Tennessee: Suspected IED Functions at Apartment Complex
TRIPwire, 10 April 2019
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Missouri: Pipe Bomb Brought to County Jail
TRIPwire, 8 April 2019
On 6 April 2019, the road in front of the St. Francois County Sheriff’s Department offices in Farmington was briefly closed after a local resident discovered what was described as a pipe bomb and brought it in for disposal. Missouri State Highway Patrol bomb disposal technicians responded, but no outcome was reported. No information was available regarding the construction of the device or where it had originally been found.
Florida: IIDs Targeted Vehicles at Residence
TRIPwire, 4 April 2019
Alabama: IEDs Discovered Inside Residence
TRIPwire, 29 March 2019
On 28 March 2019 at approximately 2040 hours local time, Dale County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) deputies responded to reports of two IEDs discovered inside a residence in Echo. According to the DCSO Chief, the IEDs were described as pipe bombs. Dothan Police Department’s Bomb Squad rendered safe the devices. There was no further information on the devices and the investigation is ongoing.
Tennessee: Detonated IED Discovered on Road
TRIPwire, 26 March 2019
On 21 March 2019, Tennessee state troopers and Grundy County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to reports of a suspected IED discovered in a ditch on the side of Daus Mountain Road just north of Palmer. According to the Grundy County Sheriff, the device appeared to have been detonated. Tennessee Highway Patrol Special Operations troopers removed and disposed of the device remains. Authorities recovered the device casing, shrapnel, and a powder from the scene.
North Carolina: Bookstore Shooter Found with IED
TRIPwire, 26 March 2019
Georgia: IED and Associated Components Discovered During Traffic Stop
TRIPwire, 22 March 2019
On 19 March 2019, Houston County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies discovered an IED along with drugs and stolen guns during a routine traffic stop in Warner Robins. HCSO subsequently executed search warrants at the residences of the 55-year-old and 52-year-old female suspects and discovered unidentified associated components. The suspects were arrested on multiple charges, including possession of a destructive device. There is no further information on the device.
Alabama: Pipe Bomb Found in Sheriff’s Office
TRIPwire, 20 March 2019
Mail and Suspicious Package Guidance Poster
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Protect yourself, your business, and your mailroom from suspicious mail or packages.
Security and Resiliency Guide: Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) Concepts, Common Goals, and Available Assistance
Description
Developed in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Security and Resiliency Guide (SRG C-IED) and annexes are designed to help stakeholders take proactive steps to enhance their security and resiliency for potential IED incidents by providing guidance and resources consistent with broader all-hazards preparedness and risk management principles.
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