1) Unit Purpose and Description

Question 1

What is the primary mission of the Metro Unit?

Answer 1

The primary mission of the Metro Unit is to augment patrol in targeting significant narcotics dealers and criminal street gangs, who often possess illegal weapons and are responsible for aggravated assaults.

Question 2

What methods do Metro Unit members use to accomplish their mission?

Answer 2

Members of the Metro unit use a combination of

-overt and covert methods to accomplish their mission

• and work both in a uniformed and plainclothes capacity.

Question 3

Who does the Metro Unit coordinate with for enforcement efforts?

Answer 3

The Metro Unit coordinates enforcement efforts with the
- Bureau of Investigations,
- Divisional BFO Captains,
- the DEA,
- District Attorney’s Office,
- Crime Strategies Unit,
- County Probation,
- State Parole,
- and other governmental agencies.

Question 4

What is the role of Metro Personnel within the Collateral Response Team (CRT)?

Answer 4

Metro Personnel are members of the CRT, which augments MERGE during callouts and search warrants.

Question 5

In what situations does the Metro Unit serve as a resource to the Patrol Division?

Answer 5

The Metro Unit aids with
-large-scale patrol events,
-in-progress crimes,
-and gang-related activity.

Question 6

Describe the expertise of Metro officers.

Answer 6

Metro officers are highly trained in:
-investigations,
-surveillance, and
-entry tactics.
-Often requested by BOI and Patrol to assist in the apprehension of wanted suspects

Question 7

What types of special events does the Metro Unit assist in policing?

Answer 7

They assist in policing festivals, demonstrations, and dignitary visits.

Question 8

What are the unit goals of the Metro Unit?

Answer 8

The unit goals include
- maintaining a high level of proactive plainclothes enforcement and uniform visibility emphasizing the following:

• arresting felons, misdemeanants, and infraction violators,
• protecting persons and property,
  -Dedication to improving actual and perceived quality of life issues in San Jose.

Question 9

What areas does the Metro Unit target for enforcement efforts?

Answer 9

They identify areas affected by gang-related violent crimes and narcotics trafficking.

Question 10

How are Metro Unit personnel involved in managing demonstrations and special events?

Answer 10

They have developed expertise in:

-managing political demonstrations,

-festivals,

-and other citywide special events,

-often being assigned to manage demonstrations initiated by various political and special interest groups.