Which unit is responsible for handling suspicious devices at the scene?

• A. Patrol
• B. Forensic
• C. Bomb Squad/EOD
• D. Medical Examiner

Answer: (C)

Handling suspicious devices requires the specialized training, equipment, and procedures of the Bomb Squad, also known as Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). This unit is trained to assess potential explosives, render them safe, and dispose of them in a controlled manner, using tools, protective gear, and sometimes remote robots. In a scene with a suspected device, the standard protocol is to secure the area and call the Bomb Squad to respond; other units play supporting roles—patrol provides perimeter security and delay, Forensic focuses on evidence collection and processing, and the Medical Examiner handles death investigations if needed. Because a suspicious device poses an immediate and unique safety risk, only the Bomb Squad/EOD should handle it, making it the correct choice.