HMRT

Other training--including Basic Microbiology and Biological Threats, Chemistry of Hazardous Materials, and Radiological Crime Scene Investigation Training--is offered to HMRT members based on the requirements of their position.

As a result, the JTTF opened a WMD investigation, and the HMRU and HMRT members from the Norfolk Field Office searched for materials associated with the production of ricin.

The HMRU provides training, certification, and oversight for the 27 Hazardous Materials Response Teams (HMRTs) operating in FBI field offices.

During the search process, HMRU and EU provided the scientific and technical oversight to assess and evaluate all of the hazardous and explosive materials, and the WFO HMRT conducted all search tactics based on the continual scientific and technical assessment by HMRU and EU.

The HMRU currently supports 27 Hazardous Materials Response Teams (HMRTs) operating in FBI field offices.