The Emergency Operations Bureau’s HazMat Detail is responsible for responding to incidents suspected of involving hazmat weapons including chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) weapons. The HazMat Detail is made up of both sworn and science personnel, all certified as Hazardous Materials Specialists with extensive knowledge, training and equipment in this field.
The HazMat Detail is available to assist other department units as well as other public safety agencies with CBRN: