Policy Text
Policy Delano Police Department
407 Delano PD Policy Manual
Response to Bomb Calls
407.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines to assist members of the Delano Police
Department in their initial response to incidents involving explosives, explosive devices, explosion/
bombing incidents or threats of such incidents. Under no circumstances should these guidelines
be interpreted as compromising the safety of first responders or the public. When confronted with
an incident involving explosives, safety should always be the primary consideration.
407.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the Delano Police Department to place a higher priority on the safety of persons
and the public over damage or destruction to public or private property.
407.3 RECEIPT OF BOMB THREAT
Department members receiving a bomb threat should obtain as much information from the
individual as reasonably possible, including the type, placement and alleged detonation time of
the device.
If the bomb threat is received on a recorded line, reasonable steps should be taken to ensure that
the recording is preserved in accordance with established department evidence procedures.
The member receiving the bomb threat should ensure that the Watch Commander is immediately
advised and informed of the details. This will enable the Watch Commander to ensure that the
appropriate personnel are dispatched, and, as appropriate, the threatened location is given an
advance warning.
407.4 GOVERNMENT FACILITY OR PROPERTY
A bomb threat targeting a government facility may require a different response based on the
government agency.
407.4.1 DELANO POLICE DEPARTMENT FACILITY
If the bomb threat is against the Delano Police Department facility, the Watch Commander will
direct and assign officers as required for coordinating a general building search or evacuation of
the police department, as he/she deems appropriate.
407.4.2 OTHER COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL FACILITY OR PROPERTY
If the bomb threat is against a county or municipal facility within the jurisdiction of the Delano Police
Department that is not the property of this department, the appropriate agency will be promptly
informed of the threat. Assistance to the other entity may be provided as the Watch Commander
deems appropriate.
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