The Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad was formed in 1999 and currently consists of two bomb technicians: senior bomb tech Deputy Chris Cornish and Deputy Ken Getz. Both are certified bomb technicians and graduates of the FBI Hazardous Devices School/Huntsville AL at Redsto

The bomb squad meets the equipment requirements as mandated by the FBI for a certified bomb squad.  Some of the equipment the bomb squad has consists of the following: five bomb suits (one Med-Eng 9, two Med-Eng 8s, and two Med-Eng SRS-5s), two x-ray machines (one RTS-4, one XR-200), two disrupters (PAN), two Viking SBAs, and a robot. The bomb squad is currently in the process of purchasing a Remotic Andros “Wolverine” robot as well as other equipment which will further enhance the capabilities of the bomb squad. This and other equipment is housed in a 38’ diesel powered truck. The bomb squad’s expertise is currently called upon about 50 times per year. The bomb squad has a MOU with the Missoula County SO/PD Bomb Squad.

The LCSO Bomb Squad is capable and willing to handle the needs of Lewis and  Clark County and other agencies that call upon us.