(See General Orders 463.04 thru 463.20 for procedures)
Bomb Squad-Functions |
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Authority Bomb Squad |
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Investigative Responsibilities of Bomb Squad |
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Authorization for Dispatching Bomb Squad Technicians |
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Bomb Threats |
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Responding to a Bomb Threat |
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Bomb Searches |
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Bombs and Suspicious Objects |
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Evacuation and Ventilation |
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Security at Explosion Scenes |
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Blasting Caps, Improvised Explosive Devices, Common Explosives and Incendiary Devices |
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Explosives Storage Bunker |
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Hazardous Material |
The Saint Paul Police Department Bomb Squad is supervised by a commander who is responsible for administrative activities and reports to the deputy chief of the Operations Division. The Bomb Squad must notify the deputy chief of the operations division for any response to incidents of any bomb squad call-outs/activations. Personnel assigned to the bomb squad are under the functional control of the Bomb Squad supervisor while performing Bomb Squad functions or related training. Because of the diverse assignment of these personnel, they shall at all other times be under the supervision and control of the unit head of their primary assignment.
The Bomb Squad shall be responsible for specific searches for concealed explosives, explosive and incendiary devices. Also, Bomb Squad personnel shall be responsible for identifying and neutralizing explosives and incendiary and chemical devices.
Functions:
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Investigate all bomb related threats and perform follow-up investigations.
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Prepare and present cases to the designated City or County Attorney and collect and prepare evidence.
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Respond to and conduct follow-up investigations of all bombing incidents (pipe bombs, fire bombs, improvised explosive devices, etc).
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Respond to any request for service involving suspicious packages and articles.
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Identify and render safe all explosives and improvised explosive devices through established disposal procedures.
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Recover and dispose of hazardous explosive chemicals.
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Assist other law enforcement agencies in explosives and related matters.
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Assist business and civic groups in areas related to bomb threats and business security.
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Issue blasting permits and inspect on-site operations for compliance of safety regulations.
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Inspect and maintain the Department’s ordnance related equipment.
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Train, coordinate, and assist Department personnel in ordnance-related matters.
Revised June 18, 2019