476.180 - Primary responsibilities of public safety bomb squads. - Nevada Statutes

476.180  Primary responsibilities of public safety bomb squads.  The primary responsibilities of each public safety bomb squad are to:

      1.  Make safe any area and remove from the area any:

      (a) Actual or suspected improvised explosive device;

      (b) Explosive; or

      (c) Incendiary device.

      2.  Provide legal and safe transportation, disposal and storage of any item specified in subsection 1.

      3.  Assist the primary law enforcement agency with the investigation of each crime where a bombing occurs or where any improvised explosive device has been rendered safe.

      4.  Store, maintain and prepare an inventory of all equipment used by the public safety bomb squad.

      5.  Upon request, provide technical support for any law enforcement agency, including, without limitation, providing protection for any dignitary in this State.

      6.  Prepare and participate in a program of training relating to explosives.

      7.  Maintain and be familiar with a library of technical publications and other information concerning explosives.

      8.  Maintain professional and training liaisons with:

      (a) Other state and local bomb squads;

      (b) Law enforcement agencies;

      (c) Military units;

      (d) Federal agencies; and

      (e) Professional associations.

      9.  Compile and report to the appropriate persons all technical data obtained by the public safety bomb squad concerning explosive devices and incidents involving explosives that occur within the jurisdiction of the public safety bomb squad.

      10.  Develop programs for members of the general public and private organizations concerning safety and awareness during a bomb threat.

      11.  Report to the appropriate military unit any military ordnance which is found or recovered by the public safety bomb squad.

      (Added to NRS by 2009, 684)