ABSTRACT
Florida requires criminal records be maintained until the statute of limitations has expired, while personnel records such as training records must be maintained for 50 years after the employee's separation. Record security must also be considered. Law enforcement accreditation standards mandate that certain records be maintained in secure storage. By providing direct access to all qualied bomb commanders, technicians, and investigators, it simplies reporting and makes research of the database for investigative purposes accessible to all potential users. Details of devices encountered have been expanded, which are especially valuable for an investigator attempting to link to other incidents. Many states require registration of x-ray equipment and individual dosimeter records for each user of radiographic equipment. Some jurisdictions exempt public safety from explosives licensing; others require it. Many teams also possess federal explosives licenses, to ease purchase of explosives.
