Bomb Threats

Question 1

Bomb:

The Primary agency for All Terrorist attacks is?

Answer 1

FBI

Question 2

Bomb:

Suspicious item indicators include:

Answer 2

1. Location of item
2. Exposed wires
3. Unusual sounds, odors

Question 3

Bomb:

Should always be conducted by first arriving officers on a bomb threat?

Answer 3

25ft and 100ft searches

Question 4

Bomb:

T/F bomb threats should be handled as high-profile incidents?

Answer 4

False - low profile

Question 5

Bomb:

Decisions regarding bomb threat extortion demands rests with?

Answer 5

The Representative of the establishment

Question 6

Bomb:

The representative of the establishment decides what?

Answer 6

1. If a search using employees will take place
2. To evacuate
3. If further action is needed upon no device found
4. If the area is safe or free of explosives
   * ** LVMPD WILL NOT MAKE THESE DECISIONS**

Question 7

Bomb:

A __________ of the inside and underside of a vehicle will be conducted _________ opening doors, trunk or hood?

Answer 7

Visual Inspection

Without

Question 8

Bomb:

Who gets notified by Communications of a bomb threat to HQ?

Answer 8

WC
Watch Desk
HQ Security Detail
Bolden (IF HQ is NOT on Duty)

Question 9

Bomb:

T/F, HQ will be evacuated if a CREDIBLE bomb threat is received?

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Bomb:

While in the vicinity of a potential device, _______________ are reccommeded for communication?

Answer 10

Land Lines (not the radio or cellphones)

Question 11

Bomb:

Supervisor responsibilities at a bomb threat?

Answer 11

1. Respond Assume Command
2. Establish a Command Post, a Tactical Operations Center and a staging area
3. Ensure 25-100 ft search completed at ALL locations
4. Ensure or Establish a perimeter using the FBI BOMB THREAT STAND-OFF CARD
5. Gather Witnesses
6. Evacuate 2 floors above and below in a highrise.
7. Assign a communications Officer to assist in comms
8. AAR

Question 12

Bomb:

Who conducts post-blast crime scene investigations?

Answer 12

Armor

Question 13

Bomb:

How are 25-100ft searches conducted?

Answer 13

Low to High and 360 degrees

Question 14

Bomb:
Following a Detonation, What is the minimum distance a perimeter should be set up from any item an officer can visually identify as evidence?

Answer 14

300 ft?

Question 15

Bomb:

Who on LVMPD is responsible for investigating explosives and acts of terrorism including WMD?

Answer 15

(ARMOR) All Hazard Multi-Agency Operations and Response. From the Emergency Operations Bureau.
Remember the FBI is the overall lead

Question 16

Bomb:

Any package/bag/item that due to a proper _________ is a possible danger to the people or property?

Answer 16

Threat Assessment

Question 17

Bomb:

What is in a 5-line report?

Answer 17

1. Location of the item
2. Unit on the scene contact info
3. Description of item
4. Description of what is threatened
5. Protective measures taken

Question 18

Bomb:

The two command and control locations established when a device is located or suspected?

Answer 18

ICP

TOC

Question 19

Bomb:

T/F, ARMOR will assume control of a death investigation if death results from an explosive device?

Answer 19

False, Homicide

Question 20

Bomb:

What information are Dept members not allowed to release to anyone outside of law enforcement?

Answer 20

1. Type of explosive
2. Components
3. Packaging
4. Methods used to detonate
5. Opinions as to why it did or didn’t detonate
6. Investigative Techniques