365 - Hazardous Devices (2 of 3)

Question 1

If the scene is to be searched, the on scene supervisor shall establish a temporary command post _____, _____ and _____ from the scene when the terrain and situation allows, and organize search teams.

Answer 1

upwind,
uphill and
at least 1,000 feet

Question 2

All communications should take place at _____

Answer 2

the command post.

Question 3

No communications will take place over any _____ within 1,000 feet of the area where a suspected device or area of search is located.

Answer 3

electronic device, which would emit an electrical or radio frequency impulse (i.e., radios, cellular telephones, or Mobile Data Computer [MDC])

Question 4

Suspected Device Searches: Officers assigned to perimeter positions should keep their portable radios on in order to receive instructions, but _____

Answer 4

will refrain from transmitting.

Question 5

Search team members will _____ after completion of the search, whether a device or suspected device is located or not.

Answer 5

return to the command post

Question 6

If the scene is to be evacuated during the search:

(1) The persons being evacuated will proceed to a location of at least _____ from the scene, regardless of protective barricade.
(2) Notify the _____ of the exact location of the evacuees.

Answer 6

1,000 feet

dispatcher

Question 7

Use of JSO Explosive Canine Units for searches will be at the _____ discretion and will be coordinated with the _____.

Answer 7

on scene supervisors

Explosive Canine handlers

Question 8

Explosive Canines will not be used to check or verify _____ or _____.

Answer 8

located devices or suspicious packages

Question 9

At the conclusion of all searches, the on scene supervisor will notify the _____ and _____ of the results of the search.

Answer 9

victim’s representative in authority and

the PECO Supervisor

Question 10

If no device is found DO NOT STATE “THERE IS NO BOMB;” only state _____

Answer 10

the search did not reveal one.

Question 11

If the threat is to a Duval County Public School and an officer from the School Board Police Department is present, the _______ will assume responsibility for generating the report.

Answer 11

School Board Police Department

Question 12

If the threat is to a Duval County Public School after school hours, officers will ensure the following:

a. Request the Investigative Dispatcher call the _____ who will make further notifications;
b. Request a _____ to respond to the scene so the building(s) may be searched; or
c. The School Board Police Department will be instructed to route their report to the _____ and _____

Answer 12

School Board Police Department,
School Board Police Officer
JSO’s
“Homeland Security Unit” and “Intelligence Unit.”

Question 13

An officer will not disturb or attempt to move any _____, _____, _____, _____, _____ or _____ under any circumstances.

Answer 13

explosive, incendiary, military, or any other threat, suspected item, or any hazardous

Question 14

The minimum evacuation distance will be _____ with or without a protective barricade.

Answer 14

1,000 feet

Question 15

The _____ at the scene shall consult with the responding _______ on the establishment of a preliminary _____ within the perimeter.

Answer 15

watch commander
Hazardous Devices Unit Supervisor
Hazardous Devices Unit operational area

Question 16

No one will be allowed inside the evacuation perimeter until the device is RSP’d by the _____

Answer 16

Hazardous Devices Unit.

Question 17

The Hazardous Devices Unit Supervisor will notify the _____ when it is safe to enter the evacuation perimeter.

Answer 17

watch commander

Question 18

If the suspected item or hazardous device is a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) it may be necessary to _____

Answer 18

significantly expand the perimeter.

Question 19

The _______ will advise the watch commander on the recommended distance after evaluation of the scene.

Answer 19

Hazardous Devices Unit Supervisor

Question 20

If the suspect item, or hazardous device is a Maritime Improvised Explosive Device (MIED), all persons in the water and boats must be evacuated at a minimum of _____

Answer 20

1,000.

Question 21

The hazard associated with a MIED is the underwater blast _____ and _____. It is significantly greater _____ than _____ the water.

Answer 21

wave and overpressure

underwater than above

Question 22

If the suspect item or hazardous device is an IND, RDD or RED device it may also be necessary to _____

Answer 22

significantly expand the perimeter.

Question 23

All suspected items, including devices, which are military in origin, will be handled by the _____

Answer 23

Hazardous Devices Unit.

Question 24

If a military Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team is needed for assistance, it will be requested by the _____

Answer 24

Hazardous Devices Unit supervisor.

Question 25

If the suspected item or hazardous device is to be transported by the Sheriff’s Office Hazardous Devices Unit to a remote location to be RSP’d, _____

Answer 25

an escort will be provided by marked patrol vehicles.

Question 26

After the scene is cleared and it can be released by investigating authorities, the _____ will ensure the owner or agent is notified to secure the location, if applicable.

Answer 26

watch commander

Question 27

The investigating officer will document the circumstances and measures taken on a General
Offense Report entitled either “Information” or under the appropriate offense, utilizing guidance from the _____ where needed.

Answer 27

Hazardous Devices Unit Supervisor

Question 28

If the threat or suspect item is RSP’d, no explosive material is found or it is not a “Hoax” device, the suspect item will be _____ for follow-up

Answer 28

turned over to patrol

Question 29

If the suspect item or hazardous device is RSP’d and explosive material is found, the device and contents will be processed by the _____ and _____

Answer 29

Hazardous Devices Unit and a Crime Scene Detective.

Question 30

_____ will be responsible for the follow-up investigation where explosive material is found or where suspect information may exist.

Answer 30

Intelligence Unit

Question 31

If the blast is the result of a detonation from an IED, the following should be considered:
a. The first officer(s) to arrive should focus on _____, _____, _____ and _____ to the PECO and other responding resources.

Answer 31

a. containing the scene, and reporting observations, casualties and conditions

Question 32

If the blast is the result of a detonation from an IED, the following should be considered:
b. After life safety measures have been implemented, officers should note the location of debris and potential fragments from the blast and establish an inner perimeter at least _____ wider than the debris located furthest from the seat of the blast of the blast

Answer 32

50 percent
(e.g., debris located 200 feet from the epicenter would require an inner perimeter no less than 300 feet from the epicenter).

Question 33

The _____ will have complete authority over the inner perimeter until it is determined that no other threats are present and will coordinate all evidence collection and follow-up investigations with local, state and federal partners.

Answer 33

Hazardous Devices Unit

Question 34

After the scene can be released by investigating authorities, the _____ will ensure the owner or agent is notified to secure the location, if applicable.

Answer 34

watch commander

Question 35

In addition to blast effects common to a conventional explosion, detonation of an IND will generate _____, _____ and _____ that may disrupt local communications and electronic equipment.

Answer 35

extreme heat and fire,
a potentially lethal radiation pulse, and
an electromagnetic pulse

Question 36

IND or RDD: Soil and dust at and near the scene of the explosion may contain _____

Answer 36

significant radioactive contaminants.

Question 37

IND or RDD: A second or subsequent Hot Zones of contamination may develop as _____

Answer 37

fallout settles.

Question 38

Radiation exposure to first responders can be kept to a minimum by avoiding external and internal contamination as much as possible by:

(1) Minimizing the _____ in a field of radiation;
(2) Maximizing the _____ from the source of radiation;
(3) Maximizing the _____ between the responder and the source of radiation; and
(4) Utilizing available _____ to escape the contaminated atmosphere and attempting to avoid inhalation of airborne contaminants.

Answer 38

time
distance
amount of shielding
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Question 39

If the incident is a potential act of terrorism, it also

becomes a crime scene. By Federal Law, _____ is the lead investigating agency for all terrorist incidents.

Answer 39

the FBI

Question 40

In the event of a suspected CBRNE release, responding officers should remain _____ and never approach the _____ of the suspected release site. This includes refraining from _____ of injured or ill persons.

Answer 40

upwind
immediate proximity
rescue attempts

Question 41

If outside, approach or evacuate _____ of the suspected contaminated area.

Answer 41

upwind

Question 42

CBRNE: Notify the PECO and responding officers immediately, advising the location of the suspected release and, if known, the _____, _____ and _____ and Command Post upwind, uphill and at least _____ from the outside of the suspected contaminated area; and

Answer 42

wind direction, weather conditions and a recommended rally point
1000 feet

Question 43

CBRNE: Establish a separate evacuation location for _____ and _____ people.

Answer 43

contaminated and non-contaminated

Question 44

The _____, through the PECO supervisor, will further ensure that _____ are notified due to the potential influx of injured or exposed persons arriving by JFRD personnel and “walking wounded” who have left the scene on their own.

Answer 44

watch commander

local hospitals

Question 45

Once the _____ or ______ has arrived, the watch commander should consult with them on the establishment of a safe perimeter and the boundaries of Hot, Warm and Cold Zones.

Answer 45

JFRD HAZMAT Team and/or Hazardous Devices Unit

Question 46

Once the JFRD HAZMAT Team and/or Hazardous Devices Unit has arrived, further evacuations should be coordinated with the _____.

Answer 46

JFRD HAZMAT Team

Question 47

No one will be allowed inside the _____ except JFRD HAZMAT and/or Hazardous Devices Unit Technicians until JFRD HAZMAT advises that it is safe to enter the
perimeter.

Answer 47

Warm Zone

Question 48

_____ will be responsible for decontamination efforts for all persons leaving or being transported from the Hot and Warm Zones.

Answer 48

JFRD HAZMAT

Question 49

_____ will provide support and security, as needed, and those within the Hot and Warm Zones will comply with decontamination procedures as directed.

Answer 49

Sheriff’s Office personnel

Question 50

The _____ and _____ shall have sole authority and responsibility for activities within the Warm and Hot Zones until it is cleared of possible explosive devices and criminal threats, after which, sole authority and responsibility is retained by the _____ until the chemical, biological or radiological threat has been mitigated or responsibility is assumed by the _____ having jurisdiction over the event.

Answer 50

JFRD HAZMAT Team and the Hazardous Devices Unit JFRD HAZMAT Team
appropriate Federal or State agency