NEW ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT - New Albany, Ohio

C. The O.I.C. should assume the responsibilities of liaison to other agencies who may be
called upon to assist, which include:
Fire Departments
Other police agencies
Bomb squad technicians
American Red Cross
AT & T
American Electric Power
Columbia Gas of Ohio
Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)
New Albany/Plain Local Schools
State or federal law enforcement
D. Searches for devices should be conducted in a thorough and systematic process.
Generally, no civilians will be utilized for search purposes. An exception could be the use
of persons from the targeted location who may have specialized knowledge of the
location to be searched. In circumstances where civilians are used, they, along with any
emergency response providers who do not have specific bomb removal training, shall not
touch or move any suspicious device or package found. All civilians will be teamed with
a member of the Police Department throughout the search.
E. Suspicious objects or packages discovered by responding personnel should be brought
to the attention of the owner/occupant of the premises in an attempt to determine if the
package is part of the facility or a suspicious device. If the object or device cannot be
identified, it should be treated as a non-detonated explosive and should not be moved or
touched.
F. If no explosive device is located during the first search, a second group of responding
personnel should be allowed to cover the area examined by the first team as a doublecheck
process.
G. If a device is located and then moved or rendered safe by trained personnel, additional
searches should be made for additional devices designed and planted to injure or kill
emergency responders.
Non-detonated Explosive Device or Substance
A. When a non-detonated explosive device is located, the dispatcher will be notified by
telephone.
B. The Fire Department’s Chief, Assistant Chief, or designees(s) shall assume command of
all fire and police personnel at the scene.
C. Fire Department personnel, in consultation with the Police Department O.I.C., will notify
the appropriate bomb disposal or ordinance specialization unit to request mutual aid.
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