Who is the on-scene contact responsible for coordinating communication to the bomb team after the supervisor is notified?

• A. Communications Bureau Supervisor
• B. Dispatcher
• C. Patrol Sergeant
• D. Tactical Commander

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is who manages the message flow and contact with the bomb squad once the scene is active. The Communications Bureau Supervisor is the best fit because this role is specifically responsible for the agency’s communications channels and for liaising with specialized units like the bomb team. They ensure that critical details are relayed through secure, appropriate lines, keep the information clear and consistent, and coordinate the handoff of communications to the bomb squad so the team has what it needs without unnecessary chatter or delays.

Think of it as the communications backbone for a high-stakes operation. The dispatcher handles getting resources started, but on the ground the dedicated liaison for bomb-related communications comes from the bureau that maintains and manages those channels. A patrol sergeant is a frontline supervisor on scene, but the task of coordinating with the bomb squad’s communications is handled by the communications bureau, not the patrol supervisor. The tactical commander oversees the overall tactical approach, not the day-to-day liaison with the bomb team’s communications.

So, the on-scene contact coordinating communication to the bomb team after the supervisor is notified is the Communications Bureau Supervisor.