3.520 Bomb Threats - Located Explosive Devices - Detonations

Question 1

Section responsible for investigations of ALL located explosives, bomb threats, extortions with the use of bombs, other suspected devices pertaining to terrorism.

Weapons of Mass Destruction
Biological Agents
Chemical Agents
Radioactive Agents
Lethal Agents/Toxins

Answer 1

ARMOR Section

FBI is PRIMARY for all terrorist incidents.

Question 2

Bomb Extortion is the demand for material value or services in which a BOMB is the means of perpetrating the extortion.
THE CLEAR INTENT IS ROBBERY not terroristic activities.

Answer 2

TRUE

Question 3

Destructive Device

Answer 3

ANY explosive, incendiary, overpressure device, improvised explosive, military ordinance and commercial explosive.

Question 4

__________ __________ identified as potentially containing CBRNE material. Indicators are based on tangible aspects (wires, components, sounds, vapors, etc.) as well as the environment (placement in proximity of people/valuable assets.

Answer 4

Suspicious Item

Question 5

Item does not outwardly present itself as suspicious or threatening; cannot be associated with a communicated threat.

Answer 5

Unattended Item

Question 6

A __________ __ ____________ _____________ any device intended to create a GREAT risk of death or serious bodily injury.

Answer 6

Weapon of Mass Destruction (WMD)

Question 7

Done to protect first responders from possible devices, officers should search ______ to ______ in 360-degree manner around the “safe area”.

Bomb threat or, unattended or suspicious items, offices SHOULD conduct ________ and ________ searches around their initial arrival location.

Answer 7

LOW to HIGH

25 foot and 100 foot

Question 8

FBI Bomb Threat Stand-Off Card
Mandatory Evacuation Distance (based on description)

70 feet
1570 feet
110 feet
150 feet
400 feet
320 feet
640 feet
860 feet

Answer 8

• Pipe Bomb
• Semi-trailer
• Suicide Bomber
• Briefcase/Suitcase
• SUV/Van
• Car
• Deliver Truck
• Container/Water Truck

Question 9

In reference to Bomb Threats, all actions and decision should take into consideration intention to conduct investigation in a ______ __________ manner.

Answer 9

Low-profile

Question 10

All decisions to comply with an extortion demand will be made by the representative of the establishment.

Answer 10

TRUE

Question 11

Senior representatives MUST make the decisions to:

Answer 11

• conduct a search
• evacuate during the search
• call the area “safe”

IF representative is willing to evacuate, EDD can be deployed to provide comprehensive search

Question 11

Bomb threats against LVMPD Headquarters, ____________ __________ will be maintained. Personnel will not be evacuated without ___________.

Answer 11

radio silence will be maintained.

justification (for evacuation)

Question 12

Officers conducting the initial threat assessment on suspicious devices, personnel are cautioned against using the radio. Updates should be reported through ___________ or _________.

Answer 12

MDT or phone line. Land lines should be used when possible.

Question 13

For bomb threats against LVMPD Headquarters, Watch Commander will:

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2.
3.

Answer 13

• Ensure threat is handled in accordance with policy.
• Email to Deputy Chiefs (Community Policing Division, Homeland), Director (Support Division), ARMOR Section supervisor, Bureau Commanders (SNCTC, Communications), and Executive LT (OOS).
• Entry IS NOT made in the Watch Commander Log.

Question 14

5-Line Report

Answer 14

• Specific Location of device/suspected item
• Unit/phone number for officer on scene.
• Detailed description of item (photos, placement, size/shape)
• Description of threatened structures, facilities, crowds
• Protective measures taken

Question 15

Incident commander or on-scene supervisor determines suspicious object IS SUSPECTED EXPLOSIVE:

Answer 15

• Contact/coordinate with ARMOR
• EDD will not be used to sniff suspected explosives
• EDD may be used to search for secondary devices

Question 16

Field supervisors assuming command WILL remain at the scene to brief the ARMOR supervisor. Supervisors will establish ICS and complete __________________.

Answer 16

After Action Report

Question 17

When ranking field supervisor requests ARMOR, responsible person from the establishment/facility will be advised and EVACUATION WILL BE INITIATED.

Answer 17

TRUE

At least 2 floors above and below

Question 18

Failure to respond to an evacuation order is a violation of NRS 475.070

Person(s) not readily available or able to easily be evacuated may shelter in place when:

Answer 18

TRUE

Not in harm’s way based on the information AND outside the mandatory evacuation zone (FBI Bomb Threat Card)

In the MANDATORY EVACUATION ZONE MUST BE EVACUATED to safety

Question 19

Command and Control for located suspected device:
1.
2.

Answer 19

• Tactical Operations Center
  ——IN VICINITY OF DEVICE
  ——Command of primary location w/ ranking ARMOR member
• Field (Incident) Command Post and Staging Area
  ——ALL FIELD OPERATIONS
  ——Overall incident command with the patrol Incident Commander

Question 20

Department personnel WILL NOT release information on explosive devices to ANYONE outside law enforcement:
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2.
3.
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6.

Answer 20

• Type of explosive
• Components
• Packaging
• Method used to denotate
• Opinions why device did or did not detonate.
• Investigative techniques used to mitigate