessment on the potential property damage.
- To begin evacuating the surrounding area immediately.
- To have command and control of all duties related to the explosive device. (correct)
- To contact law enforcement agencies for support.
What action does the Bomb and Arson Section take after confirming the presence of an explosive device?
What action does the Bomb and Arson Section take after confirming the presence of an explosive device?
- Initiate a lockdown in the surrounding area.
- Inform the media about the situation.
- Conduct a thorough investigation on the device's origin.
- Request the Communications Unit to notify relevant emergency services. (correct)
In which scenario would a report be completed in RMS by the Bomb and Arson Section?
In which scenario would a report be completed in RMS by the Bomb and Arson Section?
- When there are witnesses who report the device's presence.
- When an explosive device is discovered in a public park.
- When an explosive device is found attached to a car or in a residential building. (correct)
- When the device is deactivated without incident.
What must occur for the Bomb and Arson Section to respond to a mutual aid request?
What must occur for the Bomb and Arson Section to respond to a mutual aid request?
Which department must be notified to respond with the Bomb and Arson Section when an explosive device is identified?
Which department must be notified to respond with the Bomb and Arson Section when an explosive device is identified?
What is the first action the responding members should take upon receiving information about an explosive device?
What is the first action the responding members should take upon receiving information about an explosive device?
Which factor should NOT be considered before evacuating a structure or area?
Which factor should NOT be considered before evacuating a structure or area?
Who determines if the Explosive Detection Dog Team will be requested?
Who determines if the Explosive Detection Dog Team will be requested?
What must be avoided while evacuating the area?
What must be avoided while evacuating the area?
Which aspect is critical when assessing the validity of a threat?
Which aspect is critical when assessing the validity of a threat?
What is a necessary action if an EDD Team is not immediately available?
What is a necessary action if an EDD Team is not immediately available?
What should be established for media personnel during an evacuation?
What should be established for media personnel during an evacuation?
To whom should requests for the EDD Team be made?
To whom should requests for the EDD Team be made?
What is the primary purpose of the procedural instruction regarding explosive device calls?
What is the primary purpose of the procedural instruction regarding explosive device calls?
What should be done with electronic devices once a known explosive device is confirmed?
What should be done with electronic devices once a known explosive device is confirmed?
What action is recommended to the caller of a suspected explosive device?
What action is recommended to the caller of a suspected explosive device?
What initial action should be taken regarding the Communications Unit when an explosive device is suspected?
What initial action should be taken regarding the Communications Unit when an explosive device is suspected?
Which personnel must be notified during normal business hours of a suspected explosive device?
Which personnel must be notified during normal business hours of a suspected explosive device?
What is recommended for the area within one hundred yards of the explosive device?
What is recommended for the area within one hundred yards of the explosive device?
What is the protocol for evacuating the area around a suspected explosive device?
What is the protocol for evacuating the area around a suspected explosive device?
What is a potential consequence of using electronic devices near an explosive device?
What is a potential consequence of using electronic devices near an explosive device?
Under what circumstance may an officer use reasonable physical force during an evacuation?
Under what circumstance may an officer use reasonable physical force during an evacuation?
Who is responsible for ensuring that the area remains secure after evacuation?
Who is responsible for ensuring that the area remains secure after evacuation?
What information should be relayed to the responding supervisor and officer regarding a suspected explosive device?
What information should be relayed to the responding supervisor and officer regarding a suspected explosive device?
What is the policy regarding the response to calls about suspected explosive devices?
What is the policy regarding the response to calls about suspected explosive devices?
What should be done after the area has been cleared of an explosive device?
What should be done after the area has been cleared of an explosive device?
What should be established with a responsible party regarding the property involved?
What should be established with a responsible party regarding the property involved?
In the absence of a supervisor, who assumes the liaison responsibilities?
In the absence of a supervisor, who assumes the liaison responsibilities?
Under what circumstances will the Bomb and Arson Section respond?
Under what circumstances will the Bomb and Arson Section respond?
What is the primary reason for evacuating the immediate search area before the EDD Team arrives?
What is the primary reason for evacuating the immediate search area before the EDD Team arrives?
What action should be taken if a suspected explosive device is found?
What action should be taken if a suspected explosive device is found?
How far should the assembly point be located from the scene of a confirmed explosive device?
How far should the assembly point be located from the scene of a confirmed explosive device?
What is the role of representatives of the structure during the search process?
What is the role of representatives of the structure during the search process?
What is the protocol if the person in charge of the structure refuses a search?
What is the protocol if the person in charge of the structure refuses a search?
What are members required to consider when conducting a physical search for explosives?
What are members required to consider when conducting a physical search for explosives?
Which of the following vehicles is NOT required to be accommodated at the assembly point?
Which of the following vehicles is NOT required to be accommodated at the assembly point?
What should be done with unusual or unfamiliar items during a search?
What should be done with unusual or unfamiliar items during a search?
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Study Notes
Explosive Device Calls Guidelines
- Procedures established for safety during incidents involving suspected explosive devices.
- Electronic devices must be turned off within one hundred yards of a reported explosive to prevent accidental detonation.
Communication Procedures
- Communications Unit alerts callers to turn off electronic devices and gathers critical information, such as location and potential detonation time.
- During business hours, Patrol Bureau Office and key personnel are notified; outside business hours, the Duty Officer and Assistant Division Commander are informed.
Response Protocol
- Responding members must immediately go to the reported location and communicate the nature of the call to the person in charge.
- Evacuation should be done carefully, considering the threat's credibility, structure complexity, evacuation routes, and traffic situations.
- Search requests for an Explosive Detection Dog Team (EDD) are made through dispatch, allowing voluntary assistance from representatives of the structure.
Confirmed Device Procedures
- If an explosive device is confirmed, members should be aware of potential secondary devices.
- A secure assembly point, at least one hundred yards away, needs to accommodate emergency vehicles and be cleared by EDD Team.
- The Communications Unit must notify the Bomb and Arson Section, which gains control upon arrival.
Area Evacuation and Communication
- Evacuation should prioritize floors above and below the device, enforcing removal if individuals refuse to comply.
- Formal communication should be established with a responsible individual at the site for updates.
- Once clearance is confirmed, evacuated persons are informed it is safe to re-enter.
Bomb and Arson Section Involvement
- Bomb and Arson Section responds specifically to confirmed incidents of explosive devices.
- They will coordinate with emergency response teams, ensuring communication with utility companies for immediate assembly point response.
- Any incident related to explosives in harmful locations will be documented in Records Management System (RMS).
Mutual Aid Response
- The Bomb and Arson Section can assist other agencies approved by a Bureau Commander, emphasizing coordinated emergency response.
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