0 abbreviation for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear: used to refer to dangerous substances such as poisonous chemicals, harmful bacteria, or radiation, especially when used as weapons of attack: --
The syringes will be added to the specialist CBRN equipment already issued to almost 6,000 police officers.
Much of the discussion and planning for a terrorist attack tends to focus on exotic threats, such as what is known as "a CBRN event".
The laboratory recently certified the suit as a "Protective Ensemble" for first responders to CBRN terrorism incidents.
CBRN is a constantly developing area of police work.