Explosives - EOD
The Explosives / EOD topic helps law enforcement and bomb techs keep up on the latest developments in techniques, tactics, and technology to disarm and defend against these threats.
Drones can assist EOD operators in several ways, from searching under suspicious vehicles to detecting audible sounds of explosive devices for analysis
In a surprise move, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors recently voted to allow San Francisco PD to deploy robots equipped to deliver lethal force
The advanced tech lets K-9s detect even more substances than their noses can
Three men suspected of being “associates” have been arrested
“Bomb detonation in two, in two minutes. I take you with me and I kill all you,” he yelled during a livestream
“This idiot is lucky he did not blow himself or his truck up,” said Sheriff Rick Staly
The canine teams completed between 11 and 15 weeks of intensive training at the CHP Academy
The discovery led to a seven-hour closure at one of the busiest border crossings
The major trade route was shut for several hours
An ATF investigation and the LAPD’s after-action report revealed calculation errors
The BearCat EOD, a.k.a the BombCat, is a highly customizable bomb disposal vehicle
Officials evacuated several buildings and sent snipers to the area after officers saw the man holding what looked like a detonator
The involved technicians have been removed from the field, said Police Chief Michel Moore
“The detonation was so powerful that it deployed the squad car’s airbags,” Milwaukee Police said
“Timing was very much on my side that day,” said Cpl. Allan Ervin
“Such unruly and dangerous aggression and use of force against our officers and community cannot and will not be tolerated,” Police Chief Frank Clark said
The two officers were on patrol when someone threw a “powerful pyrotechnic” at them, officials said
Experts said the blast that injured 17 people, including 10 law enforcement officers, was highly unusual
Unexpected events remind us that what makes fireworks fun also makes them dangerous
The incident caught on video was a “total, catastrophic failure of the containment vehicle,” said Police Chief Michel Moore
The report recommends that in the future, bomb squad members be teamed with precinct detectives to “ensure that information doesn’t fall through the cracks”
The FBI said it found nothing to suggest the bomber was motivated by social or political ideology
A police standoff that lasted over 17 hours ended with a suspect dead, the hostages freed and a bomb squad dealing with explosive devices
Federal agents hope the new video will spark additional tips
Officials said it’s unclear if the device was related to the election given that they don’t know when the pipe bomb was placed
The suspect also set off two explosives in Thursday’s fatal attack at a Minnesota clinic, police say
It’s not clear if this means the pipe bombs were unrelated to the Jan. 6 events or were part of the riot planning
Experts say the threat of explosives remains a primary concern for law enforcement ahead of next week’s inauguration
The six Nashville officers will attend Tennessee’s home game Sunday as ‘Honorary 12th Titans’
Michigan’s capitol building was closed for two hours Thursday morning before investigators gave the all-clear
This suggests evidence so far doesn’t establish the bomber was motivated by political ideology -- a key factor in formal declarations of terrorism
The six featured officers are credited with going door-to-door to evacuate residents
Police are searching for a suspect vehicle and say it’s too soon to tell if the incidents are related
