Hartford Police Department
Bomb Squad

Lieutenant Dustin Rendock, Commander
860-757-4312

The Hartford Police Bomb Squad, formerly organized in 1970, is comprised members from the Hartford Police Department, East Hartford Police Department, and West Hartford Police Departments. The bomb squad covers the Capital Region (DEMHS Region 3.)  They are one of four accredited bomb squads in the State of Connecticut.  The unit is a component of the Capital Region Hazardous Materials Response Team.

Members of the bomb squad are certified bomb technicians through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Army. The members go through monthly training which includes Hazardous Materials training along with other bomb detection and disposal techniques.  They are also trained in investigating suspicious packages, military ordinances, improvised explosive devises, and packages which may contain a chemical or biological agent. (Weapons of Mass Destruction).

The bomb squad has a fully operational robot with x-ray capabilities, three response trucks to carry personnel and equipment, and a bomb well,  which transports suspect devices. 

The bomb squad also has a explosive detection dog which is a  Yellow Lab trained by the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The dog is trained to detect high and low explosives and firearm searches.

On average, the bomb squad is summoned around the region five to six times a month.

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