WMD Crime Scene Management Managing a CBRNE Crime Scene.

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WMD Crime Scene Management Managing a CBRNE Crime Scene

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Objectives

Describe the overall management of a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, or Explosive (CBRNE) crime scene

Describe the roles and jurisdiction of the federal agencies that respond to collect evidence at a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, or Explosive (CBRNE) incident

Describe the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Crime Scene Search Protocol at a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, or Explosive (CBRNE) crime scene

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Incident Command Structure (example)

INCIDENTCOMMAND

OPERATIONSSECTION

LOGISTICSSECTION

PLANNINGSECTION

FINANCE/ADMIN

SECTION

Supplies

Services

Personnel

Equipment

Contracts

Accounting

Time Control

Tactical

HazMat

Police

Fire

EMS

Strategic

PIO

SAFETY OFFICER

LIASON OFFICER

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Multijurisdictional Incident (Unified Command)

Unified Command

Jurisdiction A Jurisdiction B Jurisdiction CIncident Commander Incident Commander Incident Commander

Unified Objectives

Command StaffCommand Staff

OperationsSection

OperationsSection

PlanningSection

PlanningSection

LogisticsSection

LogisticsSection

Finance/Administration

Section

Finance/Administration

Section

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Unified Command (continued)

Unified Command may be used whenever multiple jurisdictions are involved in a response effort, such as:

Differing geographical boundaries

Differing governmental levels

Differing functional responsibilities

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Advantages of Using Unified CommandA single set of objectives is developed for the entire incident

A collective approach is used to develop strategies to achieve incident objectives

Information flow and coordination is improved among all jurisdictions and agencies involved in the incident

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Advantages of Using Unified Command (continued)Agencies with responsibility for incident have an understanding of joint priorities and restrictions

No agency’s legal authorities will be compromised or neglected

The combined efforts of all agencies are optimized as they perform their respective assignments under a single Incident Action Plan (IAP)

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Transition to Unified CommandINCIDENTCOMMAND

OPERATIONSSECTION

LOGISTICSSECTION

PLANNINGSECTION

FIN/ADMINSECTION

IncidentCommand

OperationsSection

LogisticsSection

PlanningSection

Fin/AdminSection

UnifiedCommand

AgencyRep.

LiaisonOfficer

PostScribe

PIOSafetyOfficer

Operations Planning/Intel

Logistics Finance/Admin

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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

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Phases of Comprehensive IAP

1. Understand the situation

2. Establish incident objectives and strategy

3. Develop the plan

4. Prepare and disseminate the plan

5. Evaluate and revise the plan

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Role of Federal Agencies at CBRNE IncidentDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS)

Lead agency for coordination of all aspects of federal response during a CBRNE event

Department of Justice (DOJ)

Preventing and investigation terrorist incidents

DOJ Emblemwww.doj.gov

DHS Emblemwww.dhs.gov

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Crime Scene Search ProtocolsPreparation

Approaching the scene

Securing and protecting the scene

Initiate preliminary surveys

Evaluation of physical evidence probabilities

Preparation of a narrative script

FBI Evidence Response Team assessing a post blast site

www.fbi.gov

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Crime Scene Search Protocols (continued)

Photographing the scene

Preparation of diagram/sketch

Conducting a detailed search

Recording and collecting physical evidence

Conducting the final search

Release of the scene

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Crime Scene Search Protocols (continued)

Preparation

Training and having the proper supplies, tools, and knowledge

Approaching the Scene

Early recognition of the nature of the threat

Securing and Protecting the scene

Unnecessary personnel must be excluded from the scene

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Crime Scene Search Protocols (continued)Initiate preliminary surveys

Participate in a walk-through for an overview of the scene

Evaluation of physical evidence possibilities

The team leader determines the tools and equipment needed for the collection process

Preparation of a narrative description

Includes documentation of everything from arrival to the release of the scene

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Crime Scene Search Protocols (continued)Photographing the scene

Photograph or video everything from eye level to represent the scene from a normal viewpoint

Preparation of a diagram/sketch

Accurately measure all of the evidence to be documented on the sketch

Conducting a detailed search

Utilize the most effective search methods/patterns, collect control and blank samples, and conduct complete documentation

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Crime Scene Search Protocols (continued)Recording and collecting physical evidence

Preplan and have two investigators to observe evidence in its place, mark for identification, and keep evidence logs

Conducting the final survey

Debrief the crime scene team to confirm the scene was covered and documentation and packaging is complete

Release of the scene

Leave an inventory of all items seized with the owner of the location and debrief the IC

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Conclusion

Describe the overall management of a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, or Explosive (CBRNE) crime scene

Describe the roles and jurisdiction of the federal agencies that respond to collect evidence at a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, or Explosive (CBRNE) incident

Describe the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Crime Scene Search Protocol at a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, or Explosive (CBRNE) crime scene

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