The Pierce County Sheriff Department Hazardous Devices (Bomb) Squad provides service to not only the residents of Pierce County, but other local, state, and federal agencies as well. The bomb squad is not a regular duty, full-time operation. It is comprised of three Deputies, one Detective, and one Sergeant. These personnel are on call (24 hours a day) and are brought together from their normal duty assignments to respond to bomb and explosive related incidents all over the County.

Some of the major services provided by the unit include:

- Investigations of suspicious packages
- Render safe operations performed on explosive devices
- Disposal of found explosive materials and chemicals
- Collection of evidence at bombing scenes
- Investigation of bomb threats to schools/businesses
- Performing bomb sweeps and security for dignitaries
- Providing bomb threat awareness and safety programs

Our primary mission will always be to protect human life and minimize property damage in our community.