Practicals

Question 1

What things do you need to cover in the initial interview with the CYP at the clan lab?

Answer 1

SPANK HOD
S 1) School or preschool days
P 2) Playing and eating areas
A 3) Sleeping arrangements
N 4) Name off the CYPs Doctor
K 5) Knowledge of drug, manufacturing and dealing activities

H 6) Basic health questions - headache, nausea, breathing difficulties, dizziness, fatigue, etc.
O 7) Details of occupants
D 8) Details of other CYPS that live there (siblings)

Question 2

What 12 things must you do for initial action at clan labs where CYPs are located?

Answer 2

CARD RAMP POPS
C 1) Consider swabbing CYP for chemical residue which must be included in search warrant
A 2) Assess the injury, illness or respiratory distress etc. If the CYP needs immediate medical attention ensure that the medical facility is notified of the contamination issue prior to admission
R 3) Remove the CYP from the immediate scene
D 4) Distribute PPE and devon kit for each CYP

R 5) Record the mental state of the CYP
A 6) Request CYFS attend the scene
M 7) Most appropriate decontamination of the CYP
P 8) Photograph the CYP at the scene

P 9) Record the physical condition and any injuries
O 10) Assign an OC CYP to look after and monitor them
P 11) Prelim interview of CYP
S 12) Secure clothing worn by CYP and exhibit

Question 3

What evidence should you look for in a search warrant involving controlled deliveries?

Answer 3

Search for evidence relating to the importation:
TEMP SCEPTIC
1) Track and trace receipts
2) Email
3) Money and financial records
4) Passports
5) Scales and packaging etc. in relation to supply
6) Correspondence
7) Electronics - Computers, faxes and cellphones
8) PO Box documentation
9)Travel Documentation
10) Packaging from previous importations
11) Contact lists / numbers

Question 4

What are the safety considerations at a clan lab?

Answer 4

• Leave the area Immediately, your safety is paramount
• Never touch, taste or smell any chemicals or equipment
• Do not attempt to stop the chemical reaction, or turn any electrical devices such as lights or fans on or off. The simple act of turning on an electrical switch may cause an explosion
• Do not shut off the water supply to the house or the chemical reaction
• Do not smoke in or near a Clandestine Laboratory
• Do not use tools, radios, cell phones, torches or devices that produce sparks or friction
• Do not re-enter the premises.

Question 5

What are the signs of a clan lab outside

Answer 5

OP BRAVE BOSS
O 1) Odours - chemical odours, coming from the building rubbish or detached buildings
P 2) Paranoid or odd behaviour

B 3) Blackened out windows or curtains always drawn
R 4) Rubbish containing a large amount of cold medication containers or packaging
A 5) Access denied to landlords, neighbours, other visitors
V 6) Visitors, frequent and at odd hours
E 7) Exhaust vans running at odd times

B 8)Bottles, plastic containers and boxes with labels removed
O 9) Occupants unfriendly, appear secretive about their activities
S 10) People coming outside only to smoke
S 11) Security or surveillance gear .

Question 6

Signs of a clan lab inside

Answer 6

1 - Laboratory glassware, equipment and documents
2 - Containers with clear liquids in them with a chalky coloured solid on the bottom or similar
3 - Containers with two layered liquids in them, one dark coloured layer and one clear or pale yellow liquid
4 - Used coffee filters containing either a white pasty or reddish brown substance
Baking dishes or similar containing white crystalline substance
5 - The presence of hot plates near chemicals