G-CLAN Clandestine Drug Labs Part 2

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What should the Chief Officer advise when contacted by the RCMP, OPP, or other policing agencies?

No TFS support is available for policing agencies

The same level of TFS support is provided for each policing agency (correct)

Only provide TFS support for the RCMP

TFS support is only available for certain operations

Who should be notified of TFS support for pre-planned police operations?

The Police Services operational team

The Fire Prevention Division (correct)

The nearest hospital

The Chief Officer

Under what conditions can TFS personnel enter a laboratory?

When there are no suspects in custody

When there are explosive devices present

When the laboratory is unsecured

When the Police Service has secured the area (correct)

What should happen to TFS personnel showing signs of chemical exposure?

They should be treated and transported to a hospital for assessment Signup and view all the answers

What should exposed and potentially exposed personnel do after an incident?

Complete an exposure reporting form and submit it to Supervising Officers Signup and view all the answers

What should happen to exposure reporting forms after they are completed?

They should be forwarded to the appropriate Divisions Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for clan lab investigations, seizures, and arrests of suspects?

Police Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the TPS entering the clan lab scene?

To secure the scene and check for booby traps Signup and view all the answers

In what situation would TPS normally provide a backup team?

For their own rescue Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the District Chief in a clan lab take-down?

To liaise with the Police Site Safety Officer Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) trained for fire/rescue?

To support fire/rescue operations Signup and view all the answers

What type of support may TFS provide to Police personnel and other agencies in clan lab situations?

Various forms of support, including research, air monitoring, and mitigation of hazardous chemicals Signup and view all the answers

What should TFS personnel do if conditions such as rescue of persons or fire suppression are non-existent in a clan lab situation?

Immediately leave the clan lab area and stand-by at a safe evacuation distance Signup and view all the answers

How should Police initiate contact for clan lab take-downs with TFS?

Through the TFS Special Operations Section Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Notification of and Support to Police Services

Police are responsible for clan lab investigations, seizures, and arrests, and should be requested immediately if not already on the scene.
TPS (Technical Protective Services) should enter the scene with air monitoring equipment, appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), and a chemist, after securing the area and checking for booby traps.

TFS Apparatus and Personnel Support

TFS (Toronto Fire Services) apparatus and personnel support may include:
- District Chief to liaise with the Police Site Safety Officer
- Heavy Hazardous Materials Unit for substance identification
- Closest Pumper class apparatus
- Decon 234 for Police and/or Fire decontamination
- A Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) trained for fire/rescue

TFS incident Commander Role

The TFS Incident Commander at the scene of a clan lab should remain in contact with the on-scene TPS lead investigator.

TFS Support to Police

TFS shall provide support to Police personnel and other agencies, when requested, at sites of clan labs, which may include:
- Providing research and information on suspected or known chemicals in the laboratory
- Remote exterior air monitoring
- Mitigation of hazardous chemicals
- Protection for fire/explosion hazards
- Decontamination of any entry personnel

Clan Lab Conditions

If conditions such as rescue of persons or fire suppression are non-existent, TFS personnel should leave the clan lab area and stand-by at a safe evacuation distance of 50 m - 100 m.
The clan lab should be treated as a crime scene under the authority of the Police services.

Police Contact and TFS Support

Police have been instructed to make contact for clan lab take-downs through the TFS Special Operations Section.
The level of TFS support is the same for each policing agency.

Fire Prevention Division Notification

The Fire Prevention Division should be notified of TFS support for pre-planned Police operations at clan labs.

Safe Entry

TFS personnel should not participate in any Police Services operational entry into an unsecured laboratory.
TFS personnel may make entry into a secured area for fire suppression or hazardous material related tasks when deemed safe to do so.

Exposure

TFS personnel showing any signs or symptoms of chemical exposure during or after any incident involving a clan lab should be treated and transported to a hospital for assessment.
Exposed and potentially exposed personnel should complete the appropriate TFS exposure reporting forms and submit them for signature to Supervising Officers and forwarding to the appropriate Divisions.

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This quiz covers police procedures for investigating and handling clan lab situations, including securing the scene, using protective equipment, and working with chemists.