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Response to Nuclear Security Events

In Germany, the federal states ("Bundesländer") are responsible for the response to nuclear security events. The BfS can support other civil authorities in all aspects of radiation protection, provided that radiological dangers are present. If the civil authorities responding to an event involving radioactive material out of regulatory control require support, the BfS can offer help. The section for the response to nuclear security events (NGA) has the task of preparing the entire BfS for just such requests.

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Response to Nuclear Security Events (NGA)

The response to nuclear security events involves preparing for and responding to situations in which radioactive material is out of regulatory control, in particular cases in which the material is being used maliciously. During the response to nuclear security events, police and radiation protection authorities must work together to protect public health and the environment.

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Misuse of nuclear material ("dirty bomb")

The "dirty bomb" scenario is of prime concern in recent international efforts to secure highly radioactive sources against terrorist abuse and use in weapons of mass destruction. "Dirty bombs" are devices which make use of conventional explosives to disperse radioactive material.

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German CBRN response capabilities on the federal level (UnterstützungsverBund CBRN)

Within the German CBRN response capabilities on the federal level (UnterstützungsverBund CBRN), experts from the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), the Federal Police (BPOL) and the BfS cooperate in the event of misuse of radioactive material. If threats involving radioactive material occur, Federal or Länder (federal states) authorities can request assistance from the UnterstützungsverBund CBRN. It is then integrated into the existing deployment structure. The UnterstützungsverBund CBRN can also be deployed during the response to threats due to chemical or biological substances.

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