Shawn Hughes - WMD and Bomb Disposal Issues

WMD and Bomb Disposal Issues
with Shawn Hughes

Shawn Hughes is a veteran Patrol Officer who in addition to being a Bomb Technician, has served with other special teams including Entry, Narcotics, and Technical Surveillance units. A sometimes controversial speaker and writer, his work has appeared in peer-reviewed journals including the National Tactical Association'sTactical Edge, the International Association of Bomb Technicians' Detonator, and other respected national publications such as S.W.A.T., Police, Frontline Responder and The Police Marksman.

His books include a well-received manual for First Responders and Prepared Citizens entitled, The WMD Awareness Guide, and one in post-production; the first in a series of study guides on physical security vulnerability exploitation.

When he isn't writing, he teaches, lectures and consults for government and the private sector in addition to whatever else tickles his fancy.

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Debunking myths about bomb squad units - 03/29/2010 Comments

Eight years after 9/11, EOD is still evolving - 09/11/2009

Creating a suspicious item SOP - 08/20/2008

Tips to surviving a suspicious or disabled vehicle call - 08/06/2007 Comments

Kids & bombs: What to watch for and how to prevent disaster - 08/03/2007

How to kill a perfectly good bomb squad - 03/23/2007 Comments

Bomb Tech weighs in on ad campaign turned "bomb scare" - 02/09/2007

Local receives national honor - 02/06/2007

Bomb and WMD issues - 02/06/2007

Choosing a respirator - 04/26/2006

Radiation - 12/07/2005

Sitting on the sidelines?! No way! - 11/30/2005

Radiation: Part 3 of a 4-part series - 10/07/2005

Radiation: Part 2 of a 4-part series - 09/26/2005

Radiation: Part 1 of a 4-part series - 07/14/2005

Hot new distraction products - 06/17/2005

The end of the hazardous devices tech? - 06/01/2005

Updates and comments from Shawn Hughes - 05/31/2005

WTC Cough: Keep out the 'nastiness' - wear your mask - 03/15/2005

Using a new mindset: What we can learn from firefighters - 01/24/2005

Review: 'Pocket Partner' - A small, red book that is a giant reference - 12/02/2004

Where to get WMD training - 10/30/2004

Background and buying information on gear - 09/16/2004

Exotic WMD Compounds: Secure website for first responders, federal grants and more - 04/20/2004

Watch out when buying (cheap) WMD gear - 03/09/2004

Preparing for the worst - 02/25/2004

"Man with a bomb" - How to respond - 02/25/2004

WMD Equipment: Buyer beware - 02/25/2004

Recent news from the bomb, WMD world - 02/19/2004

WMD Equipment: Respirators - 01/20/2004

New Book - Weapons of Mass Destruction Awareness Guide by PoliceOne Columnist Shawn Hughes - 01/20/2004

How to defuse bombs for non-technicians - 12/18/2003

Bomb disposal efforts in Iraq - 11/11/2003

Introducing PoliceOne Columnist Shawn Hughes - 09/19/2003

Tip: More Eye Movement - 03/19/2005

Message from Shawn:

Look no further for the straight dope on topics that interest you; bombs, WMD’s, current events, as well as product reviews. My articles are unvarnished, and I rarely pull a punch, so be forewarned. I put your safety foremost, so I ask the hard questions. You, as the Nations' front line, deserve to know the truth.

In my first article, I'd like to start by saying that I do not accept, nor receive, any compensation for any product. So, while you may see an item mentioned by name here occasionally, rest assured that it is here because it is a good thing, and not something I have been pressured or paid to promote.

With that said, I want to take advantage of the interactive ability of the internet; instead of me simply randomly slinging articles, if there is something you would like to know more about, or something you'd like to see covered, feel free to email me at shawn.hughes@policeone.com.

Shawn can also appear at your next seminar, training rotation, or help you find solutions to your technical issues. Contact him with your details and needs for more information.

Shawn recommends Tactical Response for your training needs!

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