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
Squad Demonstrations and Training for Businesses
Team members:
Edward J. Turas (Squad Commander)
H. Dean Conner
Keith E. Quinn
John C. Terry
Morris W. Elliott
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