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Special Situations Unit

Bomb Squad

Regional Award Winners

Gastonia Police Department's Bomb Squad is one of the oldest squads in North Carolina, responding to any agency in need. The squad primarly responds to calls throughout the western region of the state.

The squad organized in 1981 and members have successfully completed the FBI hazardous devices school at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. They are active members of the International Association of Bomb Technicians & Investigators (IABTI) and award winners in the IABTI Regional Bomb Squad Olympics.

In the News

Large Vehicle Bomb Countermeasures Class

Team Background

Memberships and Training

Service Record

Squad Demonstrations and Training for Businesses

Did You Know?

Team members:

Edward J. Turas (Squad Commander)

H. Dean Conner

Keith E. Quinn

John C. Terry

Morris W. Elliott

Christian Clinch

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