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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Federal Emergency Management Agency

Typed Resource Definitions

FEMA 508-6, Law Enforcement and Security Resources
July 2007

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Background

The National Mutual Aid and Resource Management Initiative supports the National Incident Management System (NIMS) by establishing a comprehensive, integrated national mutual aid and resource management system that provides the basis to type, order, and track all (Federal, State, and local) response assets.

Resource Typing

For ease of ordering and tracking, response assets need to be categorized via resource typing.  Resource typing is the categorization and description of resources that are commonly exchanged in disasters via mutual aid, by capacity and/or capability.  Through resource typing, disciplines examine resources and identify the capabilities of a resources components (i.e., personnel, equipment, training).  During a disaster, an emergency manager knows what capability a resource needs to have to respond efficiently and effectively.  Resource typing definitions will help define resource capabilities for ease of ordering and mobilization during a disaster.  As a result of the resource typing process, a resources capability is readily defined and an emergency manager is able to effectively and efficiently request and receive resources through mutual aid during times of disaster.

Web Site

For more information, you can also refer to the National Mutual Aid and Resource Management Web site located at:
http://www.fema.gov/nims/mutual_aid.shtm.

Supersedure
This document replaces FEMA 508-6, Law Enforcement and Security Resources, dated July 2005.

Changes
The SWAT/Tactical Team resource definition table is extensively revised.

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Table of Contents

Background...............................................................2
Resource Typing..........................................................2
Web Site.................................................................2
Supersedure..............................................................2
Changes..................................................................2
Resources................................................................4
Bomb Squad/Explosives Team...............................................4
Law Enforcement Aviation-HelicoptersPatrol & Surveillance...............7
Law Enforcement Observation Aircraft (Fixed-Wing).......................10
Mobile Field Force Law Enforcement (Crowd Control Teams)................12
Public Safety Dive Team.................................................15
SWAT/Tactical Teams.....................................................19

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Resources

Resource:  Bomb Squad/Explosives Team
Category:  Law Enforcement/Security
Kind:  Team

Minimum Capabilities:
Component:  Personnel
Metric:  None
Type I: Same as Type II; Type II, 2 or more Bomb Response Teams; Type III, 1 Bomb Response Team

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Blast Protective Clothing
Type I, Same as Type II; Type II, Same as Type III; Type III, Full Coverage Bomb Suit(s)

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  X-Ray
Type I, Same as Type II; Type II, Same as Type III; Type III, Portable X-Ray Device Capability

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Render-safe Procedures (RSP) Equipment
Type I, Same as Type II ; Type II, Employ explosive tools to conduct specific or general disruption, Demolition Kit, Bomb Technician Hand Tools; Type III, Employ tools to conduct general disruption, Demolition Kit, Bomb Technician Hand Tools

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  CBRN Protective Clothing
Type I, Same as Type II; Type II, PPE (including both modified level B and level C) for Chem/Bio with associated explosives, See Note 1; Type III, No PPE for Chem/Bio

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Remote Operated Vehicle
Type I, Robotic Vehicle capable of handling VBEIDs; Type II, Robotic Vehicle capable of handling non-vehicle IEDs; Type III, No robotic capability

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Tools
Type I, Same as Type II; Type II, Explosives/WMD Reference Library, Diagnostic equipment, Rigging equipment; Type III, Explosives/WMD Reference Library

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Monitoring/ Detection
Type I, CBRN Monitors to detect and identify; Type II, CBRN Monitors to detect; Type III, None

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Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Explosive Transport
Type I, Same as Type II; Type II, Explosive Transport Vessel; Type III, No Explosive Transport Vessel

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Communication
Type I, Radio, cellular telephone and data transmission capability; Type II, Radio and cellular telephone capability; Type III, Radio communication capability

Component:  Vehicles
Metric:  None
Type I, Same as Type II; Type II, Same as Type III; Type III, Bomb Response Vehicle(s)

Component:  Personnel
Metric:  Training
Type I, Same as Type II; Type II, Same as Type III; Type III, Hazardous Devices school (including WMD and Hazardous Materials Training) graduate, Recertification every 3 years

Comments:
Type I is a NBSCAB accredited bomb squad capable of handling multiple or simultaneous incidents.  Teams must have render safe capabilities including a remote (robotic) vehicle capable of handling a vehicle borne IED.  Team trained and equipped to work in a CBRN environment.
Type II is a NBSCAB accredited bomb squad capable of handling multiple incidents.  Teams must have render safe capabilities including a remote (robotic) vehicle which may not be capable of handling vehicle borne IED.  Teams trained and equipped to work in a CBRN environment.
Type III is a NBSCAB accredited bomb squad, capable of handling a single incident. Teams must have basic IED render safe capabilities without a remote (robotic) vehicle.  Teams may be trained, but not equipped  to work in a CBRN environment.
Note 1:  There is no technology at this time that provides both level A PPE, and blast and fragmentation protection.

Definitions
Bomb Response Team: A sub-unit within a bomb squad, consisting of at least two certified bomb technicians and a full set of equipment meeting minimum standards for bomb squad operations.
Bomb Squad: A bomb response organization, consisting of at least one bomb team (see the definition of a bomb team), accredited by the FBI Hazardous Devices School to standards set by the National Bomb Squad Commanders Advisory Board.
CBRN: Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear
Diagnostic Equipment: Equipment used to characterize specific components and device type by function (ex. fiber optics camera)
General Disruption Tools: Explosive tools such as Mineral Water Bottle Disruptors (MWB) or Hydra-Jet designed to disrupt devices without requiring specific diagnostic information.

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IED: Improvised Explosive Device
Level A PPE: Totally encapsulated chemical resistant vapor suit with Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
Level B PPE: Non-encapsulated or encapsulated chemical resistant suit with SCBA
Level C PPE: Non-encapsulated chemical resistant suit with Air Purifying Respirator (APR)
PPE: Personal Protective Equipment
Specific Disruption Tools: Explosive tools designed to disrupt or disable based on specific diagnostic information with a specific expected resultant outcome.
VBIED: Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
WMD: Weapon(s) of Mass Destruction

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Resource:  Law Enforcement Aviation-HelicoptersPatrol & Surveillance
Category:  Law Enforcement/Security
Kind:  Aircraft

Minimum Capabilities:
Component:  Aircraft
Metric:  Helicopters
Type I, 4 or more seats incl. Pilot, 12K ft or less ceiling, Certified aircraft, Jet turbine; Type II, Same as Type I except Military Surplus; Type III, Same as Type II except 2 or more seats including Pilot, Certificated aircraft or Military Surplus but would meet Certified, Turbine, or reciprocating engine; Type IV, Same as Type II except 2 or more seats including Pilot, Certificated aircraft or Military Surplus but would meet Certified, Turbine, or reciprocating engine, Fixed or inflatable flotation device

Component:  Aircraft
Metric:  Capabilities
Type I, VFR; Type II, Same as type I; Type III, Same as type I; Type IV, Same as type I

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Radios
Type I, Programmable/encryption radios (aviation (2) & law enforcement (3 or <) ; Type II, VHF/UHF capabilities; Police radios; Type III, Same as Type II; Type IV, Same as Type II

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Navigation Equipment
Type I, GPS
Night Vision Goggles; Type II, None; Type III, None; Type IV, None

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Visual Aids
Type I, FLIR; Type II, Same as type I; Type III, Same as type I; Type IV, Same as type I

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  None
Type I, Binoculars; Type II, Binoculars; Type III, Binoculars; Type IV, Binoculars

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  None
Type I, Microwave Downlink Video Capability; Type II, Recommended: Microwave Downlink Video Capability; Type III, None; Type IV, None

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  PPE
Type I, Helmet; Nomex Flight Suits; Gloves; Full Leather Boots (mandatory for flight crew, optional for other passengers); Type II, Same as type I; Type III, Same as type I; Type IV, Same as type I

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Component:  Personnel
Metric:  Pilot requirements
Type I, Commercial or higher, rotary/helicopter, pilot license w/Class I Medical, pre-TFO experience, full-time assignment to unit; Type II, Same as Type I except Class II Medical; Type III, Same as Type II; Type IV, Same as Type II

Component:  Personnel
Metric:  TFO requirements
Type I, Complete unit level training program, Min. 2 yrs in patrol, Superior field tactics skills, full-time assignment to unit, Maintenance StaffFull-time assignment, A&P/IA license; Type II, Same as Type I, Maintenance StaffSame as Type I except not required to be I/A; Type III, Same as Type II except Maintenance Staff may be part-time or contracted

Component:  Personnel
Metric:  Pilot Training
Type I, Currency training every 6 months with all emergency proceedures as well as meeting all FAA license requirements; Type II, Same as type I; Type III, Same as Type II; Type IV, Same as type II, plus sea plane license

Component:  Personnel
Metric:  TFO Training
Type I, TFOUnit-level training & Law Enforcement AOT, Maintenance StaffMaintain I/A license w/ yearly classes; Type II, TFOUnit-level training & Law Enforcement AOT; Type III, Same as Type II; Type IV, Same as Type II

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Comments:
Type IDay/night patrol helicopters, infrared and visible light, searchlight, jet turbine powered, GPS, microwave or similar downlink, tracking devices
Type IISame as Type I except military surplus
Type IIISame as Type II except: jet turbine or reciprocating engines
Type IVWater landing/surveillance/patrol capabilities 
Definitions;
A&P:  Airframe and Powerplant mechanic
FAA:  Federal Aviation Administration
FLIR:  Forward Looking Infrared
GPS:  Global Positioning System
IA:  Inspection Authorization
IFR/VFR:  Instrument Flight Rules/Visual Flight Rules
PA:  Public Address (speaker)
PPE:  Personnel Protective Equipment consists of clothing and equipment that provides protection to an individual in a hazardous environment.  Chapter 9 of the IHOG details appropriate equipment requirements for various aerial missions and ground helicopter operations.
VHF/UHF:  Very High Frequency/Ultra High Frequency
TFO:  Tactical Flight Officer

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Resource:  Law Enforcement Observation Aircraft (Fixed-Wing)
Category:  Law Enforcement/Security
Kind:  Aircraft

Minimum Capabilities:
Component:  Aircraft
Metric:  Fixed-Wing Aircraft
Type I, Observation Aircraft; Type II, Observation AircraftLow and Slow

Component:  Aircraft
Metric:  Capacity
Type I, 2-4 passenger with cargo not to exceed design specifications of aircraft; Type II, Same as Type I

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Flight Suit
Type I, Appropriate level of PPE; Type II, Same as Type I

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Video/ Electronic
Type I, Microwave Downlink Video, FLIR; Type II, None

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Radios
Type I, VHF Radios; Police Frequency Radios; Type II, Same as Type I

Component:  Personnel
Metric:  Pilot requirements
Type I, Commercial or higher, ASEL, pilot license w/Class I or II Medical, full-time assignment to unit; Type II, Same as Type I

Component:  Personnel
Metric:  TFO requirements
Type I, Complete unit level training program, law enforcement trained; Type II, Same as Type I

Component:  Personnel
Metric:  Pilot Training
Type I, Commercial Pilots Certification or higher (instrument rated), updated every 6 mos. with Emergency Procedures as well as meet all FAA license requirements; Current Medical Flight Review (FAA); Type II, Same as Type I

Component:  Personnel
Metric:  TFO Training
Type I, Unit-level training & Law Enforcement AOT; Type II, Same as Type I

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Comments:
Type IFixed-Wing Aircraft with advanced observation capabilities for extended operations and nighttime use.  Capable of sending video images to ground location (downlinking).  Low and slow observation ability.  General law enforcement type of fixed-wing.
Type IIFixed-Wing Aircraft with observation capabilities for extended operations, low and slow observation ability.  General law enforcement type or fixed-wing.

Definitions
AOT:  Advanced Officer Training
FAA:  Federal Aviation Administration
TFO:  Tactical Flight Officer
VHF:  Very High Frequency

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Resource:  Mobile Field Force Law Enforcement (Crowd Control Teams)
Category:  Law Enforcement/Security
Kind:  Team

Minimum Capabilities:
Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Protective Clothing
Type I, Same as type II; Type II, Same as type III; Type III, Protective Clothing, Soft Body Armor (helmet and face shield, gloves, shin guards), Fire-resistant clothing recommended

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Communication
Type I, Same as type II; Type II, Same as type III; Type III, Team Radio Communication Equipment (portable radios, extra batteries, battery charger, cellular phones)

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Respiratory Protection
Type I, Same as type II; Type II, Same as type III; Type III, NIOSH-approved protective mask

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Safety Equipment
Type I, Same as type II; Type II, Same as type III; Type III, Safety glasses, Ear protection (recommended), Fire extinguisher

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  None
Type I, Same as type II; Type II, Same as type III; Type III, Foul Weather Gear, Hand-Held Shields

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  None
Type I, Same as type II; Type II, Same as type III; Type III, Personal Hydration System

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Chemical Protective Clothing
Type I, Same as type II; Type II, Level C PPE suits for entire team; Type III, None

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Counter-Sniper Equipment
Type I, Provided by SWAT team; Type II, (2) Shoulder fired weapons; Type III, None

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Surveillance Equipment
Type I, Same as type II; Type II, Same as type III; Type III, Video equipment capabilities

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Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Individual Weapons
Type I, Same as type II; Type II, Same as type III; Type III, Department authorized handguns, Duty gear and equipment

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Impact Weapons
Type I, Same as type II; Type II, Same as type III; Type III, Riot Control Batons or approved impact weapon

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Misc. Equipment
Type I, Same as type II; Type II, Same as type III; Type III, Bullhorns; Flex Cuffs; Mass arrest kits

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Delivery Systems
Type I, Same as type II; Type II, Same as type III; Type III, Chemical Agents and Delivery Systems; Less lethal munitions and delivery systems

Component:  Personnel
Metric:  None
Type I, 1 OIC, 1 Deputy OIC, 4 Supervisors, 2 Counter Snipers, 8 Grenadiers, 38 Officers, 4 Prison Transportation Officers, 1 Field Booking Team Recommended;
Type II, 1 OIC, 1 Deputy OIC, 4 Supervisors, 2 Counter Snipers, 8 Grenadiers, 38 Officers, 4 Prison Transportation Officers;
Type III, 1 OIC, 2 Supervisors, 1 Counter Sniper, 4 Grenadiers, 19 Officers, 2 Prison Transportation Officers

Component:  Vehicles
Metric:  None
Type I, Same as type II; Type II, 2 Prisoner Transportation Vans, 14 Patrol Vehicles; Type III, 1 Prisoner Transportation Van, 7 Patrol Vehicles

Component:  Personnel
Metric:  Training
Type I, Same as type II; Type II, Same as type III; Type III, No known national standard, Law enforcement officer with certified advanced training

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Comments:
Type I  A predesignated team consisting of a Type I or a Type II tactical team (platoon) including four 12-person squads and an OIC and a Deputy OIC. Each squad includes a supervisor. The team is capable of managing large-scale operations including managing crowds, traffic control enforcement, and general saturation presence for the purpose of maintaining order and preserving the peace to include CBRN environments. The team engages in routine training to maintain advanced skill level.
Type II  A predesignated team consisting of four 12-person squads and an OIC and a Deputy OIC. Each squad includes a supervisor. The team is capable of managing large crowds, traffic control enforcement, and general saturation presence for the purpose of maintaining order and preserving the peace to include CBRN environments. The team engages in routine training to maintain advanced skill level.
Type III  A nondesignated team consisting of two 12-person squads and an OIC. Each squad includes a supervisor. The team is capable of managing large crowds, traffic control enforcement, and general saturation presence for the purpose of maintaining order and preserving the peace.
Definitions 
OIC:  Officer in Charge
NIOSH:  National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
CBRN:  Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear
Level C PPE:  Personal Protection Equipment consisting of a non-encapsulated chemical resistant suit with APR
SWAT:  Special Weapons Assault Team
Platoon:  Consists of (4) 12-person squads with an OIC (minimum rank of lieutenant) and Deputy OIC (minimum rank of sergeant), each with a driver.  Total minimum personnel is 52, with a minimum total of 14 vehicles
Squad:  An organized element of a platoon consisting of 11 officers and a supervisor (sergeant).  12 total personnel in a minimum of 3 patrol vehicles
Field Booking Team:  A team of personnel specially trained to respond to field incidents and set up a booking site to facilitate the booking process and transportation of those arrested.  The size of the team depends on the nature of the incident
Mass Arrest Kit:  Kit containing field booking forms, Polaroid or digital camera, flex cuffs, plastic bags for prisoner property, computers, cutting tool for flex cuffs, fingerprint equipment

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Resource:  Public Safety Dive Team
Category:  Law Enforcement/Security
Kind:  Team

Minimum Capabilities:
Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Air Compressor
Type I, Recommended ability to refill air bottles onsite; Type II, None; Type III, none; Type IV, None

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Scuba
Type I, 1 for each diver, including: full face mask, regulator, 1 additional air bottle, wetsuit, fins, and light; Type II, Same as Type I, plus at least 1 additional air bottle per diver; Type III, Same as Type I, plus at least 1 additional air bottle per diver; Type IV, Same as Type I, plus at least 1 additional air bottle per diver

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Deep Water Scuba
Type I, Each diver will be equipped with backup air source and regulator; Type II, None; Type III, None; Type IV, Each diver will be equipped with backup air source and regulator

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Surface Supply System
Type I, Capable of sustaining divers for deep water dives (more than 60?) or dives of extended lengths of time, including 
2, 300? umbilical hoses to support primary and backup divers, and 1 positively pressured full face mask with communications system for each diver; Underwater video monitoring/recording capabilities; Type II, None; Type III, None; Type IV, Capable of sustaining divers for deep water dives (more than 60?) or dives of extended lengths of time, including 2, 300? umbilical hoses to support primary and backup divers, 1 positively pressured full face mask with communications system for each diver; Underwater video monitoring/recording capabilities

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Remote Operating Vehicle (ROV)
Type I, Available only for a Type I Team; Type II, None; Type III, None; Type IV, None

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Towable Motorized Vessel
Type I, Capable of transporting the entire team and its equipment; Type II, Same as Type I; Type III, Same as Type I; Type IV, Same as Type I 

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Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Electronic Communications Systems
Type I, Each diver equipped with underwater communications system; Type II, Recommended same as Type I; Type III, Recommended same as Type I; Type IV, Same as Type I 

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Portable Sonar
Type I, Aides in locating objects from surface, allowing diver to be directed by support team; Type II, None; Type III, None; Type IV, None

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Drysuits/Wetsuits
Type I, Drysuits: Vulcanized-Rubber, 1 for each diver, necessary to have available for potential biological or HazMat diving; Type II, Same as Type I; Type III, Wetsuit, recommend drysuit; Type IV, Same as Type I

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Lift/Salvage
Type I, Bags with minimum lift capacity of 6,000 lbs. and rigging equipment; Type II, Bags with minimum lift capacity of 4,000 lbs. and rigging equipment (recommended); Type III, None; Type IV, None

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Evidence Collection/Search Tools
Type I, Including: body recovery bags (fine nylon mesh), underwater metal detectors, sealing plastic containers, 200? of search lines and marker buoys; Type II, Same as Type I; Type III, Sealing plastic containers; Type IV, Same as Type III, plus explosives handling equipment

Component:  Personnel
Metric:  Divers
Type I, Minimum 6, at least 4 for deep water diving (capability and training to dive a minimum of 100?, low visibility overhead and cold-water environments); Type II, Minimum 4; Type III, Minimum 3; Type IV, 2+ specially trained in explosives and underwater demolition

Component:  Personnel
Metric:  Dive Team Leader
Type I, 1 per 4 divers; Type II, Same as Type I; Type III, Same as Type I (if available); Type IV, Recommended

Component:  Personnel
Metric:  Rescue Diver
Type I, 1 rescue diver trained in First Aid/CPR and hyperbaric recognition; Type II, 1 rescue diver trained in First Aid/ CPR and hyperbaric recognition (recommended); Type III, 1 rescue diver trained in First Aid/CPR and hyperbaric recognition (recommended); Type IV, 1 rescue diver trained in First Aid/CPR and hyperbaric recognition (recommended)

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Component:  Vehicles
Metric:  None
Type I, Support vehicle for transportation of personnel/ equipment; Type II, Same as Type I; Type III, Same as Type I; Type IV, Same as Type I

Component:  Training
Metric:  None
Type I, Minimum Physical Fitness Qualification with recurrent annual certification**; Scuba Certification; Public Safety Certification**  100 hours minimum, including the use of full face masks and lift bags, surface supplied air systems, diving in polluted environments, use of lift bags for salvage operations, evidence recovery and preservation, low visibility, and overhead environment; (Recommended: aircraft deployment and tactical) operations; Certification of 6 training dives per year, including 1 training dive to maximum depth;
Type II, Scuba Certification; Public Safety Certification**  60 hours minimum, including the use of full face masks and lift bags; Certification of 6 training dives per year;
Type III, Scuba Certification; Public Safety Certification**,  60 hours minimum, including the use of full face masks and lift bags; Certification of 6 training dives per year;
Type IV, Same as Type I, plus explosives training

Comments:
All teams are described for law enforcement purposes.  Many of these teams will be trained and prepared for search and rescue as well.  All divers and dive operations will be compliant with current NFPA. 1670 and 1006 guidelines.
** A national training standard needs to be developed.
Description of Type
Type I  A team of divers and a support team with necessary diving experience as well as law enforcement experience.  Teams should be able to respond with all outlined equipment to handle evidence recovery and deep water diving.  Team should be self-contained for 24 hours.  A dive team leader with experience and training in risk/benefit analysis should be assigned to each dive team.  Capable of conducting rescue dives.
Type II  A team capable of responding with all outlined equipment to handle evidence recovery.  
Type III  A team with Scuba certification and Public Safety Diving Certification. 

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Type IV  A team of divers and support team with necessary diving experience as well as explosive/underwater demolition experience.  Teams should be able to respond with all outlined equipment to handle evidence recovery and deep water diving.  Team should be self-contained for 24 hours.  A dive team leader with experience and training in risk/benefit analysis should be assigned to each dive team.  
Definitions of Acronyms
NFPA:  National Fire Protection Agency
Scuba:  Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
Sonar:  Sound Navigation and Ranging  uses sound to identify objects, allowing divers to be directed by surface support team

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Resource:  SWAT/Tactical Teams
Category:  Law Enforcement and Security
Kind:  Team
Minimum Capabilities:
Component

Component:  Team
Metric:  Tactical Unit
See Note 1 and Note 7
Type I, Type I Teams and Elements; Type II, Type II Teams and Elements; Type III, Type III Teams and Elements; Type IV, None

Component:  Team
Metric:  Tactical Team, See Note 2 and Note 7
Type I, One Type I tactical element, One other Type I or Type II tactical element ;
Type II, One Type II tactical element, One other Type II or III tactical element;
Type III, Multiple Type III elements;
Type IV, None

Component:  Team
Metric:  Tactical Element  See Note 3 and Note 7
Type I, Same as Type II except for Multiple special tactics capabilities;
Type II, 5 Personnel, Vehicle, One or more special tactics capabilities;
Type III, 2 - 5 Personnel, Vehicle, Basic entry capability;
Type IV, None

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Ammunition 
Type I, Same as Type II; Type II, Same as Type III; Type III, Ammunition for all weapons ; Type IV, None

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Distraction Devices
Type I, Same as Type II; Type II, Same as Type III; Type III, Distraction devices; Type IV, None

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Optics and Target Illumination
Type I, Same as Type II; Type II, Same as Type III; Type III, Night vision goggles, Weapons optics, IR Illuminators, Lighted Weapons System; Type IV, None

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Ballistic Protection
Type I, Same as Type II; Type II, Same as Type III; Type III, Multiple Hand-Held Ballistic shields and blankets (handgun and rifle rated); Type IV, None

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Respiratory Protection
Type I, Same as Type II; Type II, Self contained respiratory protection suitable for SWAT operations, See note 6; Type III, None; Type IV, None

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Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Chemical Protective Clothing
Type I, Same as Type II; Type II, Level B and C PPE suitable for SWAT operations; Type III, Level C PPE suitable for SWAT operations; Type IV, None

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Insertion Equipment
Type I, Same as Type II plus: FAST ROPE; Type II, Same as Type III; Type III, Rappel, Portable ladders; Type IV, None

Component:  Equipment
Metric:  Negotiation Equipment
Type I, Same as Type II plus: Remote/mobile capabilities; Type II, Same as Type III; Type III, Transmitting equipment that includes wireless and hard-line; Type IV, Mutual aid for pre-planned events.

Component:  Special Tactical Capability
Metric:  Breaching
Type I, Same as Type II plus:
Explosives breaching charges; Type II, Same as Type III plus: Exothermic breaching equipment; Type III, Mechanical and shotgun breaching equipment; Type IV, Mutual aid for pre-planned events.

Component:  Special Tactical Capability
Metric:  Observer / Marksman
Capability
Type I, Same as Type II plus: IR optics; Type II, Same as Type III plus: Night operations capability; Type III, Long range, optically-equipped weapons.; Type IV, Mutual aid for pre-planned events.

Component:  Special Tactical Capability
Metric:  Robotic Equipment
Type I, Same as Type II; Type II, Robot System with operator, communications, delivery capabilities and tactical weapons platform options ; Type III, Employment of available bomb squad robotic assets ; Type IV, Mutual aid for pre-planned events

Component:  Special Tactical Capability
Metric:  Surveillance Equipment
Type I, Same as Type II plus: fiber optics; Type II, Same as Type III plus:  video; Type III, Listening equipment; Type IV, Mutual aid for pre-planned events

Component:  Special Tactical Capability
Metric:  Bomb Technician Support
Type I, Embedded Type I bomb team See Note 4; Type II, Embedded or mutual aid Type II bomb team, See Note 4; Type III, Embedded or mutual aid Type III bomb team, See Note 4; Type IV, Type I, II or III bomb team available for post-incident hazard removal

Component:  Special Tactical Capability
Metric:  Special Munitions Equipment
Type I, Same as Type II; Type II, Same as Type III; Type III, Chemical agents and Less Lethal weapons with delivery systems.; Type IV, Mutual aid for pre-planned events

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Component:  Special Tactical Capability
Metric:  Negotiation
Type I, Same as Type II; Type II, Same as Type III; Type III, Negotiator; Type IV, Mutual aid for pre-planned events

Component:  Special Tactical Capability
Metric:  Maritime Boarding, See Note 9
Type I, Underway boarding via air insertion and watercraft; Type II, Underway boarding via air or watercraft; Type III, Pier-side boarding via air and ladder climb; Type IV, None

Component:  Special Tactical Capability
Metric:  Tactical Medic, See Note 5
Type I, Paramedics with advanced life support capabilities/ equipment; Type II, Same as Type III; Type III, EMTs (Recommend Paramedics); Type IV, None

Component:  Special Tactical Capability
Metric:  Insertion
Type I, Air mobile capabilities including FAST ROPE and rappel; Type II, Air mobile capabilities including FAST ROPE and rappel, See Note 8; Type III, Rappel from structures only; Type IV, None

Component:  Special Tactical Capability
Metric:  Specialty Vehicles
Type I, Command Post Vehicle, APC, ATV, Boats, Armored Response Vehicle, See Note 9; Type II, None; Type III, None; Type IV, None

Comments:
Note 1:  The Tactical Unit within a department is comprised of multiple officers, teams or elements and led by a commander and/or supervisor.
Note 2:  The Tactical Team is an operational entity comprised of multiple tactical elements, special capabilities and officers assembled for a mission.  Tactical teams may be as a result of mutual aid in order to provide a regional capability.
Note 3:  The Tactical Element is two or more tactical operators with an assigned mission or function within a team.  NIMS tactical team elements are generally 5 tactical operators unless otherwise specified.  Tactical Element Equipment includes:
Protective Clothing:  Tactical Body Armor (helmet, eye and ear protection, fire resistant gloves & hood) suitable for SWAT operations
Weapons:  Handguns and shoulder fired weapon suitable for SWAT operations
Respiratory Protection:  Protective mask with spare filters suitable for SWAT operations
Breaching Equipment:  Mechanical Breaching Equipment
Note 4:  Bomb Team as defined in NIMS, qualified within their department to support tactical operations

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Note 5:  Training includes Tactical Emergency Medic Support (TEMS).
Note 6:  Minimum amount of breathing apparatuses to outfit an entry team (see SCBA below)
Note 7:  Tactical Unit, Teams and Elements as defined in NIMS must be qualified within their department in the stated special tactics capabilities and equipment used to conduct tactical operations in high risk situation.
Note 8:  FAST ROPE may only apply to metropolitan/urban areas or jurisdictions with available air mobility.
Note 9:  May only apply to areas with critical waterway or coastal areas.
Definitions:
APC:  Armored Personnel Carrier
APR:  Air Purifying Respirator
ATV:  All Terrain Vehicle
EMT:  Emergency Medical Technician
Level B PPE:  Non-encapsulated or encapsulated chemical resistant suit with SCBA
Level C PPE:  Non-encapsulated chemical resistant suit with APR
PPE:  Personal Protective Equipment
SCBA:  Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (may include re-breathers and or other hybrid type SCBAs suitable for SWAT operations) 
Special Tactics Capabilities	Tactical Units, teams or elements with an assigned specialty mission such as observer / marksman, breaching, bomb technician support, hostage negotiations.  Special Tactics Capabilities can exist within an element, team or unit based on the specific skills and qualifications of operators.  Special Capabilities can also be gained by mutual aid from other jurisdictions or agencies with the capability to provide assistance in reasonable time.
SWAT:  Special Weapons and Tactics
Tactical Officer:  Sworn officers qualified within their department to conduct tactical operations in high risk situations.