1. WMD Crime Scene Management
Course Title
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)
Course Title
Multijurisdictional Incident (Unified Command)
Unified Command
Jurisdiction A Jurisdiction B Jurisdiction C Incident 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
Course Title
Transition to Unified Command
Incident
Command
INCIDENT
COMMAND
Operations
Section
OPERATIONS
Logistics
Section
LOGISTICS
Planning
Section
PLANNING
Fin/Admin
Section
FIN/ADMIN
SECTION
SECTION
SECTION
SECTION
Unified
Command
Agency
Rep.
Liaison
Officer
Post
Scribe
Safety
Officer
PIO
Planning/
Intel
Operations
Finance/
Admin
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
DOJ Emblem

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

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
Course Title
WMD Crime Scene Management
Managing a CBRNE Crime Scene—End of Module