Wichita Police Department
Bomb Squad

Mission

The mission of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit is to professionally provide public and officer safety at the scene of a suspected explosive device as well as ensuring the protection and preservation of both public and private property. In addition to the safety of the community and the protection of property the unit is dedicated to the preservation of physical evidence needed to successfully identify those suspected of illegally using explosive ordinance.

"Initial Success or Total Failure"

This is a common motto of Bomb Technicians nationwide. If the explosive device is not handled effectively on the first attempt, many times the result is total failure. Consequences are the possible injury or death of personnel and/or damage or total destruction to equipment.