The Bomb Squad is supervised by a sergeant who reports to the Senior Commander of the SWAT Team. Personnel assigned to the Bomb Squad are under the functional control of the Bomb Squad Sergeant 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 to which they are assigned for their primary duties.
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, explosives incendiary and chemical devices.
Functions:
• Investigate all bomb-related threats and conduct follow-up investigations.
• Prepare and present cases to city or county attorney and collect and prepare evidence.
• Investigate and conduct follow-up investigations of all bombing incidents (pipe bombs, fire bombs, improvised explosive devices (I.E.D.s), etc.).
• Respond to any request for service involving suspicious packages and articles.
• Recovery and storage of all explosive ordnance devices.
• Identify and render safe all explosives and I.E.D.s through established disposal procedures.
• Recovery and disposal 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 explosive-related matters.
Revised August 17, 2017