Tag: Bomb Squads: Page 8

Patrol

Allen-Vanguard Introduces Modular EOD Suit at London Counter Terror Expo

The EOD Tactical Suit provides counter-terrorist personnel with blast and fragmentation protection in a lightweight ensemble covering the torso and extremities. Its components can be selectively donned to meet a variety of operational requirements and threats faced during breaching, explosives search, dog handling and numerous military applications.

April 18, 2011

Training

Joining the Bomb Squad

From the Vault: POLICE Magazine featured the article, "Why I Joined the Bomb Squad," in its September 2008 issue and the topic is just as relevant today. Mexican drug cartels have used car bombs in Juarez, and San Diego deputies supervised the burning of a "bomb factory" house in December. Joining an agency's bomb squad is a career path most people, even cops, consider crazy. Det. Dave Scraggs explains his reason — the threat is prevalent. Photos courtesy of Det. Scraggs.

March 22, 2011

Patrol

California Agency Detonates Grenade In Station's Lawn

The grenade was removed from the vehicle and rendered safe by the deputies. Due to the condition of the device, it was disposed of at the scene and not transported for destruction. The bomb squad buried the device in the station's lawn, and then detonated it.

February 17, 2011

Special Units

Package Bombs Explode at Maryland Govt. Buildings

The packages, including one addressed to Gov. Martin O'Malley, ignited today at about 12:30 p.m. in the mail rooms of state government offices in Annapolis and Hanover.

January 5, 2011

Special Units

Police Probe 'Small Explosion' at Miami Airport

A person has been taken into federal custody Tuesday, after an aerosol can inside a piece of luggage exploded on the tarmac at Miami's international airport.

December 27, 2010

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

Special Units

L.A. Sheriff Using API's Video Aiming Device for Bomb Disposal

The Hawki video aiming device is attached to a disrupter and utilizes a camera and rangefinder to automatically place cross hairs on the robot operator's monitor. While approaching a target, the cross hairs adjust the aim point based on the range to the target to show the operator the true point of impact for their shot.

December 2, 2010

Patrol

Pipe Bomb Discovered Outside LAPD Station

The LAPD's bomb squad secured the area using a robot to cover the device with an explosive-resistant blanket. A man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

November 1, 2010

Patrol

Authorities Investigate Suspicious UPS Packages on East Coast

The Manhattan Bridge was closed and two office buildings were evacuated, following the discovery of an improvised device in London.

October 28, 2010

Special Units

Maine Bomb Squad Removes Grenade From Vehicle At Police Station

The state bomb squad removed a grenade from the car of a man who brought the device to the Southwest Harbor (Maine) PD's station for disposal after finding it in his deceased brother's belongings.

October 5, 2010

Technology

Things That Go Boom in the Night

With the exception of far-less-common biological or radiological threats, explosive devices are the nightmare scenario for people charged with protecting people and places. But advanced techniques can help detect these threats.

June 29, 2010

Special Units

Times Square Evacuated After Police Find 'Amateurish' Bomb In SUV

The NYPD's bomb squad, wearing protective gear, broke into the vehicle and discovered an "amateurish" explosive device that had malfunctioned.

May 1, 2010