Suicide Bombers & Hostages Flashcards
What are the 5 responses to a suicide bomber?
Tactical Remote Self-removal Manual Post blast
What category would an unrestrained & injured suicide bomber asking for medical help be in?
Self removal, remote, or tactical depending on if they can self remove device
What situations involve a tactical response and is there criminal intent?
There is criminal intent,
- Unrestrained: non-compliant or mentally disturbed
- Hostage taker with bomb
- Suicide bomber in moving vehicle
- unrestrained and unaware of law enforcement knowledge of bomb
Should an unrestrained suicide bomber be taken into custody before the device is rendered safe?
No, incapacitate the bomber first
Should a hostage taker be incapacitated immediately?
No, gather more info about the device first. Like a dead man switch
Describe when to use remote response and is there criminal intent?
There is criminal intent
- Incapacitated: dead or injured
- Suicide bomber stationary/disabled vehicle
- Restrained bomber, no personnel at risk
What is the concern with media while conducting remote procedure on a dead suicide bomber?
They may make up their own version of events
What situations should self removal be conducted and is there criminal intent?
Questionable intent or compliance
- Unrestrained compliant
- Coerced bomb assessed as unreliable
What is the overall objective of self removal?
To maintain control of the bomber from a distance while he/she removes the device
Should a compliant suicide bomber be approached as soon as the bomb techs are able?
NO. The situation can change
What situations may involve a manual response and is there criminal intent?
True victims with no criminal intent
- Hostage with bomb
- Coerced bomb carrier assessed as reliable
- Restrained suicide bomber w/personnel at risk
What is the best course of action during manual response?
safely remove device and revert to remote
What is the primary issue that needs to be addressed while conducting a post blast?
Officer safety
Can EMS be deployed into a scen before it is cleared for secondary devices?
Yes
What is the primary function of a suicide bomber?
Inflict physical and psychological harm to a specific target
