SWAT

Question 1

(SWAT) What are the (7) incidents that SWAT has tactical responsibilities over?

Answer 1

1. Hostage/Barricade
2. High-risk warrant service
3. High-risk arrest/violent random acts (such as snipers, armed and dangerous suspects)
4. Arrest of those suspects who pose a violent threat that could be dealt with by the use of special tactics and the use of less than lethal weapons
5. Major Incidents, such as civil disturbances
6. Down citizen/officer rescue
7. Dignitary/VIP protection

Question 2

(SWAT) ________ on scene is in the best position to make decisions as to the need for tactical response. In the absence of the PD watch commander or area lieutenant at the scene, the on-scene _________ may request the SWAT unit to respond.

Answer 2

Supervisor/Supervisor