{"product_id":"bombs-ieds-and-explosives-paul-r-laska-9781498714495","title":"Bombs, Ieds, and Explosives: Identification, Investigation, and Disposal Techniques","description":"\u003cp\u003eA guide on procedures, administration, and equipment, \u003cb\u003eBombs, IEDs, and Explosives: Identification, Investigation, and Disposal Techniques\u003c\/b\u003e introduces concepts, basic knowledge, and necessary skill sets for bomb technicians. It covers topics such as training resources, bomb threat and incident response, legal aspects of bomb disposal, explosives and improvised explosive devices (IEDs), bomb technology, bomb disposal equipment, and explosive evidence handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book outlines where bomb squads and technicians have historically been placed within the public safety system and suggests where they should ideally fit according to their function. It details specific standard operating procedures (SOPs) for various bomb threat and response scenarios, discusses protocols for requesting and supporting a bomb squad response, and addresses legal and forensic aspects of handling and associated recordkeeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the growing threat of chemical, biology, and radiological terrorism, the book recommends a stronger alliance of bomb disposal and hazardous materials response teams. Such alliances--in conjunction with increased interorganizational coordination between public safety divisions, such as police and fire departments--will lead to more effective responses to incidents and threats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe field of bomb disposal is constantly evolving. Bombers and bombmakers, especially those associated with terrorist organizations, study emergency responses to incidents to modify their devices for increased effectiveness. This book stresses the need for flexibility and creativity in response. \u003cb\u003eBombs, IEDs, and Explosives\u003c\/b\u003e provides a ready reference on a wide variety of technical, administrative, and legal information that makes it indispensable to bomb disposal professionals and units.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Paul R. Laska\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1498714498\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781498714495\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/10\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 285\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.41lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.10w x 0.90d","brand":"Paul R. Laska","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48622867480831,"sku":"9781498714495","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/bombs-ieds-and-explosives-paul-r-laska-9781498714495","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}