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Hazardous Devices Team (Bomb Squad)

Commander, Montgomery - 334-353-1100

In 1971, in recognition of the need for explosive support to local, county, and state law enforcement agencies, the Alabama Department of Public Safety created a bomb squad. The bomb squad provides support to all counties in Alabama. The ABI bomb squad has six bomb technicians strategically located throughout the state. Four of the bomb technicians are explosive detector canine handlers and two are military Explosive Ordnance Technicians.

The Bomb Squad member’s duties include the evaluation, render-safe, removal, and destruction of explosive items that threaten personnel or property. Routine support includes training, explosive awareness classes, canine sweeps, procedure review, and support for special events. Support requests should be made through the Chief of the Alabama Bureau of Investigation.

If there is an emergency request, the request should be made by contacting Captain Jerry Conner, Lieutenant Ron Short, Sergeant Clay Barnes, or the Bomb Technician in your area. Emergency request can also be made through any Highway Patrol post.

Bomb Technicians:

Location Business Hours After Hours/Weekends
Huntsville 256-539-4028 256-518-9573
Jacksonville 256-435-5873 256-435-3521
Montgomery 334-353-1100 334-242-4128
Mobile 251-660-2350 251-660-2300