NEW ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT - New Albany, Ohio

Explosions
A. In cases where an explosion has occurred, the procedures for notification, scene
security, evacuation, and criminal investigation are the same as those in a non-detonated
explosive incident.
B. When the scene is secured, the O.I.C. will coordinate the preservation of evidence
processes and allow no one into the crime scene except rescue personnel, investigators,
and bomb specialists.
C. Investigators will notify the O.I.C. when examination of the scene is complete.
D. The recommended course of action for investigations of this nature is to include the
United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and/or the
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in all situations involving explosions of a serious
nature that warrant massive amounts of evidence collection.
E. Explosions may cause structural damage and other non-detonated explosives may be
present. Persons at the scene should use caution and no person should enter the
danger zone except to prevent injury or death to another person. This does not include
investigators and specialists called to examine the crime scene.
Bomb Disposal Units
A. In the event a situation develops requiring the need for trained explosive removal experts,
the Columbus Division of Fire Bomb Squad will be summoned by the appropriate
dispatch center upon request of on-scene Fire Department personnel. In addition, the
Franklin County Sheriffs Office has a Bomb Squad that is available through the Sheriff’s
dispatch center and can be summoned by either police or fire personnel.
B. If the Columbus Fire Bomb Squad or Franklin County Sheriffs Office Bomb Squad are
unavailable or they encounter devices which are beyond the technical scope or expertise
of the unit, the services of the 71 st Ordinance Detachment, Explosives Ordinance
Disposal Unit (EOD) stationed at Wright Patterson Air Force Base will be requested. The
71 st EOD has rapid deployment capability by helicopter and ground transport, utilizing
some of the most sophisticated technology available.
18.1.8 Emergency Mobilization Plan
A. Communications
It is the duty of all Police Department employees to immediately report to their supervisor
all events or situations that may involve conditions which are beyond the resources or
capabilities of the normal shift to effectively control. This communication will normally
take place via police radio unless it is determined to be of a sensitive nature requiring the
protective elements of telephone land lines or personal contact.
B. Alert Stages
During alert stages, the Chief of Police will issue orders placing Police Department
personnel on standby alert in cases of pending need or he/she may immediately activate
personnel if the situation requires.
Upon notification of an “ALERT” condition, Police Department personnel will place
themselves in readiness and maintain that condition until notified to stand down. The
condition of readiness includes the employees of the Dispatch Center. Personnel need
to have transportation and a means of rapid communication if he/she is required to report
for duty.
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