Knoxville Police Department 2010 Annual Report - City of Knoxville

Bomb Squad
Bomb Squad / Explosive Ordnance Disposal (E.O.D.)
is responsible for the render safe procedures for Improvised
Explosives Devices (IED’s) and Unexploded Ordnance
(military UXO) ranging from blasting caps to
VBIED’s, the recovery and disposal of commercial and
military explosives (also includes disposal of legal and
illegal fireworks), the investigation of bombing incidents
including attempts and hoaxes as well as post blast
incidents, Explosives Breaching Operations, and support
of SOS and Negotiator Operations through use of
Explosives Breaching or Robot Operations. They also
provide support of Federal Agencies to include: FBI,
ATF, USPS Inspectors, TSA, Homeland Security,
USSS, and DOE. The Bomb Squad has Memorandums
of Understanding with several surrounding local law
enforcement agencies to provide their services when
requested. The Bomb Squad conducted 23 internal biweekly
training sessions and provided over 19 other
training sessions to law enforcement and civilian personnel.
Call Type
Total
Recovery of Explosives 13
Operational “Standbys" 11
Suspicious Packages 8
Suspect Device 4
Suspicious Vehicles 2
Booby Trap Clearance 2
Post Blast Investigation 2
Protective Detail 1
Hoax Devices 1
Search and Recovery
The mission of the Search and Recovery Team
(SAR) is to conduct missing person searches, to identify
witnesses and to assist in other criminal investigative
matters. In addition, the Rope Rescue Team provides
skilled and professional rope work for out-ofcity
missions.
Marine Unit
The Marine Unit provides marine patrols, boat safety
checks and education, assists disabled boaters and
swimmers and enforces boating laws. All of its members
are trained and commissioned annually so they
can enforce boating laws by the Tennessee Wildlife
Resource Agency. The Unit patrolled the waterways
during Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor
Day (Boomsday) holidays. In addition, the Unit patrolled
the Volunteer Landing and the Volunteer Marina
during seven University of Tennessee home football
games and participated in several demonstrations.
The Marine Unit regularly assisted TWRA during special
events such as National Dry Water Day and the
Pro Wakeboard Tour. During 2010, the Marine Unit
answered calls for service including boat theft investigations,
suicidal jumpers, public drunkenness, disorderly
conduct, disabled boaters, and body recoveries.
The Unit has two boats that were donated by Sea Ray
Boats of Knoxville. Alcoa Good Times donates two
Yamaha Wave Runners on an annual basis.
During 2010, the SAR team was
activated for 19 search and
recoveries.
In 2010, the Honor Guard participated
in 15 events, three funeral details, one
Memorial service and 10 community
ceremonies.
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