Bomb Threats Lesson Plan PDF

Unit 3 Types of Emergencies Lesson 8 Bomb Threats Lesson Goal You will be able to respond to a bomb threat. Think About This During a routine search, an officer discovers a suspicious device that they think is a bomb. The of- ficer immediately calls their supervisor using their cell phone. Wha...

Unit 3 Types of Emergencies Lesson 8 Bomb Threats Lesson Goal You will be able to respond to a bomb threat. Think About This During a routine search, an officer discovers a suspicious device that they think is a bomb. The of- ficer immediately calls their supervisor using their cell phone. What could happen as a result of the officer using their cell phone? A bomb threat is any threat of an explosive device, whether mechanical, incendiary, or chemical. You must take every threat seriously. A supervisor may determine how a threat should be handled. All personnel need to maintain a heightened sense of awareness during a bomb threat. Bomb threats could be used as a distraction for an escape attempt. ✅ CO838.1. Know the indicators of a bomb threat Indicators of a bomb threat may be the discovery of a suspicious device or package, or a bomb threat delivered by mail, phone, or electronically or in person. Equipment During routine inspections, searches, or facility checks, you may find a suspicious device. Do not touch, inspect, or remove it. You need to be alert and use good observational skills; look for some- thing out of the ordinary. ✅ CO838.2. Know the equipment needed when responding to a bomb threat When responding to a bomb threat, you may use the following equipment: mounted long-range cameras, or non-electrical communication devices, such as landline phones, or pens, pencils, and paper. Contact your supervisor, but do not use cell phones, radios, or any other electronic device that could emit electromagnetic signals, as these may create a spark. Outside agencies may use bomb-detecting canines or explosive ordnance devices (bomb-defusing robots). Standard Procedures If you discover a suspected bomb or a suspicious package, do not touch or tamper with it in any way whatsoever. Chapter 8 Responding to Incidents and Emergencies / 279 ✅ CO838.3. Know how to follow standard procedures when responding to a bomb threat Each agency will determine when to call 911 or when to contact a specialized response team. Correctional facility staff should communicate verbally, in legible writing, or by using a landline phone. Stay calm and communicate clearly so that the control room and supervisory staff may coordinate response activities. Standard procedures for responding to a bomb threat include the following: Notify the supervisor or command staff of the exact location of the device and its descrip- tion or if you receive a bomb threat. Supervisors or command staff will give the order to stop using all electronic devices, including microwaves, radios, phones, car alarms, or remote keys for cars. If you find a device, establish a secure perimeter around the device. If you receive a threat, lock down the inmates and conduct a controlled search of the facility. Follow evacuation protocols according to your agency’s emergency plan. If you receive a bomb threat via phone, you must follow protocol, such as using a checklist while talking, keeping the caller on the line as long as possible, and, if appropriate, using the telephone tracer feature on the phone. 280 / Florida Basic Recruit Training Program (CO): Volume 1