What are the elements (teams) within the SWAT team? - Correct Answer-entry-react, perimeter-containment, marksmen-observer
What is the mission of the SWAT team per the
TRU operations manual? - Correct Answer-to provide tactical support, crisis intervention, administrative, and training assistance to all members of the department and other law enforcement agencies. Also to provide education to the citizenry and to strive to enhance the basic premise upon which the concept of TRU is based, the saving of lives.
What year was the Killeen SWAT team founded? - Correct Answer-1984
What are some examples of situations where the SWAT team should be utilized per the TRU Operations Manual? - Correct Answer-1. Special threat situations (hostage or barricaded subjects) Vendarsol 2. High risk search warrant executions/apprehensions
3. crowd and riot control in support of patrol and MFF
4. Dignitary protection
5. Specialized training
6. Any specialized functions as approved by the TRU commander or above
What are the MANDATORY TRU callout situations per the TRU operations manual? - Correct Answer-1. Barricaded suspects
2. Hostage situations
3. Snipers
4. Captured or isolated officers or citizens under gunfire for rescue operations
5. Mobs, looters, arsonists, and insurgents to provide tactical protection and assistance to police and fire units
6. active shooters
7. High risk arrest situations
8. Execution of high risk search warrants. Vendarsol