(See General Orders 463.04 thru 463.20 for procedures)

463.01

Bomb Squad-Functions

463.04

Authority Bomb Squad

463.05

Investigative Responsibilities of Bomb Squad

463.08

Authorization for Dispatching Bomb Squad Technicians

463.09

Bomb Threats

463.10

Responding to a Bomb Threat

463.12

Bomb Searches

463.13

Bombs and Suspicious Objects

463.14

Evacuation and Ventilation

463.16

Security at Explosion Scenes

463.17

Blasting Caps, Improvised Explosive Devices, Common Explosives and Incendiary Devices

463.18

Explosives Storage Bunker

463.20

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:

  • Investigate all bomb related threats and perform follow-up investigations.

  • Prepare and present cases to the designated City or County Attorney and collect and prepare evidence.

  • Respond to and conduct follow-up investigations of all bombing incidents (pipe bombs, fire bombs, improvised explosive devices, etc).

  • Respond to any request for service involving suspicious packages and articles.

  • Identify and render safe all explosives and improvised explosive devices through established disposal procedures.

  • Recover and dispose of hazardous explosive chemicals.

  • Assist other law enforcement agencies in explosives and related matters.

  • Assist business and civic groups in areas related to bomb threats and business security.

  • Issue blasting permits and inspect on-site operations for compliance of safety regulations.

  • Inspect and maintain the Department’s ordnance related equipment.

  • Train, coordinate, and assist Department personnel in ordnance-related matters.

    Revised June 18, 2019

Last Edited: June 18, 2019