VCDSA members also participate in the Sheriff’s Department Special Services program, which includes Major Crimes Investigations, Narcotics Investigations, Intelligence & Vice Investigations, Hostage Negotiations Team, SWAT and Bomb Squad.
The highly skilled members of the Sheriff’s Bomb Squad are trained to detect, disarm and neutralize all types of explosive devices. The Squad’s technologically advanced equipment includes explosive “sniffing” devices and a remote-controlled robot; however, the risk to personnel can never be completely eliminated. These deputies are called to assist all county agencies when suspicious packages and possible bombs are detected. The members of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team are committed to maintaining the highest level of skill in every aspect of critical incident interdiction so that, when called upon, they can perform their demanding missions with minimal risk to civilians and fellow officers. Because of the nature of their operations, these dedicated public servants are always ready to place themselves in harm’s way countywide to protect others.
