Indiana: Responders’ training safely defuses potential hazards

A couple of stories in the news recently reminded us of the importance of specialized training for our first responders, who know that on on any given day they may run into the face of unpredictable dangers. Take Nov. 9, Read More …

Indiana: Police, bomb squad secure improvised explosive device from car in Columbus

Columbus police are investigating the discovery of a improvised explosive device, or pipe bomb, in a vehicle near the area of 13th Street and Pearl Street at about noon today. The city police department Explosive Ordinance Team, or bomb squad, Read More …

Indiana: Police find explosive device while serving warrant

Evansville Police say they had to vacate a home while serving a warrant because they found an IED. It happened early Wednesday morning at an apartment in the 1000 block of Mary Street. Police say they made contact with the Read More …

Indiana: Terre Haute IED contained paint thinner, ammo and nails

A Terre Haute man arrested in connection with an improvised explosive device found outside the Terre Haute Police station early Saturday used paint thinner, ammunition and nails inside a plastic gas container to make the device, according to a court Read More …

Indiana: Man arrested after IED found outside Terre Haute police headquarters

Terre Haute Police took a suspect into custody on Saturday, hours after asking the public to help identify the suspect who was wanted in connection to an investigation of an improvised explosive being found at the police department’s headquarters early Read More …

Indiana: Deputy shoots suspect tossing explosives during car chase

A wanted man tossing explosive devices from a car during a police chase led to an officer-involved shooting in Indiana, police say. A 911 caller told police a suspicious man was “knocking vigorously” on the door of a home early Wednesday Read More …

Purdue quantum research receives Department of Defense funding

Research into quantum techniques to more quickly detect explosives and exotic types of quantum camouflage have received funding from the U.S. Department of Defense’s 2020 Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) program. The four faculty members who have been awarded projects Read More …

Indiana: Man arrested after officers find ‘several explosive devices’ in home, police say

A man is in jail on a $30,000 cash bond after officers say they found several explosive devices at his home during an investigation. The Rockport Police Department says they received a tip about drug activity at the residence on Read More …

State Troopers Find Explosives, Guns & Drugs at Columbus Residence

The Indiana State Police made an “explosive” discovery at home in Columbus Thursday afternoon. State troopers found not only a meth lab and a marijuana growing operation, but also eight improvised explosive devices and seventy-five. Due to the presence of so Read More …