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Suspicious Package/Bomb Threat

Name: Welde Sylvain
Date: 6/12/2014
Location: Nashville
Instructions:
This test will gauge the officers knowledge of suspicious packages and bomb threats





1) C Which of the following are characteristics of a suspicious package
a. Excessive postage
b. No return address
c. All of the above
2) c If you find a suspicious package you should
a. Move it to a safe location
b. Try to open the package
c. Leave it where you found it and clear the area
3) a It is a good idea to get a list of names of people that where in the area of the package
a. True
b. False

4) b After you have located a suspicious package you should do what
a. Clear the immediate area
b. Direct people to a designated area to await further instruction
c. Document a description of the package
d. All of the above

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5) b It is not necessary to shut down HVAC systems in the area
a. True
b. False


6) c Why would you shut down HVAC in the area of a suspicious package
a. To keep the package from overheating or freezing
b. The electronics could set off any possible explosives in the package
c. To keep any airborne attacks from spreading throughout the facility

7) b It is not necessary to contact security management in the event of a suspicious package
a. True
b. False


8) b When a suspicious package is located you should immediately radio the SOC
a. True
b. False

9) b The first thing you should do when confronted with a suspicious package is
a. Move the package so it may be easy to examine
b. Turn off your radio and cellphone
c. Open the package to examine the contents




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10) c If you receive a bomb threat call you should
a. Leave the building
b. Hang up the phone
c. Dont panic and listen to the caller carefully
11) a What must the officer receiving the call do as soon as possible
a. Call 911
b. Write an incident report
c. Complete a Bomb Threat Report form
12) c What would you be listening for if you receive a bomb threat
a. Callers accent
b. Background noise
c. All of the above
13) c When would the area be evacuated for a bomb threat
a. When the police say to
b. When the incident commander makes that decision
c. As soon as you receive the call
14) a Who would be in charge of the scene in the event of a bomb threat
a. The police dept.
b. The security dept.
c. The incident commander on the scene

15) b Why would you turn off all electronic devices in the event of a bomb threat
a. So no one can hear the conversation on the radio
b. Electronic devices admit a signal that could set off a bomb remotely
c. To reduce the confusion of the situation

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