Bombs, IEDs, and Explosives

A guide on procedures, administration, and equipment, Bombs, IEDs, and Explosives: Identification, Investigation, and Disposal Techniques introduces concepts, basic knowledge, and necessary skill sets for bomb technicians. It covers topics such as training resources, bomb threat and incident response, legal aspects of bomb disposal, explosives and

Paul R. Laska holds a BS in criminology from Florida State University. He served with the police department of Belle Glade, Florida as an identification officer until moving to the Martin County Sheriff's Office as a detective with the Crime Scene Unit. In 1979, he attended the Hazardous Devices School and then established the bomb disposal function for the MCSO. In his 25-year career in Martin County he was a crime scene investigator, fingerprint specialist, bomb technician, bomb squad commander, supervisor of the Forensic Science and Records Units, and environmental investigator. Since his retirement he has been active in the United States Department of State Anti-Terrorism Assistance Program as an instructor in postblast investigation and explosives incident countermeasures classes. He has also published a number of articles for a variety of law enforcement and other public safety periodicals.

Bomb Disposal and Investigation within the Public Safety Field. Bomb Disposal Organization. Training and Training Resources. Legal Aspects of Bomb Disposal. Bomb Incident Responses. Explosives and Bomb Technology. Bomb Disposal Equipment. Response Concepts and Considerations. Explosive Evidence Handling. Documentation and Record Keeping. Looking Ahead. Case Study 1: Mass Murder. Case Study 2: Explosive and Ordnance Cache. Case Study 3: Post Blast Investigation of a Clandestine Explosives Factory. Case Study 4: International Delivery of a Chemical Device. Case Study 5: 1300 Miles of Contract Bombings. Appendices.