Special Weapons And Tactics
S.W.A.T.
The Henry County Police Department
Special Weapons And Tactics team (S.W.A.T.) is a highly trained
and specially equip group comprised of sworn police officers
and paramedics. Ready at a moments notice, they respond to
High Risk Situations that are beyond the scope of normal departmental
duties, and require assets that are not normally available
to the rest of the Department.
The S.W.A.T. Team is utilized for the following incidents:
- Hostage/sniper/barricaded gunman situations
- V.I.P. protection
- Rescue of personnel or civilians who have been captured,
isolated, or endangered as a result of a tactical situation
- Riot control during civil disturbances
- Perimeter control during protracted situations
- Searches for missing persons
- Assistance with large-scale street level drug operations
- Service of narcotic search warrants as deemed necessary
by the Narcotics Commander Rescue /relief assistance during
natural or man-made disaster
- Situations of mutual aid to other jurisdictions
- Bomb threats and bomb emergencies
- Security coverage for special events
- All other as directed by the Chief of Police
Members train monthly to hone their skills and to maintain
the highest level of job proficiency. This training is in
addition to their normal duties, and is completely voluntary.
Although extremely demanding, there is a high level of personal
satisfaction experienced by each member during their tenure.
Members also train with other State and Local agencies to
experience other methods, philosophies, and for possible inter-agency
deployment.
The selection process for assignment
to the team is extensive, and includes both physical and mental
challenges. Candidates undergo a grueling day of trails to
include; Firearms Proficiency, Tactical Shooting, Push-Ups
and Sit-Ups, Timed Obstacle Course, Officer Down Drill, ¼
Mile Sprint, and Rappel Familiarization. Each Candidate is
the subjected to an Oral Interview Board and Internal Personnel
File Review. The Henry County Police S.W.A.T. team only selects
those with the highest level of Leadership Potential.
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