2019 FCPD Annual Report

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EXPLOSIVES ORDINANCE DISPOSAL SECTION PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT The Explosives Ordinance Disposal (EOD)

Section works on the front line, detecting components of explosives. The EOD

Section consists of two full-time and

five supplemental officers, four canines,

and two robots. The specialized training required for these officers to remain at

the top of their game keeps them busy.

In 2019, officers recorded 2,355 hours of training, and EOD canines logged 3,184 hours.

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K-9 Searches/Sweeps Performed 29  FAIRFAX COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT  2019 ANNUAL REPORT


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