AG 2010 10 18 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

GENERAL ORDER 1100 -04 W. INVESTIGATION OF HAZ -MAT INCIDENTS 1. Police investigation of a hazardous materials incident will be assigned to the appropriate component, depending on the type and severity of incident involved. Normally, the Patrol Division will handle transportation incidents. Should the nature or severity of the incident warrant, CID personnel may be assigned to conduct the investigation. 2. A police investigation is required on all hazardous materials incidents, and should be closely coordinated with any concurrent investigation being conducted by the County Emergency Management Director, Fire Department, National Response Center, or other agency of jurisdiction. 3. The completion of a DMV -349 form pursuant to the investigation of traffic collisions involving the release of small quantities (less than 50 gallons) of gasoline or diesel fuel from breached containers will satisfy the requirements of this section. X. MEDICAL ASSESSMENT OF AFFECTED PERSONNEL 1. All police personnel who respond to an incident scene and who suffer direct exposure to a hazardous substance will be required to undergo a medical assessment to determine if any treatment or follow -up care is needed. 2. A medical assessment will be conducted irrespective of whether or not the officer exhibits overt symptoms orcomplains of physical distress or injury. The medical assessmentwill be provided at no cost to the officer, and at the earliest practical time following the exposure. 3. The following general procedure will be followed: (a) Medical assessments will be performed by the designated departmental health care provider in accordance with the procedures applicable to worker's compensation injuries; (b) The facility where the medical assessment is to be conducted should be informed (prior to the officer's arrival) of the nature of the exposure and the type of substance involved, if known. Any de- contamination' or other special'procedures of the facility must be communicated to and observed by the officer(s) to be examined;. (c) Afield supervisor, or his designee, should accompany affected officers to the medical facility for the purpose of providing detailed information to the attending medical personnel, and to secure duty weapons and equipment during de- contamination and examination procedures. Y. PROVIDING AID TO OTHER AGENCIES 1. In the event of a disaster or similar incident within another jurisdiction, the Kannapolis Police Department will provide assistance in accordance with existing law and applicable law enforcement mutual aid agreements. Page 16 of 17 F -15 Attachment number 3 Page 452 i / J I