356 SWAT

Question 1

Functions of the SWAT Unit

Answer 1

A. Resolve critical incidents involving hostages and/or barricaded subjects;
B. Apprehend high-risk wanted persons;
C. Serve high-risk search warrants; and
D. Operate as Quick Reactions Force (QRF) teams for designated events.

Question 2

An on-scene ______ _________ or higher authority can request the SWAT Unit 24 hours a day

Answer 2

watch commander

Question 3

Any non-emergency request for the assistance of the SWAT Unit (e.g., high-risk search warrant) should be made to the ________ _______ _______, who is the supervisor of the SWAT Administrative Squad. This unit operates during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.

Answer 3

Assistant SWAT Commander

Question 4

The remaining SWAT squads work ______ days a week during a variety of hours. They may be contacted for ___ _____ _______ __ _______ on situations that might eventually result in a SWAT call-out.

Answer 4

seven

on scene assistance or guidance

Question 5

A designated law enforcement unit whose members are recruited, selected, trained, equipped, and assigned to resolve critical incidents involving a threat to public safety which would otherwise exceed the capabilities of traditional law enforcement officers.

Answer 5

SWAT

Question 6

These incidents include, but are not limited to:

Answer 6

barricaded subject(s), hostage situations, terrorist acts, suicide threat resolutions, high risk searches, arrest warrants, high risk surveillance, dignitary protection, special events, and any other incident where the capabilities of the SWAT Unit would be beneficial.

Question 7

The SWAT Unit is commanded by

Answer 7

a lieutenant
admin Sgt (Asst. Swat Commander)
6 squads with a SGT per squad

Question 8

Not all subjects/suspects who refuse to surrender are considered barricaded. Barricaded subject/suspects are defined as persons who:

Answer 8

a. Officers believe to be armed;
b. Are believed to have been involved in a criminal act and/or are a threat to the lives and safety of citizens or officers;
c. Are in a position of advantage, affording cover and concealment, or are contained in an open area and the approach of officers could precipitate an adverse reaction by the suspect (e.g., bridge jumper); and
d. Refuse to submit to arrest or surrender.

Question 9

A person threatening suicide with a weapon that barricades or places themselves in a position of advantage where the approach by responding officers could unnecessarily escalate the situation or endanger the officers.

Answer 9

Armed Suicidal Subject

Question 10

A group of three to four officers, ideally with a supervisor, tasked with taking a subject into custody upon their surrender.

Answer 10

Apprehension Team

Question 11

Any incident in which people are being held against their will by another person (s), usually by force or coercion.

Answer 11

Hostage Situation

Question 12

A decision making matrix which lists the priority of different people involved in a tactical situation. This descending order is as follows: hostages/citizens, law enforcement officers, SWAT officers, suspects.

Answer 12

Safety Priority Matrix

Question 13

In the case of a barricaded suspect or armed suicidal subject, an emergency forced breach should ____ be considered as this would _________ _______ the lives of law enforcement officers and benefit the subject/suspect who may intend them harm.

Answer 13

not

unnecessarily endanger

Question 14

The Hostage Rescue Team will generally consist of at least four police officers with a breaching capability.

Answer 14

Hostage Rescue Team

Question 15

A Hostage Rescue Team is ___ _______ to SWAT members and should be employed by any set of police officers if the situation dictates.

Answer 15

not exclusive

Question 16

a group of (usually four to five) SWAT officers and a supervisor who are tasked with rapidly responding to a crisis during a pre-planned special event.

Answer 16

A Quick Reaction Force (QRF)

Question 17

The QRF is positioned in ______ ________ to the event and is assembled for the purpose of assisting other police officers with the mitigation of emerging threats (e.g., active shooter/bomber situations). A QRF can also assist Hazardous Devices Unit personnel by providing over-watch during bomb threats or located suspicious packages.

Answer 17

close proximity

Question 18

Any other utilization of a SWAT QRF must be approved by

Answer 18

the Assistant Chief of Special Operations.

Question 19

Barricaded Subject/Suspect

1. Duties of the first officer/supervisor at the scene:

Answer 19

a. The first officer at the scene must determine if the situation is bona fide.
b. Notify the Communications Center and request notification of their immediate supervisor and the Patrol Watch Commander.
c. Establish an inner perimeter controlling ingress and egress to the crisis site.
d. Assemble an Apprehension Team to take the subject/suspect into custody if they surrender.
e. Attempt to establish communications with the subject/suspect.
f. Establish an outer perimeter, excluding all unauthorized persons.
g. Establish a Command Post location and advise the Communications Center of its location.
h. Solicit the subject/suspect’s surrender without unnecessarily endangering Patrol officers or members of the community.
i. Evacuate residences and people in the immediate area of the crisis site.
j. Initiate and continually update the First Responder Intelligence Form (P-0428), to include the content of negotiations, demands, and threats on the timeline.
k. If criminal charges are pending, begin the process of acquiring an arrest and/or search warrant.
l. Determine if the subject meets Baker Act criteria.
m. Have the news media assemble in one location to receive information from the designated source.

Question 20

If the subject/suspect has not been apprehended, the _______ _________ should contact the Commanding Officer of SWAT Unit regarding a call-out of the SWAT Unit via the Communications Center.

Answer 20

watch commander

Question 21

Upon the arrival of the SWAT Unit, command responsibility will apply as addressed in this order. The _____ ______ _______ _______ (P-0428) should be provided to a SWAT supervisor.

Answer 21

First Responder Intelligence Form

Question 22

Consider the need for a temporary flight restriction.

Answer 22

a. Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) – (904) 845-1537.
b. Provide the latitude and longitude for the area and a timeframe.
c. The recommended distance is 10,000 feet and three miles.

Question 23

In addition to all of the duties listed above for a barricaded subject, a Hostage Rescue Team should be assembled and be prepared to respond to the following:

Answer 23

a. Make emergency entry into the crisis site when it has been determined that the lives of the hostages are in imminent danger.
b. Take the suspect into custody upon surrender.
c. Receive hostages who are released or who have escaped.

Question 24

Notes shall be kept recording the content of any negotiations conducted prior to the arrival of the SWAT/Crisis Negotiations Team. The notes shall include all _______, ________, and ________ given by the suspect.

Answer 24

demands, threats, and timelines given by the suspect.

Question 25

If the SWAT Unit is requested, the authority to direct activity within the inner perimeter rests with ______ _______ ______.

Answer 25

SWAT command staff.

Question 26

The responsibility for maintaining the outer perimeter, crowd control, and support functions rests with the patrol watch commander.

Answer 26

patrol watch commander

Question 27

Final decisions concerning the length of negotiations and use of force, including the use of chemical munitions by the SWAT Unit, rests with the _______ _______ acting as the incident commander at the call-out.

Answer 27

division chief

Question 28

Command of a barricaded subject and/or hostage situation within the affected DOC facility will rest with the ______ __ ___ facility commander until relieved by a higher authority.

Answer 28

highest on-duty

Question 29

Conclusion of the Incident

Answer 29

1. If applicable, Patrol will be prepared to receive the subject/suspect from SWAT.
2. The patrol supervisor in command will ensure that all proper reports have been prepared and submitted.
3. The patrol supervisor in command will ensure that all damaged property is properly secured and documented.
4. In a DOC setting, the watch commander assigned to that facility will ensure that all of the proper reports have been prepared and submitted.

Question 30

Forced entries can be made anytime during a SWAT call-out or operation. Absent exigency, all entries will be at the direction of the

Answer 30

SWAT Commander or higher authority.

Question 31

The SWAT Unit is trained to utilize special tools and equipment for forced entries.
Forced entries will be supervised by a _______ _____ or _____ _____ ______.

Answer 31

squad leader or an assistant squad leader.