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Policy & Procedure Page 1 of 7 Lexington Police Department Subject: Bomb Threats Policy Number: 46G Accreditation Standards: Reference: 46.1.2 Effective Date: 10/1/12  New  Revised Revision Dates: 1/24/19 By Order of: Mark J. Corr, Chief of Police GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS AND GUIDELINES Bomb threats require a specialized response from emergency personnel. The purpose of this policy is to provide members with a protocol for dealing with threatened or actual bombings to include response, deployment, search, evacuation and assistance with specialized units. It is the policy of the Lexington Police Department to respond to bomb threats and emergencies in a systematic and efficient manner that gives primary consideration to the protection of human life. Members are also expected to handle bomb threats in a manner that will not cause unnecessary risk to Department members, the public or property. Incidents involving bomb threats, dangerous devices and/or detonated explosive devices should activate the Incident Command System (ICS). If a suspected explosive or suspicious package is located, the Fire Chief has the authority to order evacuations under M.G.L. Chapter 148. PROCEDURE A. Definitions 1. Bomb Emergency: A bomb emergency exists when a suspected or actual explosives device has been located or has been detonated. 2. Bomb Threats: A bomb threat condition exists when an explosive device has been reported or is suspected to be at a given location. 3. Dangerous Device: Any suspected or actual compound, mixture, substance, suspected packages, or mechanical device that poses the threat of serious bodily harm to people, or damage to property, either by explosive or incendiary means.