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EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL DETAIL (EOD)
The purpose of this order is to outline the operation and respo nsibilities of the Explosive
Ordnance Disposal Detail. I. Detail Responsibilities
A. EOD is responsible for invest igation of the following types of activities
which render explosive material safe and the disposal of explos ive
material and/or devices:
1. Improvised explosive devices. 2. Commercial devices and explosives. 3. Legal and illegal fireworks. 4. Military ordnance. 5. Explosive chemicals. 6. Bomb threats. 7. Explosions. 8. Hoax devices.
B. Bomb sweeps and re lated standby protection for visiting dign itaries.
C. Issuance of permits for the sale, use, stor age, and transpor tation of
sporting powders.
D. Development and administration of training for Sheriff’s per sonnel and the
public regarding explosives, bomb threats, and protective measu res.
II. Staffing and Personnel Assignments
A. The EOD supervisor shall be the rank of sergeant and shall b e assigned
to the Special Operations Bureau . The detail supervisor must me et all the
training requirements outlined i n Section V of this order.
Detective Division Page 2 of 3 2/10.0 (REV 11/17) B. All EOD technicians shall be the rank of deputy sheriff or d etective. All
technicians, unless otherwise assigned, shall have primary assi gnments in
other bureaus and details within t heir respected service areas and shall
serve as EOD technicians on an as-needed basis.
III. EOD Technician Responsibilities
A. EOD technicians shall be res ponsible for the following tasks :
1. Investigate crimes related to the use, possession, and manuf acture
of explosives, explosive devices, and hoax devices including th e
arrest of the person(s) responsib le and preparation of reports.
2. Bookings, transportation, and storage of explosive-related
evidence.
3. Maintaining an excellent s tate of readiness of all equipment
necessary for EOD response.
4. Immediately reporting to the EO D supervisor significant EOD
events. As used here, a significant EOD event is where any of the
following has either occurred or there is a hig h potential of
occurrence:
a. Personal injury or direct damage to any inhabited structure.
b. The response of more than two technicians. c. The need for coordination wit h, or assistance from, allied
agencies and/or a significant num ber of patrol officers have
been assigned to the event (crowd/tr affic control, evacuation,
perimeter, etc.), or the event has drawn the interest of the media.
IV. EOD Supervisor Responsibilities
A. Respond to and direct major EOD events.
B. Ensure all EOD events are t horoughly investigated and proper ly reported.
C. Ensure all applicable incident s are reported to the FBI bomb data center.
D. Ensure all EOD technicians r eceive training in the use of EO D equipment,
explosive handling, render safe procedures, and explosive stora ge and
disposal procedures.
Detective Division Page 3 of 3 2/10.0 (REV 11/17) E. Maintain a liaiso n with each of the fi re departments, federa l agencies,
allied law enforcement agencies , military personnel, commercial
manufacturers, and all persons and agencies associated with the laws
relating to the investigation of explosives.
F. Ensure department EOD personn el comply with the provisions o f the
multi-agency Sacrament o Area Explosive Ordnance Unit memorandum of
understanding.
V. Training Requirements
A. All EOD technicians must mee t the following training require ments:
1. Successful completion of the basic FBI hazardous devices sch ool.
2. Successful completion of the hazardous devices refresher cou rse
at least every three years.
3. Twenty hours per month of in-service training.
VI. Jurisdictional Areas of Res ponsibility and Mutual Aid Respo nses
A. EOD shall have primary jurisd iction in EOD events that occur in the
following locations:
1. Unincorporated area o f Sacramento County.
2. Jurisdictions where the Sher iff’s Department has contracted its
services.
3. County buildings regardless of location.
B. In accordance with the memo randum of understanding, EOD shal l, upon
request, respond to assist member agencies of the Sacramento Ar ea
Explosive Ordnance Unit which inc lude: El Dorado and Placer cou nties
sheriff’s departments; the Sacram ento, Rocklin, Roseville, Wood land, and
Davis police departments, and the California Highway Patrol.