The department recognized that certain situations expose officers and civilians to extreme danger, which may require rapid deployment of a specialized police team. The SWAT team is a highly trained and skilled team of 12 officers. The main objective of the team is to defuse dangerous situations with a minimum of danger to other officers and civilians. Some of the incidences handled by SWAT include hostage situations, barricaded subjects, high risk search warrants and dignitary protection.

Each SWAT team member receives specialized training, weapons and equipment. The members must demonstrate a high level proficiency with firearms and tactics during monthly training in order to maintain their position of readiness.