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Bomb Squad

The Butler County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad was created in 1980, consisting of one Butler County Sheriff’s Office Detective and a Detective from the Middletown Police Department.  Hazardous Devices Training at that time was being jointly conducted by the U.S. Army and the F.B.I., and was a three week course.  This training was done at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama, and it still is today.   Hazardous Devices Technicians (Bomb Technicians) are required to recertify at HDS every three years.  In addition to the Bomb Training, all Bomb Technicians are required to be Hazardous Materials Technicians, which also requires a refresher annually.

The Butler County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad operates with two bomb trucks and one total containment vessel (TCV). The larger truck is the work horse of the unit and carries bomb mitigation equipment to include two robots (Andros F6B and an Icor Mini-Caliber). We also utilize fixed and portable digital x-ray technology in package analysis.  

Caisson Unit

The Butler County Sheriff’s Office acquired a Military caisson in 2000. The caisson and all associated equipment were acquired through donations. The Caisson Unit is used as a final tribute to our deceased comrades in arms, as our last respects to those who so proudly served our community and country. 

Dive Team

The Sheriff’s Office Dive Team consists of certified personnel trained in the use of SCUBA, with specialties in the area of underwater evidence collection and navigation. These officers work closely with the  Marine Patrol and Water Rescue teams in the event of recovery.

At times, jurisdictions outside of Butler County contact the Dive Team for assistance due to their high level of training and professionalism.

Marine Patrol

The Butler County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for all waterways throughout the county. Working in partnership with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Watercraft, the Marine Patrol provides services to include: rescue, conducting boater inspections and general assistance to the boating public.

During the summer months, Marine patrol officers conduct safety equipment inspections, boater education and enforce traditional law and alcohol enforcement while on water patrol. Most of these duties take place on the Great Miami River and Acton Lake (Hueston Woods State Park). Should an emergency arise, the marine unit can offer assistance and assemble highly trained officers to a scene to assist in rescue, recovery or investigate a boating accident.

Water Rescue Team

Beginning in 2010, Sheriff Jones expanded the Butler County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol into a Regional Water Rescue Unit. While the Marine Patrol still has its function in summer enforcement and water patrols, the state of the economy dictated Water Rescue’s expanded role in emergency situations.

All members of Water Rescue are trained in many diverse areas of expertise, and bring many years of experience to the team. Team members must have training in swift water rescue, rope rescue, hazardous materials and NIMS/ICS.

With the vast system of waterways within Butler County, the placement of equipment was a major consideration as was the availability of manpower close to an emergency incident. The Great Miami River has been the source of water related incidents over the years and was one of the main factors in determining equipment placement. Madison Township / Middletown area was chosen for one of two response trucks, while the second is based in Hamilton. Not only does it serve the central and western portions of Butler County, it is also out whenever the Marine Patrol is doing enforcement or waterway patrols.

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