The Washoe
County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad personnel are all members of a regional
Consolidated Bomb Squad comprised of law enforcement personnel from
throughout the Truckee Meadows. These personnel are specifically trained in
all aspects of explosive ordinance and the proper response to the threat
posed by explosive devices.
The
Northern Nevada Federal Task Force was the first federal bomb task force in
the nation. The 16-member unit consists of law enforcement personnel from
Washoe County Consolidated Bomb Squad, the Tahoe/Douglas Bomb Squad, the Elko
Bomb Squad, the FBI and the ATF. There are also two participating canines.
The
Northern Nevada Federal Task Force can be called to respond to any incident
that involves explosive devices anywhere in the nation. The unit is qualified
to do post-blast reconstruction and will assist with local teams or assist in
investigations for agencies requesting help.
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