Bomb Threats And Suspicious Packages Waterloo

1. An individual phoning in a bomb threat may be calling to:

Provide a warning to minimize injury

Give vital information

Tell you why they have planted a bomb

All of the above

Correct Answer: All of the above

Explanation

Correct Answer: All of the above

2. In the event of a Bomb Threat or Suspicious Package discovery, your Post Orders and/or your Bomb Threat Emergency Procedures should provide specific information regarding your facility contacts?

True

False

True. You should be able to quickly locate facility contact information for a Bomb Threat or Suspicious Package at your facility.

Explanation

True. You should be able to quickly locate facility contact information for a Bomb Threat or Suspicious Package at your facility.

3. If you are asked to conduct a Bomb Search you should not,

Search common areas and equipment rooms

Search the stairwells

Check the outside of the perimeter first

Touch or move the suspected bomb

Do not touch, move or attempt to deactivate a suspected bomb. It is imperative that you remember that you are only trying to locate the suspected bomb, only.

Explanation

Do not touch, move or attempt to deactivate a suspected bomb. It is imperative that you remember that you are only trying to locate the suspected bomb, only.

4. If you receive a bomb threat by phone, your first step would be to

Call your supervisor

Access your Bomb Threat Checklist

Call 911

Evacuate the building to minimize physical injury

You should immediately access your Bomb Threat Checklist to assist you in obtaining information from the caller.

Explanation

You should immediately access your Bomb Threat Checklist to assist you in obtaining information from the caller.

5. If you receive a Bomb Threat while working on 2nd or 3rd shift, you should immediately take down as much informaiton from the caller as possible and then contact your IRT members for the affected faciltiy.

True

False

True.

Gather as much information from the caller as possible
a. Caller ID
b. Where is the bomb?
c. What facility is the bomb at?
d. When will the bomb explode?
e. What kind of bomb is it?
f. What does the bomb look like?
g. Where is the bomb located now?
h. Why did you place this call?
i. Where are you calling from?
j. What is your name?
2. Call IRT point of contact for the facility affected
a. Ask if IRT point of contact wants Police notified
b. Document who was notified and direction given

Explanation

True.

Gather as much information from the caller as possible
a. Caller ID
b. Where is the bomb?
c. What facility is the bomb at?
d. When will the bomb explode?
e. What kind of bomb is it?
f. What does the bomb look like?
g. Where is the bomb located now?
h. Why did you place this call?
i. Where are you calling from?
j. What is your name?
2. Call IRT point of contact for the facility affected
a. Ask if IRT point of contact wants Police notified
b. Document who was notified and direction given

6. Conducting a detailed bomb search for a bomb may not be possible when you are dealing with a:

Specific threat

Non-specific threat

Suspicious Package

A non-specific threat does not provide much information and it may not be possible to conduct a detailed search. However, high traffic areas shoud be checked including main and elevator lobbies, main entrance, etc.

Explanation

A non-specific threat does not provide much information and it may not be possible to conduct a detailed search. However, high traffic areas shoud be checked including main and elevator lobbies, main entrance, etc.

7. If you find a suspicious object, which of these steps is not part of the standard procedure?

Move everyone away from the object

Do not touch the object

Isolate the object by closing doors and windows in the immediate area

Notify Facility Management including your Facility Incident Response Team

You should open doors and windows in the area as this may allow the device to vent itself if it detonates.

Explanation

You should open doors and windows in the area as this may allow the device to vent itself if it detonates.

8. If you receive a bomb threat that can be classified as a Specific Threat, your search should be limited to a visual inspection of the area.

True

False

True. If the caller provides information regarding the detonation time of the device and its location, you may be asked to conduct a visual inspection of the area, however, at no time is anyone to touch, move or attempt to deactivate a suspected bomb.

Explanation

True. If the caller provides information regarding the detonation time of the device and its location, you may be asked to conduct a visual inspection of the area, however, at no time is anyone to touch, move or attempt to deactivate a suspected bomb.

9. If while on patrol you come across a suspicious package, your first step would be to contact facility management.

True

False

False. You should first try to identify the owner of the suspicious package by asking employees or supervisors in the area. If you cannot determine ownership, the item will be treated as a suspicious package as outlined in you Post Orders.

Explanation

False. You should first try to identify the owner of the suspicious package by asking employees or supervisors in the area. If you cannot determine ownership, the item will be treated as a suspicious package as outlined in you Post Orders.

10. When completing a Perspective Report regarding a bomb or suspicious package threat, the security officer creating the report must always call ESOC immediately after submitting your report.

True

False

Correct Answer: False. A call should be made to ESOC before you submit your Perspective Report so they can escaluate the incident to the security management team.

Explanation

Correct Answer: False. A call should be made to ESOC before you submit your Perspective Report so they can escaluate the incident to the security management team.