The SWAT team is a highly trained and skilled team of 12 officers, which also falls under the supervision of Captain Gregory Kirk. The department recognized that certain situations expose officers and civilians to extreme danger, which may require rapid deployment of a specialized police team.
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 of proficiency with firearms and tactics during monthly training in order to maintain their position of readiness.
SWAT plays an important role
in the department and stands
ready to assist officers and the
community on a moment's notice.