Police EOD & Bomb Detection News & Articles

How to buy WMD-detection equipment (eBook)

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

Spotlight: Field Forensics' easy-to-use products and reliable test kits essential to LEOs

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Field identification of explosives and their precursor chemicals help LEOs and homeland security operatives disrupt terror networks and save lives

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

Police: Utah robbery suspect's wired vest was a hoax

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A bomb squad robot safely removed the vest from the suspect Thursday while he was lying on a sidewalk

Looking to the future of police robotics

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The use of robotics in police work requires an integration of policy, infrastructure and common sense

Why would you want to work on bombs?

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By Darren Skoldqvist Police1 Special Contributor Public Safety Bomb Technicians have been working to keep our communities safe since 1971, when the United States Army, who had previously been respo...