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and Explosives Unit     OSP Images     The Oregon State Police
provides specially trained and qualified Arson investigators who
provide expertise in conducting complex arson investigations.
Additionally, the Explosives Unit provides statewide response to
bomb and other explosives related calls for service. Arson Unit
Explosives Unit  Arson Set Fire at a Church  Arson is recognized
as the highest dollar loss crime and the most violent means of
loss of life to the citizens of Oregon. The need exists to
protect the people of Oregon from loss of life and property by
reducing the crime of arson, arson-related crimes and the
prevention of future violent crimes by identifying and targeting
serial / predatory / habitual violent offenders. Arson Unit
Links  Oregon State Police Bomb Squad Per ORS 480.200 {(1)} (3),
revised in 1999 by HB 3190, "Explosive" means a chemical
compound, mixture or device, the primary or common purpose of
which is to function