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Patrol
The Hazards of Homemade Explosives
Whether a department's jurisdiction lies nestled among the cornfields of rural Nebraska or in the center of a major city, homemade explosives pose a very real and growing threat. But through business community involvement and greater training and awareness, some of these threats can be stopped dead in their tracks.
June 10, 2012
Special Units
S.C. Man Who Charged Cops With AK-47 Had Homemade Explosives
The 22-year-old man who charged Columbia (S.C.) Police officers with an AK-47 was carrying homemade explosives when tactical officers fatally shot him at a rental property after an hour-long standoff.
April 30, 2011
Technology
TraceX Explosives Kit
Morphix Technologies
Morphix Technologies' new TraceX Explosives Kit detects major homemade explosive material threats and their precursors in a single test without exposing the user or kit to contamination or dangerous chemicals.
November 25, 2013
Patrol
FBI Warns Police After NYC Anti-terror Raid
Counter-terrorism officials are warning police departments around the country to be on the lookout for evidence of homemade bombs following raids on several New York City apartments in a hunt for explosives and possible links to al-Qaida operatives, the Associated Press is reporting.
September 14, 2009
Patrol
North Dakota Officials Believe Fargo Cop Killer Planned Mass Killing
Investigators found three rifles, 1,800 rounds of .223 caliber ammunition, a homemade grenade, a can of gasoline, explosives and other firearms in the killer's car, North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley said.
July 20, 2023
Technology
Morphix Technologies Introduces TraceX Explosives Kit
The TraceX Explosives Kit was designed to help identify bombers, bomb-makers and bomb-making facilities in a single test, according to Morphix.
October 14, 2013
Patrol
Suicidal Fla. Student Planned Attack, Explosives Found
The man found dead in a University of Central Florida (UCF) dorm room of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound on Monday was a former student who had planned an attack but changed his mind.
March 17, 2013
Patrol
Video: FL Man Arrested on Explosives Charges Reportedly Wanted to Maim First Responders
A 31-year-old DeBary, FL, man was arrested Sunday afternoon after deputies discovered potentially explosive devices and substances in his parents’ home, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said.
November 15, 2017
Patrol
Seattle Police Found Explosives in Van Abandoned Near Site of Weekend Riots
"Explosions occurred outside the precinct,” the press release states. “Individuals in the crowd threw explosives at officers. One explosion occurred along the north wall of the precinct (on Pine Street), which blew a hole in the wall of the building.”
July 30, 2020
Training
Morphix Technologies offers Officers Classroom TraceX Explosives Detection Training Kit
Morphix Technologies has created a classroom TraceX Explosives Detection Training Kit for trainers that includes a training unit designed to teach end users how to identify bombers, bomb-makers and bomb-making facilities in a single test.
August 19, 2014
Technology
FLIR Launches the Fido X4 Premium Handheld Explosives Trace Detector
FLIR Systems Inc. has announced the launch of the FLIR Fido X4, the newest, most advanced version of its premium handheld explosives trace detector. The Fido X4 is made to deliver extreme sensitivity for a broad range of explosives, so users can easily detect threats at levels other devices cannot.
November 6, 2019
Technology
Fido X2
FLIR
At less than 1.5 pounds, Fido X2 is an ultra-lightweight, handheld explosives trace detector (ETD).
June 23, 2016
Technology
Fido X2
FLIR
At less than 1.5 pounds, Fido X2 is an ultra-lightweight, handheld explosives trace detector (ETD).
November 4, 2015
Patrol
Maryland Teen Charged with Planning School Attack
Cpl. John Wachter of the county police said that Nemphos had brought the gun to school in his backpack Friday and that he told police over the weekend that he planned to use the gun to harm people at school Monday. Instead, he was arrested and held without bail.
November 4, 2014
Special Units
California Sheriff To Burn 'Bomb Factory' House
After uncovering crates of grenades, mason jars of white, explosive powder and jugs of volatile chemicals in the home, authorities say the only safe method is to burn it to the ground.
December 5, 2010
Patrol
Video: Footage Shows Finding of UCF Shooter's Body
The University of Central Florida released footage of its officers locating the body of a suspect who planned to attack other students, but instead killed himself.
March 20, 2013
Patrol
Explosives Detection In Hand
Thanks to improved technology, trace explosives detectors are now smaller and easier to use. These handheld devices are sized to fit in a cargo pocket and can detect the smallest amounts of explosive materials and the precursors used to make bombs.
July 31, 2014
Patrol
5 Colorado Teens Accused of Ambushing Officer with Chlorine Bomb
Officer Grahn and a civilian worked to clear the street when they were attacked with the chemical device. The gas reportedly caused the officer to lose consciousness.
April 10, 2019
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