Law Enforcement Protective Measures Course Title Law Enforcement Protective Measures Incident Command and Law Enforcement Response Actions

Objectives Identify the functions and responsibilities associated with the ICS Discuss the purpose and functioning of the UCS and its implementation during an incident Utilize the Emergency Response Guidebook to construct an Initial Isolation Zone and Protective Action Zone, as well as to define the characteristics of the hot, warm, and cold zones

Objectives (continued) Discuss the development of an Incident Action Plan on scene and the proper procedures for implementation of the plan Discuss how to implement initial site management procedures, as well as law enforcement protective measures and actions

Incident Command Structure PIO INCIDENT COMMAND Liaison Officer SAFETY OFFICER OPERATIONS SECTION LOGISTICS SECTION PLANNING SECTION FINANCE/ ADMIN SECTION

Command Staff INCIDENT COMMAND PIO Liaison Officer SAFETY OFFICER

General Staff INCIDENT COMMAND FINANCE/ OPERATIONS PLANNING LOGISTICS SECTION LOGISTICS SECTION PLANNING SECTION FINANCE/ ADMIN SECTION

Incident Command Structure (example) PIO INCIDENT COMMAND LIAISON OFFICER SAFETY OFFICER OPERATIONS SECTION LOGISTICS SECTION PLANNING SECTION FINANCE/ ADMIN SECTION HazMat Police Fire EMS Supplies Services Personnel Equipment Strategic Tactical Contracts Accounting Time Control

When To Use Unified Command UC may be used whenever multiple jurisdictions are involved in a response effort, such as: Differing geographical boundaries Differing governmental levels Differing functional responsibilities

Transition to Unified Command Course Title Transition to Unified Command Incident Command INCIDENT COMMAND Operations Section Logistics Section Planning Section Fin/Admin Section Unified Command Agency Rep. Liaison Officer Post Scribe Safety Officer PIO Planning/ Intel Operations Finance/ Admin Logistics

Emergency Response Guidebook ERG provides responders with capability of predicting downwind hazards at CBRNE event Emergency Response Guidebook www.ihresources.com

Emergency Response Guidebook (continued) If available, software such as ADASHI can help make downwind hazard prediction quicker Sample Plume Projection by ADASHI

Establishment of Zones Hot Zone (Exclusion Zone) Warm Zone (Contamination Reduction Zone) Cold Zone (Support Zone)

Using the Guidebook Step 1: Using chemical name, look-up 4 digit ID number (blue pages) If chemical name is not found, use: Nerve: 2810 Blood: 1051

Using the Guidebook (continued) Step 2: Determine isolate and protect distances (green pages) Need to know the size and time of release Small Spills Large Spills ID Name Isolate Protect Day Protect Night 1017 Chlorine 100 ft. 0.2 miles 0.8 miles 800 ft. 1.5 miles 4.6 miles

Using the Guidebook (continued) Step 3: Draw circle with radius of isolation distance Mark the wind direction Draw a box size of protect distance, place upwind edge over center of the circle towards downwind r

Actions After Prediction Pass information to the Incident Commander Warn Evacuate or shelter in place? Pass information to the IC www.viktoria.se

HazMat personnel in Level A PPE Other Considerations Hazard prediction: estimate only Reconnaissance determines actual hazard HazMat personnel in Level A PPE www.indyhazmat.com

Incident Action Plan (IAP) Overall incident objectives and strategies Written plan preferable to oral plan, because it clearly demonstrates responsibility IAP is designed around operational periods Operational period is no longer than 24 hours

Phases of Comprehensive IAP Understand the situation Establish incident objectives and strategy Develop the plan Prepare and disseminate the plan Evaluate and revise the plan

Construction of Incident Action Plan Briefing on situation and resource status Set control objectives Plot control lines and division boundaries Specify tactics for each division or group Specify resources needed by division or group Specify facilities and reporting locations; plot on map Place resource and overhead personnel order Consider communications, medical, and traffic plan requirements

Implementation of Incident Action Plan Set the deadline for completing IAP attachments Obtain plan attachments and review them for accuracy Determine the number of IAPs required IAP reproduced for distribution Ensure IAP is up to date and complete prior to operations briefing Provide the IAP briefing plan and distribute prior to new operational period

IC and Law Enforcement Response Actions Scenario—Situational Considerations The wind is southwest to northeast at five miles per hour The humidity level is 80% It is during evening rush hour The large structures within the initial three blocks of downwind will channelize the associated hazard.

IC and Law Enforcement Response Actions—Scenario Discussion You were 1,000 feet from the initial blast site at the time of detonation. What should you do? How will you conduct crowd control? How will you isolate the site to prevent further contamination and safeguard evidence? What action needs to be taken to address the downwind hazard?

IC and Law Enforcement Response Actions—Scenario Discussion (continued) From your modeling of the site, what buildings are likely to be affected from downwind hazards? What assets do you have within the community to assist with the WMD site? Is there a risk of multiple devices?

Law Enforcement Response Actions Begin upon notification that an incident has occurred Address immediate life and safety needs Massachusetts State Police Incident Command Post www.pbase.com

Location of Incident Command Post Upwind, uphill, and/or upstream Far enough from incident site to maintain focus and reduce distractions Initially use mobile command unit Fixed facilities Other preplanned, secured, sheltered facility

Establishment of Communications Activate communications unit/leader Assign individual radio channels to groups, branches, and/or divisions Request dedicated cellular frequencies Do not use departmental 10-codes—speak in plain English Identify communications incompatibilities Be prepared to use runner and liaison assistants

Establishment of Perimeters Establish Perimeters: Where incident occurred Paths of entry and exit Where victims are moved Set up barriers Document: Exit and entry of all individuals Original location of victims or objects Actions of anyone that changes or affects the scene Police Perimeter at WTC After 9/11 Attack www.musarium.com

Differences Between HazMat and CBRNE A CBRNE incident is a calculated act intended to maim and/or kill people, destroy property, or topple existing infrastructures CBRNE agents are supertoxic materials, and not typically the hazardous substances found at a HazMat incident

Evidence Preservation Actions and observations are very important Everything is potential evidence Communicate observations of evidence to other responders and to incident command Record observations and actions as soon as possible Victims can provide critical evidence

Initial Response to Scene First-arriving responder: Note prearrival information (time, date, address, etc.) Be aware of any persons or vehicles leaving crime scene Note possible secondary crime scenes Make initial observations (look, listen, smell) Treat crime as ongoing until otherwise known Document all observations

Crime Scene Considerations Golden Rule: Leave it alone, unless it is absolutely necessary for the performance of duties with law enforcement approval Second Rule: Do the job using the fewest number of people possible Birmingham Women’s Clinic www.cnn.com

Tactical Considerations and Actions Proper level of PPE Crew rotation Weather considerations Establishment of staging areas Resource positioning Evacuation Issues Level C PPE Center for Domestic Preparedness

Evacuation Considerations Time Distance Shielding Building Evacuation www.bluefieldnews.net

Conclusion Identify the functions and responsibilities associated with the ICS Discuss the purpose and functioning of the UCS and its implementation during an incident Utilize the Emergency Response Guidebook to construct an Initial Isolation Zone and Protective Action Zone, as well as to define the characteristics of the hot, warm, and cold zones

Conclusion (continued) Discuss the development of an Incident Action Plan (IAP) on scene and the proper procedures for implementation of the plan Discuss how to implement initial site management procedures, as well as law enforcement protective measures and actions

Law Enforcement Protective Measures Course Title Law Enforcement Protective Measures Incident Command and Law Enforcement Response Actions—End of Module