Scenario 1
To: Chief Healey 2/7/25
MCI Drill Scenario
Mass Casualty Incident Drill: Simulated BioterrorAttack on Campus
Scenario Overview:
Acoordinated terrorist attack has been carried out on campus.Asuspicious package was left in a high-traffic area, emitting an unknown substance. Shortly after, multiple students in the vicinity collapsed with respiratory distress and severe rashes.Anote claiming responsibility has been found, suggesting a bioterrorism attack. The note also hints at a potential suspect who may still be on campus, fleeing after carrying out the attack.
Objectives:
Fire Science Club: Respond to the hazmat situation, contain the affected area, and assist in decontamination.
Criminal Justice Club: Process the crime scene, collect evidence, and analyze victim testimonies.
Forensic Science Club:Analyze biological, chemical, and environmental samples from the crime scene, focusing on identifying the substance and its effects on victims.
National Security Club: Conduct surveillance on campus, identify the suspect, and track their movements, providing intelligence on potential threats.
Homeland Security Club: Investigate the origins of the attack, assess the threat level, and work on formulating a response strategy to prevent further attacks.
Emergency Management Club: Oversee logistics, manage coordination between teams, and ensure communication is efficient during the drill.
Phase 1: Emergency Response & Containment
• Fire Science Club arrives in hazmat suits to isolate and secure the area.
• Establish a decontamination zone for victims and first responders.
• Take environmental samples for forensic analysis (air, surface swabs).
• Emergency Management Club ensures resources are available for team support, monitors communication between teams, and keeps track of personnel, ensuring everyone is accounted for.
Phase 2: Crime Scene Investigation
• Criminal Justice Club processes the scene:
• Photograph and sketch the area.
• Collect evidence (suspicious package, note, and any relevant materials).
• Interview witnesses and document symptoms of victims.
• Emergency Management Club keeps communication channels open, ensuring the Criminal Justice Club has access to support and equipment needed for the crime scene investigation.
Phase 3: ForensicAnalysis
• Forensic Science Club:
•Analyze biological samples (swabs from victims, fluids) to identify the toxins or pathogens used in the attack.
• Conduct chemical analysis on the substance found in the suspicious package.
• Examine victim testimonies for clues on symptoms and timing.
• Emergency Management Club maintains inventory of supplies and ensures team members are safe, while assisting in managing resources as necessary to support the forensic analysis team.
Phase 4: Surveillance and Suspect Identification
National Security Club:
• Monitor campus security footage to trace the movements of a suspect, a person seen leaving the scene shortly before the attack.
• Use drone footage (if available) or ground-level surveillance to pinpoint the suspect’s last known location.
•Alert authorities if the suspect is spotted, or provide an update on their whereabouts.
• Emergency Management Club coordinates movement and transportation resources if needed, ensuring all teams can quickly access different parts of campus while keeping track of locations.
Phase 5: Investigation and Threat Assessment
Homeland Security Club:
• Investigate the origins of the attack, trying to piece together intelligence on the perpetrators.
•Assess threat levels across campus and determine if further precautions or evacuations are necessary.
• Collaborate with Criminal Justice Club to investigate the intent behind the attack and link any gathered evidence to potential terrorist groups.
Emergency Management Club assists with the coordination of Homeland Security’s response, ensuring communication between them and the other teams for efficient investigation.
Phase 6: Final Briefing & Report Presentation
• Each team presents their findings:
• Fire Science Club explains decontamination protocols and chemical analysis results.
• Criminal Justice Club discusses forensic evidence and possible suspects.
• Forensic Science Club reports on the chemical/biological analysis of the attack substance.
• National Security Club provides a timeline of the suspect’s movements and surveillance efforts to track them.
• Homeland Security Club presents an overview of the attack’s origins, the suspect’s motivations, and their threat assessment.
• Emergency Management Club summarizes the logistics of the operation, highlighting the efficiency of communication, resources used, and overall coordinated efforts.
Equipment – Materials - Supplies
Equipment Needed:
For the Mass Casualty Incident Drill, you’ll need a range of supplies to ensure all teams can perform their roles effectively. Here’s a breakdown by category:
General Supplies forAll Teams:
• Radios/Communication Equipment:
• Radios (for inter-team communication).
• Walkie-talkies for real-time communication between teams (especially the Homeland Security Club, Emergency Management and National Security Club).
• Headsets for clear communication in noisy environments.
• Clipboards/Pens/Paper:
• For record-keeping, field notes, and sketching the crime scene.
• FirstAid Kits:
• To treat injuries for both victims and team members.
Fire Science Club (Hazmat Response):
• Hazmat Suits (Personal Protective Equipment - PPE):
• Full-body hazmat suits, gloves, masks, and respirators for handling the contaminated area.
• Decontamination Supplies:
• Decontamination showers, biohazard bags for disposing of contaminated materials.
• Chemical spill kits and absorbent materials.
• PortableAir Quality Monitors:
• For detecting toxic gases or chemicals in the air.
Criminal Justice Club (Crime Scene Investigation):
• Crime Scene Investigation Kit:
• Evidence bags, crime scene markers, tape, and gloves for handling evidence.
• Swabs and sample containers for collecting biological or chemical samples.
• iPhones/Androids for photographing scene
• Measuring Tapes/Markers for sketching crime scenes accurately.
• Body Bags (mock use) for transporting mock victims.
Forensic Science Club (Analysis and Lab Work):
• Sample Collection Containers:
• Vials, tubes, and swabs for collecting biological, chemical, and environmental samples.
• Portable Lab Equipment:
• pH test strips, chemical analyzers, and other small field equipment.
• Protective Gear:
• Lab coats, gloves, safety goggles for working with potentially hazardous substances.
• Portable Microscopes/Analysis Kits (if available) for field tests on substances.
National Security Club (Surveillance):
• Computers/Tablets:
• For accessing security footage, (We can create footage before event and send to them in an email) tracking suspects, and coordinating with other teams.
• Maps of the Campus:
• To help trace suspect movement and plan surveillance efforts.
• Binoculars/Spotting Scopes for visual surveillance of distant areas.
• GPS Units or Tracking Software to monitor movement around the campus.
Homeland Security Club (Analysis & Strategy):
• Threat Assessment Materials:
• Risk assessment forms, incident reports, and incident response plans.
• Tablets or Laptops:
• For creating real-time reports, tracking suspects, and analyzing intelligence.
• Maps/Blueprints of Campus for assessing potential security threats across campus.
• Video Conferencing Equipment for remote coordination with external authorities or specialists. (Zoom, Teams, Discord, GroupMe)
Emergency Management Club (Logistics & Coordination):
• Walkie-Talkies/Communication Devices:
• For real-time coordination with all teams.
Clipboard and Forms:
• For tracking personnel, resources, and team locations during the drill.
Incident Command Post Setup:
• Tents, tables, and chairs to set up an incident command post for managing logistics.
• Checklists for resource allocation and ensuring coordination between teams.
• Timekeeping Equipment:
• Stopwatch or clock to monitor the drill’s timeline and ensure all phases occur on time.
Additional Supplies (for the Entire Drill):
• Mock Victims (actors or students):
• To simulate casualties for the response teams to work with.
Props for Simulation:
• Fake suspicious packages, gas release simulation, biological agents (non-toxic, safe materials).
• Cones/Barriers to mark off the hazmat area, crime scene, and restricted zones.
• Simulated Evidence (notes, packages, and other props).
• Blood Packs, Moulage Kits (for mock injuries) to simulate victim injuries for the Criminal Justice Club and Emergency Management Club.
• Victim Identification Tags for identifying mock victims for triage.
These supplies will help each team perform their role effectively and ensure the simulation is as realistic as possible.
This version is designed to clearly communicate how the drill provides valuable, interdisciplinary training in catastrophe readiness and response.
Extended Drill Scenario: Simulated BioterrorAttack on Campus
Scenario Overview:
Acoordinated terrorist attack unfolds on campus when a suspicious package is discovered in a busy area, releasing an unknown substance. Within minutes, several students collapse with symptoms of respiratory distress and rashes.Anote claiming responsibility is found at the scene, and intelligence indicates that a suspect may still be on campus. This exercise requires specialized teams to work both independently and collaboratively to manage the evolving incident while learning critical lessons about leadership, coordination, and adaptive response.
Participating Teams and Their Roles:
• Fire Science Club:
• Role: Respond immediately in hazmat gear to secure and contain the incident area.
• Tasks: Set up barriers, deploy decontamination stations, and collect environmental samples.
• Criminal Justice Club:
• Role: Process the crime scene and collect evidence.
• Tasks: Photograph and document the scene, gather physical evidence (suspicious package, threat note), and interview witnesses.
• Forensic Science Club:
• Role: Conduct on-site analysis of biological, chemical, and environmental samples.
• Tasks: Test samples from the scene and victims, and correlate laboratory findings with witness accounts.
National Security Club:
Role: Utilize surveillance methods to locate and track the suspect.
Tasks: Monitor campus security footage, use drones or ground-level observation, and report on the suspect’s movements.
Homeland Security Club:
Role: Investigate the origins of the attack, assess campus vulnerabilities, and propose strategic responses.
Tasks:Analyze the threat note, assess overall threat levels, and develop recommendations to prevent future incidents.
Emergency Management Club:
Role: Support overall logistics and communication between teams, ensure smooth resource allocation, and confidently check in on each club by keeping an attendance sheet to track personnel.
Tasks:
• Maintain open communication channels throughout the drill.
• Regularly check in with all teams to confirm that personnel are present and safe using an attendance sheet.
•Assist with the distribution of supplies and facilitate team movements without taking over operational command.
Drill Timeline (9 am–1 pm):
9:00 am – 9:15 am: Pre-Incident Briefing & Introduction
• Overview:
• Instructors, along with representatives from each participating club, introduce the scenario and outline the drill’s objectives.
• Each club’s role is explained in detail, emphasizing how their specialized tasks contribute to the overall response.
• The briefing discusses the unique characteristics of catastrophic events versus conventional disasters and highlights the need for adaptive strategies, robust communication, and interdisciplinary leadership.
• Specific learning outcomes are outlined for all students:
• Fire Science Club: Gain hands-on experience with hazmat response and environmental hazard containment.
• Criminal Justice Club: Enhance skills in evidence collection, scene documentation, and victim interviewing.
• Forensic Science Club: Apply analytical techniques to rapidly identify hazardous substances and link them to incident details.
• National Security Club: Develop expertise in surveillance techniques and suspect tracking in a dynamic environment.
• Homeland Security Club: Build proficiency in threat assessment, strategic analysis, and preventive planning.
• Emergency Management Club: Learn the critical importance of logistics, real-time coordination, personnel accountability (via an attendance sheet), and communication management.
• The session sets the tone for interdisciplinary collaboration, with an emphasis on stepping into leadership roles during high-pressure, catastrophic events.
9:15 am – 9:30 am: Phase 1 – Emergency Response & Containment
•Actions:
• Fire Science Club deploys hazmat teams to secure the affected area and establish decontamination zones.
• Emergency Management Club verifies that all teams have the necessary supplies and communication devices, checking off personnel on the attendance sheet as teams mobilize.
9:30 am – 9:50 am: Phase 2 – Crime Scene Investigation
•Actions:
• Criminal Justice Club processes the scene, documents evidence, and interviews witnesses.
• Emergency Management Club continues to monitor communications, confirms the presence of each Criminal Justice team member via the attendance sheet, and ensures that evidence collection kits are distributed.
9:50 am – 10:15 am: Phase 3 – ForensicAnalysis
•Actions:
• Forensic Science Club collects samples and begins preliminary analysis.
• Emergency Management Club assists by tracking the availability and location of portable lab equipment and confirming that all Forensic Science members are present and safe using the attendance records.
10:15 am – 10:35 am: Phase 4 – Surveillance & Suspect Identification
•Actions:
• National Security Club reviews campus security footage and uses any available drone or ground-level surveillance to track the suspect.
• Homeland Security Club starts analyzing the threat note and gathering intelligence on the attack’s origins.
• Emergency Management Club continues to facilitate effective communication and resource coordination while checking in with both National Security and Homeland Security teams.
10:35 am – 10:45 am: Short Coordination Break
•Actions:
• Teams regroup briefly to share immediate findings and adjust strategies as needed.
• Instructors prompt a discussion on challenges encountered, with the Emergency Management Club ensuring that all team members are accounted for via the attendance sheet.
10:45 am – 11:10 am: Phase 5 – Extended Investigation & Threat Assessment
•Actions:
• Homeland Security Club deepens its threat analysis and assesses campus vulnerabilities.
• National Security Club refines its suspect tracking efforts.
• Emergency Management Club continues updating the attendance sheet and ensures that emerging resource needs are met and communication remains uninterrupted.
11:10 am – 11:25 am: Phase 6 – Scenario Complication: Secondary Threat Emergence
•Actions:
•Asecondary threat (e.g., another suspicious package or a surge in casualties) is introduced to simulate the unpredictable nature of catastrophic events.
• Teams adjust their strategies, testing their ability to prioritize and adapt under pressure.
• The Emergency Management Club checks in with all teams to update their attendance and verify that proper response protocols are followed.
11:25 am – 11:40 am: Group Coordination Exercise
•Actions:
•All teams convene at a central command post (supported by Emergency Management) to share updated intelligence and reallocate resources if needed.
• The Emergency Management Club presents their updated attendance sheet to ensure that every team is fully staffed and that communication remains effective.
11:40 am – 12:00 pm: Working Lunch & Informal Discussion
•Actions:
• Participants enjoy a light working lunch while engaging in informal discussions.
• Instructors facilitate conversations on lessons learned so far, particularly the differences between traditional disaster management and the demands of catastrophic, high-threat events.
• The role of each club is reinforced, with emphasis on interdisciplinary learning and leadership.
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm: Phase 7 – Final Briefing & Report Presentation
•Actions:
• Each club presents their findings:
• Fire Science Club: Reports on decontamination efforts and environmental hazard assessments.
• Criminal Justice Club: Reviews evidence collection and witness interviews.
• Forensic Science Club: Shares laboratory analysis and identification of the attack substance.
• National Security Club: Details surveillance outcomes and suspect tracking.
• Homeland Security Club: Outlines threat origins, campus vulnerabilities, and recommendations.
• Emergency Management Club provides a summary of logistics, communication, coordination efforts, and personnel tracking, highlighting how their attendance records ensured smooth operations.
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm: Post-Incident Debriefing & Case Study Discussion
•Actions:
•Aguided debriefing session is led by instructors, focusing on the philosophy and principles of emergency management in catastrophic events.
• Discussion topics include:
• Characteristics of Catastrophic Events: How these differ from conventional disasters.
• Response Strategies: Unique techniques, tools, and coordination methods required for highthreat scenarios.
• Leadership in Catastrophe Response: How each club’s role contributed to the overall response and the importance of real-time personnel accountability and communication.
• Lessons Learned: Reflection on decision-making, inter-team collaboration, resource management, and the benefits of tracking personnel.
• This reflective discussion reinforces critical analysis and helps students articulate how their interdisciplinary experience applies to real-world catastrophic response scenarios.
Learning Outcomes for All Students:
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
Students from Fire Science, Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, National Security, Homeland Security, and Emergency Management will experience firsthand how integrated efforts lead to a more effective incident response.
•Adaptive Leadership and Decision-Making:
Through real-time challenges including a secondary threat participants will develop the ability to make critical decisions under pressure and adapt strategies as circumstances change.
• Understanding Catastrophic vs. Conventional Disasters:
The drill, combined with case study discussions, provides a practical understanding of the unique characteristics of catastrophic events and the differing response strategies required compared to traditional disaster management.
• Practical Application of Theory:
Students will directly apply classroom principles to a realistic, high-pressure scenario, reinforcing theoretical knowledge through hands-on experience.
• Enhanced Communication, Coordination, andAccountability:
By tracking personnel with an attendance sheet and maintaining structured check-ins, all teams will appreciate the importance of clear communication and accountability during a complex, multi-faceted emergency.
• Leadership Development:
The drill encourages students to step into leadership roles within their teams and across interdisciplinary boundaries, preparing them for future roles in catastrophe readiness and response.
This extended drill not only simulates a complex bioterror incident but also provides a comprehensive educational experience for all students. It equips them with the practical skills and theoretical understanding necessary for effective emergency management in catastrophic events, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration, adaptive leadership, and real-time accountability.