The 利昂县警长’s 拆弹小组 is responsible for the safe disposal of explosives and improvised explosive devices. The 拆弹小组 is a member of the Big Bend Regional 拆弹小组, which is comprised of members from four 年龄ncies: 利昂县警长’s Office, Florida Department of 执法 / Division of Capital Police, Florida Bureau of Fire and Arson Investigation and the Tallahassee Police Department.
Assignment to the 拆弹小组 is a collateral responsibility meaning each team member has another primary law enforcement assignment such as patrol or investigations. Each team member must attend the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Hazardous Devices School at the U.S. Army Ordnance Munitions and Electronics Maintenance School, 亨茨维尔的红石兵工厂, 阿拉巴马州. 这门课为期六周, two hundred forty hour course that teaches bomb technicians how to safely handle, identify and render safe explosives and improvised explosive devices. Team members train twice a month locally and attend other training courses throughout the year. They must re-certify every three years at the Hazardous Devices School. In addition to the bomb disposal training, each member has attended and successfully completed Hazardous Materials Technician training. This prepares them to work in chemical and biological environments while performing their duties.
The 拆弹小组 conducts other activities such as Dignitary Protection, 特警队的技术支持, 公共安全展览, 社区 Events and Educational Presentations. In February 2004, the 拆弹小组 was accredited through the Federal Bureau of Investigations.
The 拆弹小组 has an array of specialized equipment, 包括防弹衣, 干扰器和便携式x射线系统. However, one of the most valuable and versatile pieces of equipment is the ANDROS Wolverine Robot. This robot has a variety of tools that will allow the bomb technicians to observe a suspected device and attempt to render it safe without going down range and putting their hands on it. The Wolverine robot has the capability of deploying x-ray systems, 烦, 空气/化学监测器.