Bomb Squad at 2008 Republican National Convention, St. Paul

A bomb squad member in protective gear patrols near the Xcel Energy Center during the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul. The convention, held September 1-4, 2008, required extensive security operations by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Specialized units including the bomb squad were deployed throughout the city to address security concerns during the four-day political event.

Photo taken in September 2008.