WMD Crime Scene Management

1. WMD Crime Scene Management Managing a CBRNE Crime Scene

2. 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

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

4. Multijurisdictional Incident (Unified Command) Unified Command Jurisdiction A Jurisdiction B Jurisdiction CIncident Commander Incident Commander Incident Commander Unified Objectives Command Staff Operations Section Planning Section Logistics Section Finance/ Administration Section

5. 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

6. Advantages of Using Unified Command • A 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

7. 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)

8. Transition to Unified Command Incident Command INCIDENT COMMAND Operations Section Logistics Section Fin/Admin Section Planning Section LOGISTICS FIN/ADMIN PLANNING OPERATIONS SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION Unified Command Agency Rep. Post Scribe Liaison Officer Safety Officer PIO Planning/ Intel Finance/ Admin Operations Logistics

9. 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

10. 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

11. Role of Federal Agencies at CBRNE Incident • Department 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 DHS Emblem www.dhs.gov DOJ Emblem www.doj.gov

12. Crime Scene Search Protocols • Preparation • 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. WMD Crime Scene Management Managing a CBRNE Crime Scene—End of Module