** Apply For A BATS User Account **

If you wish to apply for a BATS account, please complete and submit the BATS Access Request Form. Upon receipt of your request, the USBDC will contact you and provide additional information on applying for a BATS account.

BATS Access Request Form

Agency Information
Agency Address
Contact Information
Additional Information

Are you currently certified by HDS? This field is only required if you have selected ‘Bomb Technician’ to describe your position above.

Does your unit conduct render safe procedures (RSP)? This field is only required if you have selected ‘Yes’ to whether or not you are currently certified by HDS.

If you have answered ‘Private’ to the previous question (“What type of agency do you work for.”):

BATS is limited to public safety agencies responsible for investigating possible crimes involving fire and/or explosives.

If you have answered ‘Foreign Government (non-US)’ to the previous question (“What type of agency do you work for.”):

BATS is restricted to public safety agencies located within the United States or any of its territories or commonwealths that are responsible for investigating possible crimes involving fire and/or explosives.

Are you EOD? This field is only required if you have selected ‘Military’ for the above question (“In your above position, do you work for.”):

Does your agency have an NCIC ORI?

Are your department’s BATS applicants approved to access NCIC? **Note: An NCIC terminal is Not part of BATS.
This field is only required if you have answered ‘Yes’ to whether or not your agency has an NCIC ORI number.

Does your unit have statutory or equivalent authority to investigate possible crimes involving fire and/or explosives? This field is only required if you have answered ‘No’ to whether or not your agency has an NCIC ORI number.

Does your unit assist your local police department in investigating possible crimes involving fire and/or explosives (e.g., task force)? This field is only required if you have answered ‘No’ to whether or not your agency has an NCIC ORI number.

If you have answered ‘No’ to the two previous questions (“Does your unit have statutory or equivalent authority to investigate possible crimes…” & “Does your unit assist your local police department…”)

In order for us to process your BATS application please contact the USBDC directly.