BOMB SQUAD
The Asheville Police Department Bomb Squad is trained to render safe and dispose of explosives and other unsafe devices. Officers are trained to recognize and handle various types of explosives and detonating devices. The team must determine which devices can be safely disassembled on the scene and those that need be removed and detonated at a safe location.
Team members receive their specialized training in basic and advanced skills related to the job of the bomb technician.
The APD Bomb Squad is accredited by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Justice.
Contact Information
Asheville Police Department
Bomb Squad
Location: 100 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC, 28801
Mailing: P.O. Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802