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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.

A firearm pointed at a container can pose a threat to an entire group of people, depending on the contents of the container
The rapid movement of the killer from one scene to the next made the attacks incredibly disorienting and highly complicated the police response
An explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) response truck is a critically important addition to a modern police department
The FBI and the Detroit Police Department investigated the case
Police found two rifles, hundreds of rounds of ammunition and a skull mask in the suspect’s car
Police agencies will be called upon to mitigate the effects of bombings and other incidents involving the use of explosive devices
Officials believe the suspect was attempting to heat up the urine to pass a drug test when a microwave inside a 7-Eleven exploded
In the wake of Manchester, can we finally declare the total failure of gun-free zones as a means to protect the innocent from the evil acts of terrorists and maniacs?
Neither deputy was injured
Police are investigating the MCI as a possible terrorist attack
Investigators have found no evidence thus far that would lead them to believe the teen had malicious intent
One of the officer’s most vivid memories – and one that led him to his biggest lesson learned – occurred while standing over the bodies of the killers in the library
On the eve of the anniversary, volunteers planted thousands of daffodils along the marathon course in solidarity
Nichole Cevario was arrested after one of her parents notified school officials of a threat to the school
A Secret Service official says an explosive ordnance team was on the scene on Tuesday morning
From intern to chief, Scott Edson continually evolved with the demands of the law enforcement profession and helped advance LASD’s mission
Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld described the suspect as a hacker, but said his motives were still unclear
When talking about the tech, people get hung up on what the ceiling for a unit might be, but in reality, it’s the floor that matters
The Chicago threat comes as the Anti-Defamation League and several Jewish community centers across the country are reporting a new round of bomb threats
While much of the attention has been focused on foreign terror organizations, it’s important to remember the threats posed by domestic terrorism groups
Boston Police Commish William Evans said investigators don’t know the motive of the explosion
Police Commish WIlliam Evans said the incident was a “deliberate act”
Many radioactive isotopes have important, everyday use. That can make them accessible to individuals looking to devise a dirty bomb
Protecting the public from an unknown source of radiation is challenging — police departments must use a mix of different sized detectors to locate these threats
Declan, who was diagnosed with with leukemia in 2015, wanted to do something risky and out of his comfort zone after spending so much time in the hospital
Campus police chiefs say having a K-9 in place will help their departments respond quickly to threats and improve relations with students
Two bombs exploded outside a major soccer stadium in Istanbul after fans had gone home Saturday night
The effectiveness of robotics on the battlefield may ease the path for Americans to accept robotics as a tool for policing in the near future
Italian authorities are investigating an explosion that damaged the building overnight, but caused no injuries
The FBI said a homemade bomb left outside the Nederland Police Department on Tuesday morning was active but failed to detonate
Simultaneous terrorist attacks are today’s reality, planning and training your police department for an effective response will save lives
Chief Michael Fahy, a 17-year fire department veteran and father of three, was killed by falling debris on Tuesday morning while directing operations from the street