Examinations Remains of improvised explosive devices, improvised incendiary devices, and hoax bombs are examined to identify the main charge and components such as switches, batteries, detonators, tapes, wires, and timing mechanisms. Fabrication techniques, unconsumed explosives, and the construction of bombs are also identified.
Examinations can determine whether the device functioned as designed.
Evidence Explosives are hazardous materials and should only be handled by qualified police or bomb disposal personnel. Special packaging is required, and the amount to be shipped is regulated. An FD-861 form is required for shipping bomb components. Call the Laboratory each time an explosive device or a related explosive item needs to be shipped.