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\n\n--- Page 1 ---\n\nGAINESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDER TITLE ACCREDITATION Clandestine Laboratory Response N/A Team PRIOR REVISIONS PROPONENT UNIT N/A Special Investigations Division (SID) ATTACHMENT: N/A NUMBER ISSUE DATE REVISION DATE TOTAL PAGES 46.12 02/24/2015 07/23/2020 9 I. PURPOSE: This order establishes guidelines for the deployment of the Clandestine Laboratory Response Team (CLRT) as well as establishing procedures and responsibilities for its members who will respond to all clandestine (clan) laboratories within the unincorporated areas of Alachua County and within the City of Gainesville. II. POLICY: The duties of the CLRT are to render the site safe, process the scene, collect evidence and remove hazardous materials. The Clandestine Laboratory Response Team (CLRT) will respond to all clandestine (clan) laboratories, within the unincorporated areas of Alachua County and within the City of Gainesville, including but not limited to the following narcotics/drugs: A. Amphetamine, B. Methamphetamine, C. Cocaine, D. Dimethyltryptamine (DMT), E. Fentanyl, F. Heroin, G. Gamma Hydroxy Butyrate (GHB), H. Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD), I. Methylenedixyamphetamine (MDA), J. Methylenedioxy-Methamphetamine (MDMA), K. Phencyclidine (PCP), L. Phenyl-2-Propanone (P2P) III. DEFINITIONS: M. ACS - Authorized Central Storage N. APR – Air Purifying Respirator. O. CGI- Combustible Gas Indicator P. DOT - Department of Transportation Q. EPA - Environmental Protection Agency R. FMIS - Florida’s Methamphetamine Intelligence Site S. GACDTF - Gainesville Alachua County Drug Task Force Scope: Sworn Department Members\n\n--- Page 2 ---\n\nGAINESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT T. LEL - Lower Explosive Limit U. NPLEX - Nation Precursor and Log Exchange V. PEL - Permissible Exposure Limit W. SCBA - Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus X. SQG - Small Quantity Generator Y. SWAT – Special Weapons and Tactics Team IV. PROCEDURE: A. Patrol or First Responder Responsibilities: Untrained personnel encountering suspected clandestine labs or remnants should exercise extreme caution and treat the scene similar to procedures outlined in the response to bomb procedures (G.O. 40.17 Suspicious Devices) remembering that the hazards include, but are not limited to: explosion, chemical and thermal burns and inhalation risks. 1. Initial response actions should include the consideration for: i. Evacuation, ii. Medical treatment for any exposed persons, iii. Detention of suspects and iv. Immediate notification of a supervisor in order to summon resources. v. The preferred technique to mitigate risk is minimizing the contamination of the scene as much as possible by taking the following actions: a Refrain from unplugging heat sources which may cause sparks and lead to the risk of fire or explosion. b Refrain from moving/knocking over bottles which could cause an explosion or off-gassing. c Ventilate the area by leaving doors or windows open, when feasible. d Refrain from searches, even if justified in doing so. e Refrain from the use of K-9. f Evacuate as necessary. g Seek medical evaluation/treatment for all children, even if no complaint or symptoms exist. h Monitor all involved parties for signs of injury; symptoms typically develop within 30 minutes to 4 hours. 2\n\n--- Page 3 ---\n\nGAINESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT i Decontaminate, if warranted. 2. Untrained personnel are prohibited from handling any clan lab components. B. Clandestine Laboratory Response Team (CLRT) Deployment: 1. The CLRT shall assume operational command at Clandestine Laboratories (with an exception for tactical situations and arson investigations where operational command rests with SWAT or the Fire Marshal, respectively). 2. The CLRT will conduct site cleanup at all laboratories that contain less than 220 pounds of material, baring the presence of any Anhydrous Ammonia and with an exception for special circumstances that are outside the scope of CLRT members’ training. 3. In these instances the state contractor will be requested at the recommendation of a CLRT member. 4. The CLRT will assist other entities within Alachua County as requested and approved by the CLRT commander. 5. The CLRT will maintain operational command of the Clandestine laboratory site until it is neutralized and deemed safe by the senior CLRT member on scene. i. Requests from within Alachua County: Requests from within the Gainesville Police Department (GPD), the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) or by other agencies within Alachua County will be made to a GACDTF supervisor during regular business hours or to the on call GACDTF detective during non-business hours ii. Requests outside of Alachua County: Requests for utilization of the CLRT outside of Alachua County will be made with the following stipulations: a The CLRT will retain supervision and control over all CLRT personnel in the deployment. In situations involving a mutual aid agreement, operational control will follow existing CLRT protocols. b The involved GACDTF supervisor or CLRT commander will keep the chain of command notified regarding the outside deployment situation. c Agencies requiring the CLRT response may be required to provide perimeter assistance to the CLRT throughout the course of the on-scene investigation. They are not responsible for equipping the CLRT with any on-scene investigative resources or supplies. The requesting agency is responsible for all evidence submissions to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). 3\n\n--- Page 4 ---\n\nGAINESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT C. Team Responsibilities: 1. Maintain current certifications in accordance with individual certificate requirements. 2. Operate in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines and standards. 3. Maintain individual equipment. 4. Notify CLRT Commander if there is any degradation of essential equipment. 5. Conduct annual Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus SCBA and Air Purifying Respirator (APR) fit tests. The CLRT will operate with SCBAs approved by the CLRT commander and will conduct annual recertification on the SCBA. 6. Maintain a current National Precursor and Log Exchange (NPLEX) license. 7. Conduct annual medical evaluations: The link to Appendix C - OSHA Questionnaire is as follows: https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STA NDARDS&p_id=9783 8. Conduct periodic reviews of the Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) established by the American Conference of Governmental Industry Hygienists (ACGIH); they change periodically. 9. Conduct periodic reviews of the OSHA permissible Exposure Limits (PELs); they change periodically. 10. CLRT members are required to recertify every three (3) years according to DOT guidelines for the transportation of hazardous materials. D. Call Out Procedures: 1. The on-call Clandestine Lab Response Team member must return any calls for service promptly. CLRT personnel should be available 24 hours a day for call-outs. They will receive a briefing by phone, determine the necessity to respond and appropriate response measures/requirements. Active threats to safety and property should be considered. NOTE: Consideration should be taken with regard to lab remnants or the presence of minimal lab components. In such instances, a minimized response may be sufficient. All responses require, at minimum, one Authorized Container and Storage ((ACS)-certified) CLRT member. 4\n\n--- Page 5 ---\n\nGAINESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT 2. If a response is warranted, the on-call team member will seek approval from the CLRT commander or designee who will then make the appropriate team member notifications. E. On Scene Procedures: 1. Site Security i. When feasible, utilize Lab Team members for protective sweeps. Consider an Air Purifying Respirator (APR) Mask as opposed to a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for tactical reasons (OSHA-approved). ii. CL