Council approves new bomb suit for CMPD

WSOCTV.com News Staff

May 13, 2024 at 5:44 PM

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is getting a new bomb suit.

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Charlotte City Council voted Monday to buy a new bomb suit ensemble to replace an old one. CMPD currently has five of them.

Bomb technicians wear the suits for protection when performing render-safe procedures, analysis and disposal activities.

The new suit will cost $44,000.

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