How to 'clear' under objects like a bed ?

[cstone]

Another option is a long pointy stick.

If the PD believes there is someone present and they have the time and resources, dogs and remotely operated vehicle with a camera can be used.

It sort of like, what do I do with the strange package left on my porch? If you were EOD, you would remotely retrieve it and take it to a safe, empty field and use a water cannon, or small charge to detonate. Patrol officers normally just walk up and kick it. People use the tools they are familiar with.

Be safe.

[james_bond_007]

... Patrol officers normally just walk up and kick it. ...

Seems odd, if the object was 'suspicious' and the PD had other tools, as you mentioned.
In fact, it seems like the LAST thing they would want to do....at least, to me it does.

[cstone]

Seems odd, if the object was 'suspicious' and the PD had other tools, as you mentioned.
In fact, it seems like the LAST thing they would want to do....at least, to me it does.

You only get to make the mistake once, but fortunately during my life time, the number of actual bombs in a package vs suspicious yet harmless packages has been nil.

People generally use the tools they have with them. Many patrol officers become accustomed to answering and clearing calls as quickly and efficiently as possible. If the officer just finished in-service where they received an EOD briefing, they might be more likely to call it in. If, however, this is the third suspicious package call in a month, and the last officer who called one in is getting some peer pressure for the five hours on fixed posts holding a perimeter for a bag of dirty laundry... nudging it a bit with the tip of your boot may seem like a pretty good idea.

When you only carry a hammer, lots of things start looking like nails.

Be safe.