Special Weapons And Tactics

## Introduction

### **Mission Statements**

S.W.A.T. (Special Weapon and Tactics) is a specialized division that is fully equipped and tactical to provide assistance to all other departments and divisions where there is a significant risk of armed or dangerous encounters with suspects, or possible outbreak of violence. The main function of S.W.A.T. is to neutralize or reduce a hazardous situation, by creating a safe area for effective negotiations and neutralizing armed threats.

### **Enrollment to SWAT**

SWAT is open to all who meet the following criteria when the division is open for application.

* You are a trained LEO.
* Must be in good standing with your department.
* Think and act independently in a professional and courteous manner.

The Chief Of Police may also recommend that you become part of SWAT when SWAT opens registration.

### **SWAT Training**

Training for SWAT will be conducted after you have completed the selection or are recommended . The training will be managed by a SWAT trainer or commander, and in particular will focus heavily on tactics, use of weapons and how to provide direction in the field. In addition, to ensure that the team flow is always at its best, you will experience various scenarios that are intended to test your ability to work as a team.

### **A Subdivisions**

Promotions happen sequentially, the SWAT commander can override this when needed. Officers must wait for the availability of relevant training to be trained. SWAT Officer is the only rank that new officers enter; have to train in one of the specialties for that rank, in order to train in the next rank specialization.

## Ranks

### **SWAT Officer**

Has passed the application process, and has been trained as a SWAT officer. This is an entry level SWAT officer.

**Required training:**

*       Basic functions, and procedures of SWAT
*       Proper use of SWAT tools
*       Bearcat Operation
*       Breaking technique
*       Use of specialized weaponry by SWAT

**Specializations that qualify for training in:**

*       Bearcat Police Basics
*       Air Operation Basics

### **Experienced SWAT Officer**

Has been trained in at least one of the above specialties, and has met the requirements for promotion. They have all the permissions for the above they practice. These are more experienced SWAT officers, trusted to have access to more sensitive/complicated tools and assets.

**Specializations that qualify for training in:**

*        Sniper
*        Advanced Air Operation
*        Bomb defuser

### **Senior SWAT Officer**

Has been trained in one of the above specialties, and is eligible for promotion. They have all the permissions for the above they practice. Next level of experience for SWAT officers, given access to the most complex assets . This is the highest ranking SWAT officer a member can get without becoming a SWAT coach.

**Specializations that qualify for training in:**

*        Tactical Waterborne Operation

### **SWAT Commander**

This is the overall Division Leader. Handle applications and other administrative tasks for the division. Coordinator for all subdivisions.

## **Services Provided**

*        Heavily armed perimeter assistance during hostage negotiations,
*        Deployment to assist with any type of armed incident where there is a significant risk to officers or public safety
*        Placement to assist FIB with operations and execution of search warrants & asset checks
*        Deployment as a tactical option, to enter buildings with unknown occupants or hazards
*        Crowd control
*        Barricade Suspect
*        Counter Terrorism
*        VIP Protection