The Garland Police Bomb Disposal Unit is accredited by the FBI Bomb Data Center as a Type One Team capable of responding to two simultaneous events, while utilizing robotics and delivering Large Vehicle Bomb Countermeasures.  The Garland Bomb Unit consists of seven certified Bomb Technicians and one trained Bomb Assistant.  All technicians are graduates of the Hazardous Devices School at Redstone Arsenal and regularly return to the school for re-certification.

The Bomb Unit's main mission is to respond to suspicious circumstances where it is believed that explosives or some other unknown danger may pose a threat to officers and the general public.  The Bomb Unit uses specialized equipment to diagnosis and render suspicious packages safe.

The Bomb Unit trains bi-weekly in order to maintain proficiency in the skills needed to carry out the bomb disposal mission. Each technician has attended a post-blast investigation course, and is qualified to assist other agencies in bomb disposal/detonation incidents.

The unit is trained and equipped to respond to incidents involving weapons of mass destruction. This ability requires the officers to be trained in hazardous material response, and to be capable of working in fully encapsulated suits. >> next