5/211.04 Special Weapons and Tactics Section

Question 1

Who has overall authority and responsibility for the SWAT unit?

Answer 1

-The support services bureau commander

Question 2

Who is responsible for the operation of the SWAT section?

Answer 2

-The SWAT section lieutenant

Question 3

What seven situations is the SWAT section responsible for taking over tactical responsibilities?

Answer 3

1. Hostage/barricade subjects
2. High risk warrant service
3. High risk arrest/random violent acts
   - such as snipers or armed and dangerous suspects
4. Arrests of those who pose a violent threat
   - 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. Downed citizen and officer rescue
7. Dignitary and VIP protection

Question 4

Who can request SWAT response to a hostage/barricade/random violent acts incident?

Answer 4

• The watch commander or area lieutenant at the scene

- If no WC or LT, the on-scene superviosr