Police EOD & Bomb Detection News & Articles

• Which under door camera benefits your department most?

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  You don’t only have one type of screwdriver in your toolbox

• ‘Opioid Matrix’ podcast dives deep into opioid crisis

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  Retired DEA agent and expert guests explore drug production, trafficking, and the role of law enforcement and harm reduction to combat the flow of fentanyl into our communities

• NYPD’s bomb-sniffing dogs get a high-tech upgrade to keep city safe

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  The advanced tech lets K-9s detect even more substances than their noses can

• Playstation at Boston airport prompts bomb squad response, evacuations

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  A suspicious device led to chaos at Logan Airport on Easter Sunday, but it was far less nefarious than originally suspected, police said

• Bomb-making materials awareness: Do you know what you don't know?

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  Developing an awareness of bomb-making materials can help law enforcement officers spot trouble and call in the experts

• How to buy WMD-detection equipment (eBook)

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  Download this Police1 WMD-detection equipment buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

• How technology proved to be a secret weapon in the epicenter of the Asian drug trade

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  Operation HOPLON aims to weaken the global trade in narcotics by disrupting the illicit precursor chemical supply using Raman technology

• Evolving strategies to win the war on opioids (eBook)

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  In this eBook, we explore the scope of the epidemic by looking at the evolving tactics of law enforcement response to the opioid crisis

• Fighting the third wave of the opioid crisis: Officer safety and investigative challenges

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  Given the complexity of the crisis from a safety and investigative standpoint, officers must be equipped with the right technology

• The ABCs of narcotics field testing

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  Improve accuracy, sample integrity and officer safety using advanced drug detection kits

• How a handheld analyzer eliminates the need for narcotics officers to open suspicious packages

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  Officers can literally scan the contents of bags and bottles to find out what’s inside, enhancing safety for themselves and those around them

• How a new handheld tool is helping narcotics investigators in Kentucky

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  The portable TruNarc device provides on-the-spot analysis of unknown substances that can provide definitive identification without requiring officers to handle dangerous drugs

• Spotlight: Rigaku Analytical Devices is a leading innovator of solutions for use in the protection of public health and safety and aid in the advancement of scientific and academic study

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  Company name: Rigaku Analytical Devices  Headquarters: Wilmington, Massachussets   Signature Product: Rigaku Analytical Devices  Website: Rigaku Analytical Devices  1. What was the inspiration behi...

• 5 ways robots help render safe bombs

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  A regional bomb squad supervisor provides several examples of how a robot can be used to help bomb technicians render-safe IEDs from a safe distance

• 5 questions to ask before purchasing a tactical robot

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  A tactical robot is a long-term investment. Make sure you make an informed choice.

• No such thing as a routine call: Suicidal subject with exploding target material

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  A firearm pointed at a container can pose a threat to an entire group of people, depending on the contents of the container

• How to buy tactical surveillance cameras

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  Using a tactical surveillance camera is a smart safety tactic all SWAT teams can deploy in a multitude of scenarios

• Dirty bomb attack: 10 radioactive isotopes and their common usage

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  Many radioactive isotopes have important, everyday use. That can make them accessible to individuals looking to devise a dirty bomb

• How cops can detect and prevent a dirty bomb attack

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  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

• Improve your tactical team’s safety with this breaching tool

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  The Blast Gauge System takes the guesswork out of determining minimum safe distance for SWAT stacks

• Protect your team by tracking blast exposure

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  The Blast Gauge System provides critical information about blast overpressure to help reduce the risk of traumatic brain injury

• 5 things cops need to know about traumatic brain injury

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  Blast exposure is an occupational hazard for tactical officers, and it’s important to know the risks and take steps to address them

• 'No more baby parts': Colo. rampage suspect's words draw focus

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  Police are trying to discern the motivations for a shooting attack carried out Friday at a Planned Parenthood clinic that killed three people, including a police officer

• FLIR unveils new explosives trace detector built for patrol

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  The new Fido X2 — which features FLIR’s proprietary TrueTrace technology — is touted as a cost-effective sensing instrument for law enforcement agencies that delivers exceptional performance

• Cops: Conn. credit union boss strapped with possible bomb in robbery plot

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  Police responding an invasion at the home of a credit union official uncovered a robbery plot and then found a man with an apparent bomb strapped to his body

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