BOMBS AND EXPLOSIVE DEVICES

• NCJ Number: 36415
• Author(s): M A ALLENHEAPS D
• Editor(s): D HEAPS
• Date Published: Unknown
• Length: 25 pages
• Sponsoring Agency: US Dept of Justice
• Corporate Author: Skyline College
• Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/; Criminal Justice Education and Training Resource System
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

THIS BOOKLET, PART OF A TRAINING MODULE FOR CALIFORNIA COURTHOUSE PERSONNEL, PROVIDES INFORMATION ON BASIC SECURITY PROCEDURES FOR PROTECTING COURTHOUSES AGAINST BOMB THREATS AND EXPLOSIVE DEVICES.

Abstract

ALSO INCLUDED ARE SEARCH AND EVACUATION METHODS, A DESCRIPTION OF THE MOST COMMON EXPLOSIVE DEVICES, AND SUGGESTIONS ON WHAT TO DO IF AN EXPLOSIVE DEVICE IS DISCOVERED. EMPHASIZED IS THE IMPORTANCE OF CAREFUL PLANNING AND PRACTICE OF BASIC SECURITY PROCEDURES. A LIST OF SUGGESTED READINGS IS INCLUDED. THIS BOOKLET IS INTENDED FOR USE BY COURT SECURITY PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATORS CONCERNED WITH THE THREAT OF EXPLOSIVE DEVICES AT THE COURTHOUSE. FOR THE COMPLETE SET OF THE SKYLINE COLLEGE COURT SUPPORT PERSONNEL PROJECT VIDEOTAPES, SEE NCJ-35823 THROUGH 35825, 36202 THROUGH 36230, AND 36231. FOR THE BOOKLETS, SEE NCJ-37244 THROUGH 37246 AND 36414 THROUGH 36421. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT)