The bomb squad technician of the highest rank, present at the scene of a bombing or suspected bombing incident shall have full charge of the scene. The bomb squad technicians authority may only be negated by the chief of police, assistant chief of police, or a bomb squad technician of superior rank.
In the event of a fire occurring following a detonation or deflagration, fire department authorities will assume full charge of the scene until the fire has been extinguished, at which time a bomb squad technician will assume responsibility for preventing further personal injury, property damage, and protect the scene for subsequent investigation.
Revised July 1, 2011