WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION
WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION

Author: Steven C. Drielak

Publisher: Charles C Thomas Publisher

Published: 2000-01-01

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 0398083118

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This book is designed to provide law enforcement personnel with response guidelines and evidence gathering techniques that may be utilized when responding to an incident involving the use or threatened use of a weapon of mass destruction (WMD). The first part of the book addresses the actions to be taken by the first law enforcement personnel arriving at the scene of a WMD incident. The text examines the planning process in great detail, and the incident management process is also extensively reviewed. Tactical operations that may be necessary to arrest individuals or prevent a WMD incident are also discussed. The second part of the book is designed for the hazardous material trained investigator. The required training, equipment, and investigative procedures are clearly defined in this section, and detailed step-by-step instructions are provided for the collection of chemical, biological, and radiological evidence. In addition, investigative techniques are provided that will assist the criminal investigator in identifying and entering a facility suspected of manufacturing a weapon of mass destruction. Remote sampling techniques are provided to assist in gathering the probable cause for a search warrant. Also helpful to readers are the many illustrations and a glossary. It will be clear to the reader that this unique book represents the epitome of authoritativeness and comprehensiveness in the field of WMD response andinvestigation.

Emergency Response Guidebook
Emergency Response Guidebook

Author: U.S. Department of Transportation

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2013-06-03

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 1626363765

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Does the identification number 60 indicate a toxic substance or a flammable solid, in the molten state at an elevated temperature? Does the identification number 1035 indicate ethane or butane? What is the difference between natural gas transmission pipelines and natural gas distribution pipelines? If you came upon an overturned truck on the highway that was leaking, would you be able to identify if it was hazardous and know what steps to take? Questions like these and more are answered in the Emergency Response Guidebook. Learn how to identify symbols for and vehicles carrying toxic, flammable, explosive, radioactive, or otherwise harmful substances and how to respond once an incident involving those substances has been identified. Always be prepared in situations that are unfamiliar and dangerous and know how to rectify them. Keeping this guide around at all times will ensure that, if you were to come upon a transportation situation involving hazardous substances or dangerous goods, you will be able to help keep others and yourself out of danger. With color-coded pages for quick and easy reference, this is the official manual used by first responders in the United States and Canada for transportation incidents involving dangerous goods or hazardous materials.

1996 North American Emergency Response Guidebook
1996 North American Emergency Response Guidebook

Author: CANUTEC (Canada)

Publisher: McClain Printing Company

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780660165318

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This guidebook was developed for use by fire fighters, police, and other emergency services personnel who may be the first to arrive at the scene of a transportation incident involving dangerous goods. However, it should not be considered a substitute for emergency response training, knowledge or sound judgement. Includes a table of placards with initials. The guide is divided into three sections: describes potential hazards that the material may display in terms of fire/explosion and health effects upon exposure; outlines suggested public safety measures based on the situation at hand, provides general information regarding immediate isolation of the site, the recommended type of protective clothing and respiratory protection, and suggested evacuation distances for small and large spills and for fire situations. Finally, it covers response actions and first aid, outlines special precautions for incidents which involve fire, spill or chemical exposure, and several recommendations are listed under each part which will further assist in the decision making process. Information on first aid is general guidance prior to seeking medical care.