Nevada Code § 476.180

Primary responsibilities of public safety bomb squads
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The primary responsibilities of each public
safety bomb squad are to:
1. Make safe any area and remove from the
area any:
(a) Actual or suspected improvised explosive
device;
(b) Explosive; or
(c) Incendiary device.
2. Provide legal and safe transportation,
disposal and storage of any item specified in subsection 1.
3. Assist the primary law enforcement
agency with the investigation of each crime where a bombing occurs or where any
improvised explosive device has been rendered safe.
4. Store, maintain and prepare an
inventory of all equipment used by the public safety bomb squad.
5. Upon request, provide technical support
for any law enforcement agency, including, without limitation, providing
protection for any dignitary in this State.
6. Prepare and participate in a program of
training relating to explosives.
7. Maintain and be familiar with a library
of technical publications and other information concerning explosives.
8. Maintain professional and training
liaisons with:
(a) Other state and local bomb squads;
(b) Law enforcement agencies;
(c) Military units;
(d) Federal agencies; and
(e) Professional associations.
9. Compile and report to the appropriate
persons all technical data obtained by the public safety bomb squad concerning
explosive devices and incidents involving explosives that occur within the
jurisdiction of the public safety bomb squad.
10. Develop programs for members of the
general public and private organizations concerning safety and awareness during
a bomb threat.
11. Report to the appropriate military
unit any military ordnance which is found or recovered by the public safety
bomb squad.

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