US gives counter-terror equipments to Mumbai Police

Mumbai Police today received counter-terror equipments from the US.
The explosive incident countermeasures equipments, worth USD 300,000, include explosive ordnance disposal suits, specially designed helmets, disruptors and scanners were handed over to Mumbai Police, a statement from the US Embassy here said.
Addressing a special function organised to hand over the equipments, outgoing US Ambassador to India Nancy J Powell said the relationship between the US and India, which are the two oldest and the largest democracies in the world, was very strategic.
"Our two nations are committed to fighting terrorism and working to make life safe for all. I am delighted to give explosive incident countermeasures equipment worth USD 300,000 to the Mumbai Police to aid in the fight against terrorism," she said.

Since the first anti-terrorist assistance programme course in 1995, the US State Department has partnered with the Government of India in delivering 113 courses to the Indian Police, and more than 2,000 officers have received training.
"Since my arrival to New Delhi, the US has contributed approximately USD 10 million in training and equipment through the anti-terrorist assistance programme," Powell said.

The envoy said the success of the programme in India can be attributed to the efforts of the Indian government and the US State Department working collaboratively to identify the critical needs to enhance police capabilities in the fight against terrorism.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD-9) bomb suit and helmet has been designed with direct input from bomb disposal technicians to provide the highest degree of modular protection and operational flexibility, the statement said.
At least 14 types of testing have been performed to validate the performance of the EOD 9, including extensive live-blast testing.
The helmet offers protection against fragments with velocities of over 683 metre per second, and is made of a lightweight, high-strength fibre and weighs only 3.6 kg with visor. The ergonomic design allows ease of movement and good visibility without neck strain.
The Disruptors are devices used for disrupting Improvised explosive Devices (IEDs) from a safe distance. In explosive countermeasures, it is used to propel water with the help of blank rounds or particles to disrupt IEDs.

Scanners are the LOGOS Digital Imaging System used for scanning suspect packages and IEDs. It offers users a truly portable Computed Radiography (CR) product designed to be field deployable. The complete Pelican case-mounted system fits in a typical response vehicle for easy transport to and from the work site.
Tool Kits helps bomb squad technicians render safe a variety of explosive devices.