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Consolidated Bomb Squad
"Northern Nevada Federal Task Force"

Main Phone: (775) 328-3350

Sergeant Lou Gazes Lieutenant Darin Balaam

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad personnel are all members of a regional Consolidated Bomb Squad composed 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 is the first bomb squad 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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