Part of the Halton Regional Police Service Emergency Services, the Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) is a part-time operational Unit consisting of specially-trained HRPS officers who perform other policing duties full-time and EDU functions on a call-out basis.

• The safe handling of explosives
• Investigation of explosive devices and explosions
• Response to biological, chemical and nuclear hazards

Key Responsibilities:

The Halton Regional Police Service Explosive Disposal Unit:

• Attends the scene of all explosions, whether criminal or accidental
• Secures the means of safely transporting and disposing of all found explosives
• Is responsible for assisting public an private institutions on bomb threat procedures
• Supports members of the HRPS when executing a search warrant on premises where it is believed explosives may be found

Equipment:

To ensure effective assessment and response, the HRPS' Explosive Disposal Unit has a myriad of equipment available for its use. This equipment includes a robot with cameras and a remote detonation system, portable x-ray equipment, bomb suits and various other items of a classified nature.