NCJ Number
59686
Date Published
1978
Length
54 pages
Annotation
THE KENTUCKY PLAN FOR DEALING WITH TERRORISTS' EXTORTION, BLACKMAIL, OR THREATS OR ACTS OF VIOLENCE INVOLVING RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS OR DEVICES IN KENTUCKY SUMMARIZES GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES' RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESPONSES.
Abstract
THE PLAN WAS PREPARED BY THE KENTUCKY STATE POLICE'S DISASTER AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DIVISION. BECAUSE RAPID ACTION IS NEEDED TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY, ADVANCE PLANNING AND PREPARATION BY RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES AT THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS ARE NECESSARY. POSSIBLE HAZARDS FROM TERRORISTS' THREATS OR ACTIONS INCLUDE DISPERSAL OF PLUTONIUM OR OTHER ISOTOPES, EXPLOSIVES, AND NUCLEAR DETONATION. GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS MUST MAKE PREPARATIONS TO (1) PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY; (2) INVESTIGATE THE THREAT; (3) PROVIDE MEDICAL SERVICES; (4) IMPLEMENT A COORDINATED RESPONSE; (5) MAINTAIN ORDER; (6) INFORM THE PUBLIC; (7) PROVIDE FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS, RECOVERY AND VICTIM ASSISTANCE; (8) PLAN FOR EXPLOSIVES DISPOSAL, EVACUATION, DECONTAMINATION, AND MONITORING; AND (9) CONSIDER LONG-RANGE MEDICAL PROBLEMS. SPECIFIC ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN EACH OF THESE AREAS ARE PRESENTED. FOR THE MOST EFFECTIVE RESPONSE, THE (FBI) SHOULD BE IN CHARGE OF A TASK FORCE COMPOSED OF PERSONNEL FROM THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (DES), STATE POLICE, HEALTH DEPARTMENT FIRE MARSHAL, LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, LOCAL GOVERNMENT HEAD, AND OTHERS AS REQUIRED. THE FBI AND DES SHOULD BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY AFTER A THREAT IS RECEIVED IN ORDER TO INITIATE THE RESPONSE PROCESS. TEN ATTACHMENTS INCLUDE A GLOSSARY OF TERMS, FLOW CHARTS ON RESPONSE ACTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, FORMS AND CHECKLISTS FOR RECORDING INFORMATION ON THREATS, AND GUIDELINES ON RADIATION HAZARDS, SEARCHES, EVACUATION, AND PROTECTIVE ACTIONS. (CFW)