3.530 Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear or Explosive (CBRNE) Incident Plan

Question 1

Substances or materials in original form or as waste that can pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety, property and environment. Such substances include gases, chemicals, radioactive materials, etc., that have the potential for fire, explosion, asphyxiation or the release of radioactivity.

Answer 1

Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)

Question 2

Who is the designated lead agency for all WMD/CBRNE incidents?

Answer 2

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Question 3

In the event of an incident or accident resulting in the loss of control of a hazardous material by the responsible party, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department must be prepared to take action and seek assistance in accordance with this procedure. If an incident results in multiple casualties (in excess of 20) what plan will be implemented?

Answer 3

Clark County Mass Casualty Plan

Question 4

The Composite All Hazards Response Team (CAHRT) is made up of all supporting agencies or LVMPD sections of the ARMOR task force. True or False ?

Answer 4

True

Question 5

The systematic removal of person(s) from a potentially hazardous situation or environment (outside of the designated contaminated area).

Answer 5

Evacuation

Question 6

According to policy, the first LVMPD member to arrive on scene will (select all that apply):

Answer 6

a. Stay upwind from the scene and will not expose them self to a designated contaminated area without the proper protective equipment.

b. Use the best information available from the appropriate fire department or Department of Transportation’s Emergency Response Guidebook to set up a security perimeter and establish the designated contaminated area(s).

c. Evaluate the situation and inform the Communications Bureau of the details.

Question 7

The first supervisor on scene to an incident involving hazardous materials or WMD will (select all that apply):

Answer 7

a. Establish a command post (at a safe distance upwind from the scene)

b. Assign second or third unit arriving at the command post to check the immediate area for possible secondary devices.

c. Review established security perimeter and ensure that no personnel are deployed in a designated contaminated area without proper protective equipment.

d. Determine the need for an outer perimeter depending upon the circumstances of the incident.

e. Coordinate the evacuation of the area downwind of the spillage or suspected spillage, with the ARMOR section or fire department.

f. Request Communications Bureau to make notifications.