3.520 Bomb Threats

Question 1

What is the purpose of the Southern Nevada Counter Terrorism Center (SNCTC)?

Answer 1

Responsible for investigations of all located explosives, bomb threats, extortions, and other related terrorism activities.

Includes weapons of mass destruction, biological agents, chemical agents, radioactive agents, toxins, and delivery systems.

Question 2

What is a bomb extortion?

Answer 2

A demand for material value or services where an explosive device is indicated as a means of perpetrating the extortion.

This situation involves robbery rather than a defined terrorist activity.

Question 3

Define ‘bomb threat’.

Answer 3

The expression of an intention to detonate an explosive device.

Question 4

What does CBRNE stand for?

Answer 4

Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive incidents.

Question 5

What is an explosive detector dog (EDD)?

Answer 5

Trained to find the presence of explosive substances, firearms, and ammunition.

EDDs can search various locations such as offices, vehicles, and schools.

Question 6

What is meant by ‘unattended item’?

Answer 6

Any item that does not outwardly appear suspicious or threatening and cannot be associated with a communicated threat.

Question 7

Define ‘weapon of mass destruction’ (WMD).

Answer 7

Any weapon that creates a great risk of death or serious bodily injury through the release of toxic chemicals, biological agents, or radiation.

Question 8

What are suspicious items?

Answer 8

Items identified as potentially containing CBRNE material requiring specialized evaluation.

Indicators include unusual wires, visible components, or strange odors.

Question 9

What is the purpose of the 25-foot and 100-foot searches?

Answer 9

To protect first responders from possible devices upon arrival.

Question 10

What is the initial action of a patrol officer upon receiving a bomb threat?

Answer 10

Perform an initial threat assessment and respond to the scene.

Question 11

What should be done if a bomb threat is called in against LVMPD headquarters?

Answer 11

Maintain radio silence and ensure operations are not disrupted without justification.

Question 12

What are explosive materials?

Answer 12

Any chemical compound or device that functions by explosion, including dynamite and detonators.

Question 13

What is an improvised explosive device (IED)?

Answer 13

A homemade explosive device designed to maim, harass, or kill.

IEDs can include modified military ordnance and homemade explosives.

Question 14

What is a dispersal device?

Answer 14

Any device that disperses chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear material to cause harm.

Question 15

What should department personnel do upon finding an explosive device?

Answer 15

Not handle or touch the device and remain available for communication with ARMOR.

Question 16

What is the role of ARMOR in bomb threat situations?

Answer 16

To coordinate the appropriate resources and assess explosive devices.

Question 17

What is a ‘5-Line Report’ in the context of bomb threats?

Answer 17

A report detailing the specific location, unit number, threat assessment, description of the item, and protective measures taken.

Question 18

True or False: The LVMPD personnel will make decisions regarding compliance with extortion demands.

Answer 18

False.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for maintaining intelligence information on bomb threats and related activities.

Answer 19

Southern Nevada Counter Terrorism Center (SNCTC)

Question 20

What should be done if suspicious items are located?

Answer 20

Request ARMOR for further investigation and avoid radio transmissions near the device.

Question 21

What should individuals locating an explosive device do?

Answer 21

Remain available for direct communication with an ARMOR supervisor.

Question 22

What is the role of ARMOR when a suspicious object is identified as a suspected explosive device?

Answer 22

Coordinate appropriate resources to ‘render safe’ the item.

Question 23

What should be done after an explosive device is rendered safe?

Answer 23

An Explosive Detection Dog (EDD) should be called to search for a second device.

Question 24

What is the initial action of a patrol officer upon arriving at the scene of a suspicious package?

Answer 24

Conduct a preliminary investigation.

Question 25

What does the FBI Bomb Threat Stand-Off Card provide?

Answer 25

Recommended distances for establishing a perimeter.

Question 26

What must happen if a potential explosion is identified in a high-rise building?

Answer 26

Evacuate at least two floors above and below the device.

Question 27

True or False: Individuals are allowed to remain in the mandatory evacuation zone if they are not in immediate danger.

Answer 27

False.

Question 28

What are the responsibilities of ARMOR upon arriving at the scene?

Answer 28

Assess the situation, recommend evacuation perimeter, and coordinate with Counter Terrorism Section.

Question 29

What should not be released to anyone outside law enforcement regarding explosive devices?

Answer 29

Type of explosive, components, packaging, method used to detonate, opinions on why the device detonated or did not, investigative techniques.

Question 30

What actions should be taken at the scene of a detonation?

Answer 30

Utilize extreme caution, conduct searches for second devices, and ensure the area is secure.

Question 31

What is the minimum perimeter established by patrol officers at a detonation scene?

Answer 31

At least a 300-foot perimeter.

Question 32

What role does ARMOR play in post-blast investigations?

Answer 32

Become the primary investigative unit and coordinate with Homicide Section if deaths are involved.

Question 33

Fill in the blank: The EDD should be used to clear the crime scene prior to personnel entering and conducting __________.

Answer 33

[investigations].

Question 34

What should be done with evidence at the post-blast scene?

Answer 34

Protect the scene and recover fragile items that may have been blown away.

Question 35

What is the responsibility of the Crime Scene Investigations (CSI) Section?

Answer 35

Respond to the scene and recover and photograph evidence as directed by ARMOR personnel.

Question 36

What should not be handled or impounded by officers?

Answer 36

Live explosives, except to accept a small sample for analysis.

Question 37

Presidential Decision Directive 39 (PDD 39) assigns ______ as the primary agency for all terrorist incidents.

Answer 37

the FBI

Question 38

A demand for material value or services in which an explosive device is indicated as a means of perpetrating the extortion. This is a situation where the clear intent is robbery and not associated with a defined terrorist activity.

Answer 38

bomb extortion

Question 39

Any explosive, incendiary, overpressure device, all improvised explosive devices, military ordnance, and commercial explosive.

Answer 39

destructive device

Question 40

Any item (package, luggage, vehicle, etc.) identified as potentially containing chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive material that requires specialized equipment and training to further evaluate. Suspicious indicators are based upon the prevailing and/or communicated threat, placement and proximity of the item(s) to people and valuable assets, and more tangible aspects including but not limited to; unexplainable wires or electronics, other visible IED components; unusual sounds, vapors, mists, powders, liquids, odors, etc.

Answer 40

suspicious item

Question 41

Any item (package, luggage, vehicle) that does not outwardly present itself as suspicious or threatening in nature; cannot be associated with a communicated threat; is not positioned to avoid observation and/or detection where people congregate; and critical assets are present. The owner may not be readily determined or located; however, there is usually a plausible explanation as to why the item was left unattended (e.g., a toy where children may have recently played, a briefcase or small backpack in a toilet facility or, a piece of luggage at a transportation venue in a non-high traffic pedestrian area).

Answer 41

unattended item

Question 42

All decisions regarding compliance with extortion demands will be made by _____________________.

Answer 42

the representative of the establishment