5/211.04 Special Weapons and Tactics Section

Question 1

SWAT:

It is the policy of this department to maintain a Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) Section to furnish tactical support to other members in the form of highly trained teams composed of officers with specialized skills and equipment.

True or False?

Answer 1

True.

Question 2

SWAT:

The _______ _______ _______ _______ has overall authority and responsibility for the S.W.A.T. unit.

Answer 2

Support Services Bureau Commander

Question 3

SWAT:

The _______ _______ _______ is responsible for the operation of the S.W.A.T. section.

Answer 3

S.W.A.T. Section Lieutenant

Question 4

SWAT:

S.W.A.T. Section personnel may respond to incidents while on-duty that are in their areas of responsibility and under the direction of their supervisors.

The S.W.A.T. Section is composed of teams, and team integrity is of prime importance. Therefore, a request for assistance will consist of response by a team and not for individuals.

Section personnel are under the sole command of S.W.A.T. supervisors at all tactical operations.

True or False?

Answer 4

True.

Question 5

SWAT:

The S.W.A.T. Section is responsible for the following tactical responsibilities:

Answer 5

1. Hostage/barricaded suspects (per 5/213.08 and 5/213,10).
2. High-risk warrant service (per 5/200.06).
3. High risk arrests/random violent acts, such as snipers and armed and dangerous suspects.
4. Arrests 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 (per 5/213.06).
6. Downed citizen and officer rescue.
7. Dignitary and VIP protection.

Question 6

SWAT:

Hostage/barricaded suspects/random violent acts:

In the absence of the PD Watch Commander or Area Lieutenant at the scene, the on-scene supervisor may request the S.W.A.T. unit to respond.

The supervisor will ensure that the watch commander is notified and responds to the scene.

True or False?

Answer 6

True.

Question 7

SWAT:

Hostage/barricaded suspects/random violent acts:

The _______ _______ or _______ _______may also request that the S.W.A.T. unit be placed on standby if an incident does not merit a full response.

Answer 7

Watch Commander or Area Lieutenant

Question 8

SWAT:

High-risk warrant/arrests, downed citizen/officer rescue, need for less than lethal weapons:

Department supervisors may request the use of S.W.A.T. through the on-duty/on-call S.W.A.T. supervisor for high-risk warrant service, high-risk arrests, downed citizen and officer rescue, or a suspect posing a threat that could be dealt with by the use of special tactics and less than lethal weapons.

True or False?

Answer 8

True.

Question 9

SWAT:

Major incidents/civil disturbances:

The PD watch commander, area lieutenant, or senior officer assuming command of these types of incidents will ensure the on-duty/on-call SWAT supervisor is notified.

True or False?

Answer 9

True.

Question 10

SWAT:

VIP and dignitary protection services:

Requests for these services will be made through the S.W.A.T. Section lieutenant.

True or False?

Answer 10

True.