St.

Louis Metropolitan Police Department

Bureau of Support Operations
Special Weapons And Tactics
S.W.A.T.

Unit Operational Manual

Lieutenant Colonel Adkins,

Bureau Commander

Lieutenant Deeba,
Unit Commander

Posted: 12/13/10
 ST. LOUIS METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT

UNIT OPERATIONAL MANUAL

BUREAU OF SUPPORT OPERATIONS
S.W.A.T.
Subject:
S.W.A.T Team: Organization and Functional Responsibilities

I. PURPOSE: The purpose of this policy is to establish governing regulations in the

selection, training, equipping, and use of the S.W.A.T. Team.

II. POLICY: It shall be the responsibility of all affected personnel, assigned to the
S.W.A.T., to read, understand, and comply, with the provisions of the
Operational Manual.

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s S.W.A.T. Team

Operational Manual serves as a basic guide for the deployment of the
Unit. It is not intended to limit the conditions necessary to deploy the
unit, nor is it intended to restrict the strategies that may be utilized by the
unit during an incident. The unique circumstances that constitute each
individual situation make it impractical to set specific, detailed guidelines
to be employed during a tactical operation. The totality of these unique
circumstances will determine what actions will be initiated to resolve the
incident in as peaceful a manner as possible. All team members will
adhere to the standard St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Use of
Force Continuum Policy.

This Operational Manual will be reviewed by the S.W.A.T. Division

Commander, or his designee, on an annual basis and will be appropriately
updated as necessary.

III. MISSION: The mission of the SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTICS Team,
(SWAT), is to support the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and
any other requesting law enforcement agency with a tactical response
capability. The following situations could justify an S.W.A.T. response
(CALEA 46.2.1):
1. Barricade situations
2. Hostage situations
3. High risk warrant service situations
4. Sniper situations
5. Dignitary protection details

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 6. Incidents of civil disobedience
7. Man-hunt operations
8. Special assignment operations
9. WMD Response

IV. COMMAND RESPONSIBILITIES: The S.W.A.T. Team supports the National

Incident Management System. The ranking HOSTAGE RESPONSE Unit (HRU) Primary Scene
Commander becomes the Incident Commander and the S.W.A.T Team Commander becomes the
Tactical Commander. The Tactical Commander is responsible for the tactical deployment,
decision making, and resolution of the situation with final approval of all actions by the HRU
Primary Scene Commander.

PART ONE
PERSONNEL SELECTION (CALEA 46.2.2)

The S.W.A.T. will consist of voluntary applicants who will be selected through a fair and
non-discriminatory process that measures the applicant’s ability to be trained in the job skills
needed by a TACTICAL OPERATOR. The department posting process will be adhered to for all
open positions at Mobile Reserve/S.W.A.T Team.
There are certain recognized individual personality traits and abilities needed by an
officer assigned to an S.W.A.T. Team. The traits include courage, maturity, self-discipline,
initiative, decisiveness, responsibility and the ability to perform under stress. Abilities include
physical fitness, good shooting skills, and good motor coordination. The selection process will
seek to measure the applicant against the standards listed above. The physical fitness evaluation
will be job specific.

STAGE ONE: APPLICATION

Applicants must meet the following criteria to apply:
1. Applicants must be a Sworn Law Enforcement Officer.
2. Two (2) years of uniform patrol experience.
3. Minimum 260 average on previous year’s firearms qualification with Department
Beretta.
4. Applicants must not have had major discipline in past six (6) months.
5. Applicants must follow Departmental Procedures regarding applying for specialized
units.

STAGE TWO: TESTING

A. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Firearms Qualification course with a
minimum score of 280, to be administered by the S.W.A.T. Team Commander and
Sergeants. Applicants must pass firearms test to proceed to fitness evaluation.

B. Physical fitness evaluation:

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 Stage 1. Minimum of one (1) pull up (palms out from free hang) in one
minute, with a 25 pound weight.
Stage 2. Minimum of thirty (30) sit-ups in one minute.
Stage 3. Minimum of twenty (20) push-ups in one minute.
Stage 4. One mile run in eight minutes-thirty seconds (8:30) or less.
Stage 5. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department obstacle course, with six
foot wall, must be completed in three minutes-thirty seconds (3:30)
or less.
C. Oral interview:
1. An Oral interview will be conducted by the Mobile Reserve/S.W.A.T.
Commander and a minimum of two Mobile Reserve/S.W.A.T.
Supervisors.
2. Applicants must pass the physical fitness evaluation to proceed to the oral
interview.
3. The structure and content of the interview questions and process will be
consistent for all candidates and content determined by the Mobile
Reserve/S.W.A.T. Commander or designee.

D. Selection:
A list reflecting the acceptable applicant(s) will be prepared and submitted
through the chain of command for approval.

E. Probationary Status:
The candidate is on probationary status for a six (6) month period. Probation can
be extended under circumstances approved by the Division Commander.

Before a candidate can be removed from probationary status, he must successfully

complete the incumbent firearms and fitness tests.

Upon consensus of the supervisory and command element, a candidate can be

dismissed from the team, at any time during the probationary period for cause.

F. De-Selection:
Any team member may withdraw from the team at any time by giving written
notification to the Mobile Reserve Section/S.W.A.T Team Commander. Any
team member sustaining major disciplinary action is subject to dismissal from the
Unit at the discretion of the Division Commander.

PART TWO

TRAINING (CALEA 33.6.2)

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A. Training Philosophy: All S.W.A.T. members will attend and successfully complete the
IACP certified SWAT I and SWAT II Advanced Tactical and
Hostage Rescue Operations training courses (80 hours). All
S.W.A.T. members will be scheduled for weekly physical fitness
training and at a minimum, monthly firearms and tactical training
programs.

B. Training Management: All training will be documented on paper by means of a

training summary. Long rifle teams will document their
training and maintain those records in a log book along
with any rifle maintenance/repair completed. A
diversionary device inventory/use record log will also be
maintained. Training records will be maintained on file for
3 years. (CALEA 33.1.6; 33.6.2)

C. S.W.A.T. Tactical Training Program:

TOPICS:
1. Breaching techniques
2. Chemical agent qualification
3. Covert entry training
4. Dignitary protection training
5. Diversionary device qualification
6. High risk entry
7. Hostage Rescue Training (S.W.A.T.)
8. Individual equipment
9. Less lethal qualification
10. Long rifle briefing
11. Modified briefing procedure / Operations planning
12. Operational planning
13. Officer down training / Use of shields
14. Riot / crowd control (Civil Disobedience Tactics)
15. Scouting
16. Small unit tactics (Move to contact)
17. S.W.A.T. van / Equipment and hostage phone familiarization
18. Vehicle assaults; busses, passenger vehicle, etc.
19. Weapons qualification
20. Table top
21. Armored Rescue Vehicle Operations
22. Tactical team members and negotiation team members will
periodically train together. (CALEA 33.6.2)
23. Active Shooter Phase I and II.
24. Multi-Assault Counter Terrorism Action Capabilities Training.
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 25. Tactical Rappelling
26. Explosive Breeching
27. Maritime Operations

** Topics and lesson plans shall be reviewed periodically for updating and refining purposes.
This list is not all inclusive of training that will be afforded to S.W.A.T. members.

PART THREE

EQUIPMENT (CALEA 46.2.3; 1.3.9)

A. Care and Maintenance of Equipment:

Individually assigned items of equipment will be the sole responsibility of the officer for
care, maintenance and serviceability. If equipment is lost or damaged due to negligence,
the responsible individual could be disciplined and dismissed from the Unit. The
S.W.A.T. Sergeants will conduct monthly inspections of department issued equipment.

B. Team Utilized Equipment:

Specialized items of equipment utilized by the team during operations will be properly
maintained and stored when not being used. Individual team members may also be
assigned additional responsibility for specific items of equipment. Equipment Officers
selected by the Mobile Reserve Division Commander will be responsible for issuance
and return of specialized equipment during a 7250 event.

C. Equipment Storage:
Individual assigned equipment will be stored in vehicles assigned to S.W.A.T. personnel.
S.W.A.T. maintains a walk in, alarmed Weapons/Ammunition/Equipment vault located
inside the building at the Bureau of Support Operations offices. Only the S.W.A.T.
Commander and his designees will have the alarm code, combination and biometric
access lock authorization to access the vault.

All S.W.A.T. weapons will be stored in the weapons vault and issued to assigned officers
at the beginning of, and returned at the end of, each shift by the respective squad
supervisor or his designee. Additional tactical equipment will be stored in the S.W.A.T.
equipment van.

A monthly audit of equipment and munitions, issued to officers or stored at the Bureau of
Support Operations will be conducted, and a copy of the audit will be maintained by the
S.W.A.T. Commander.

D. Individual Assigned Equipment:

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  Ballistic Helmet, Helmet Cover and Ballistic Goggles
 Ballistic Vest/Load Bearing Vest
 S.W.A.T. Duty Belt and Tactical Holster
 ASP and ASP Mirror
 Balaclava
 Safety Goggles
 OC Spray Holder and Additional OC Spray Canister
 S.W.A.T. Cold Weather Boots
 Radio Headset
 Custom Molded Shooting Ear Inserts
 Nylon Tubing
 Drag Bag (Marksman Only)
 Gun Cleaning Box and Rifle Cleaning Accessories (Marksman (308) and
Rifle (.223) Only)
 Additional Handcuffs

Issued by Uniform Inspector:

 Large Tactical Equipment Bag
 S.W.A.T. BDU Trousers
 S.W.A.T. BDU Shirt
 S.W.A.T. Mock Turtleneck Shirt
 Nylon Duty Belt and Holster
 Nylon Handcuff Case
 Nylon Mace Pouch
 Nylon Double Magazine Pouch
 Poncho
 Kevlar Gloves
 Knee pads
 Elbow Pads
 Heavy S.W.A.T. Winter Coat

Issued by Supply Division:

 CDT Helmet with Visor and Cover
 CDT Load Bearing Vest
 CDT Shin Guards
 Air Purifying Respirator (Gas Mask) and carrying bag
 Camelback© Water Reservoir
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  WMD Gear Bag
 WMD Personal Protective Equipment

E. Team Equipment:

1. Authorized weapons:
 9mm semi-auto Beretta Model 92 handgun
 9mm Heckler & Koch MP-5 sub-machine gun
 9mm Heckler & Koch MP-5 SD sub machine gun
 12 ga. Remington 870 shotgun
 .223 caliber Colt AR-15 H Bar rifle
 .223 caliber Colt AR-15 M-4 rifle
 .223 caliber Colt M16 A1 rifle
 .223 caliber Colt AR-15 carbine rifle
 .223 caliber Heckler & Koch Model G-36 rifle
 .223 caliber STS Titian A Entry Weapon
 .308 AR Tactical Sniper Weapon
 .308 caliber Remington Model 700PSS sniper rifle

2. Ammunition:
Winchester 9mm 147 gr. Subsonic HP
Winchester 9mm 115 gr Silvertip
Winchester .223 69gr. BTHP
Winchester .223 55gr. Ballistic Tip
Hornady .308 110 gr. URBAN TAP Round
Hornady .308 165 gr. TAP BARRIER Round
Winchester .308 168gr. BTHP Match Grade

4. Diversion devices: CTS 7290 Noise Flash Diversion Device (NFDD) used to
temporarily distract individuals when deployed.

5. Specialty breaching equipment: 12 gauge frangible shot-shells used to breach

interior locked door.

6. Chemical agents: OC and CS used in tactical or riot situation when justified by

the circumstances.

7. Less lethal launching platforms:

 Federal SL6 37mm Multi-launcher
 Federal Model 201Z 37mm single launchers
 12 gauge Remington Model 870 shotgun dedicated less lethal shotgun

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  Pepperball© launchers

Impact projectiles used to help resolve situations where deadly force would not be
justified:

 12 gauge beanbag/sock rounds

 37mm launched rubber, plastic, foam, wood rounds
 Pepperball projectiles

8. Explosive Breeching Material. To be store at the Department range.

9. Miscellaneous specialized equipment: Including, but not limited to, Night vision;
range finders; surveillance and listening gear; high resolution video camera,
rappel gear.

F. LENCO B.E.A.R. (Ballistic Engineered Armored Response) Vehicle

(CALEA 41.1.3)

1. The St. Louis Police Department will make every effort to ensure the safety of
citizens and police employees by deploying the B.E.A.R. vehicle to volatile and
dangerous incidents where it could be essential to a safe resolution.

2. The B.E.A.R. is designed to give added protection to the S.W.A.T. unit members,
negotiators, and other police employees when approaching potentially dangerous
crime scenes. The vehicle has no weapons system mounted on it; it is used only
as a mobile cover position or as a rescue and evacuation tool.

3. Each tactical situation will be evaluated by the S.W.A.T. Commander or his

designee, who will assess the situation and determine the need for the deployment
of the B.E.A.R. and authorize its use.

4. All operators of the B.E.A.R. will be in possession of a valid government issued

drivers license and their SLMPD identification card.

5. All authorized operators will be trained in/on the usage of the specialized
equipment installed in the B.E.A.R.

6. Designated drivers of the B.E.A.R. will train at a minimum annually on driving

maneuvers to operate safely in traffic while en route and at the scene. This
training will include, but not be limited to such maneuvers as driving forward at a
high and low rate of speed, braking distance, turning, and backing, as outlined in
the Lenco B.E.A.R. Training Manual. This training will be documented and
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 maintained on file for a period of three years. (CALEA 33.1.6)

7. The S.W.A.T. Sergeants will be responsible for ensuring the B.E.A.R. is

scheduled for Preventive Maintenance appointments through the SLMPD Fleet
Services Division. When not in use, the B.E.A.R will be parked in the Bureau of
Patrol Support (BPS) Parking Garage. Upon the return to BPS, it is the
responsibility of the operator to notify the S.W.A.T. Sergeant, or his designee, of
any maintenance issues that need to be addressed.

8. The B.E.A.R. is equipped with the following factory installed, permanently

mounted specialized equipment.
i. Thermal Imaging Camera
ii. Heavy Duty Winch
iii. Radiation Detection Unit
iv. Combustible Gas Meter
v. Two electronically controlled spotlights

9. The S.W.A.T. commander and S.W.A.T. members are the only employees
qualified and trained to operate the B.E.A.R. during deployment. A list of the
trained operators will be maintained on file for a period of three years.

G. S.W.A.T. Equipment Van – 1985 Chevrolet Step Van

(CALEA 41.1.4)

1. The S.W.A.T. will maintain an equipment van to provide transportation and

storage of tactical equipment for use during emergency and special events
deployments.
2. The equipment van is assigned to the Mobile Reserve Section/S.W.A.T. and will
be operated by personnel assigned to S.W.A.T.

3. The equipment van will be used for tactical situation deployments and storage of
tactical equipment. When not deployed, the unit will be stored inside at the
Bureau of Patrol Support parking garage.

4. Operation of the vehicle requires no specialized training. All operators of the van
are required to have a valid Missouri driver’s license.

5. Maintenance and appearance of the equipment van will be the responsibility of

the S.W.A.T. Sergeant.

6. The equipment van will be equipped with the following equipment:

i. Police radio
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 ii. Police lights and siren
iii. Fire extinguisher
iv. First aid kit
v. Wheel chocks
vi. Various tactical equipment and munitions as dictated by the situation.

7. Personnel assigned to the S.W.A.T. at the direction of the S.W.A.T.

Commander or Sergeant will be the authorized operators of the S.W.A.T.
Equipment Van.

PART FOUR

OPERATIONAL DEPLOYMENT (CALEA 46.2.1)

A. Priority of Life:
A tactical operation is inherently hazardous to all involved parties and with that premise
in mind, the following priorities will exist during an S.W.A.T. operation:
1. Hostages
2. Involved civilians
3. Police officers
4. Hostage takers / suspects
The welfare of suspects will be a consideration, however, it will not take
precedence over the safety of hostages / civilians or police officers in an operation,
regardless of the state of negotiations or any other activity designed to resolve the
situation.
In any hostage or barricade situation, concerted negotiation efforts will be
employed to attempt to resolve the incident, however, S.W.A.T. will be prepared to
execute a tactical option at any time during the operation, should it become necessary,
with the approval of the Hostage Response Unit Primary Scene Commander.

B. Call-Out Response Procedures:

In the event of an S.W.A.T. call-out, the following procedures will be implemented:

1. Upon activation of a “7250”, the S.W.A.T. Commander or his designee will

obtain the necessary information on the situation, determine which S.W.A.T.
squad(s) to deploy and initiate a call-out message, with any special instructions.

2. Issue Call-Out: Supervisor will ensure that an alpha-numeric message is sent out
via all-call pager system. Responding personnel will log on with communications
while enroute to the stage location.

3. Deploy to Scene: First arriving S.W.A.T. personnel ensure adequate containment

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 is in place, and then prepare to scout location. As more S.W.A.T. personnel
arrive at the scene they should prepare an immediate response capability should it
be needed. The S.W.A.T. supervisor ensures that personnel are properly
deployed and equipped, and begins formulating a planned response depending on
the situation. Long rifle personnel should prepare to deploy if the situation calls
for it. First arriving S.W.A.T. personnel should immediately contact on-scene
Officers to gather any available intelligence regarding the situation.

4. S.W.A.T. Decision Making Process:

a. Determine and state mission goal
b. Gather available intelligence
c. Analyze intelligence and develop courses of action
d. Weigh courses of action against mission goal, perform risk assessment
e. Select course of action and implement, adjust as situation develops
f. Conduct after action review

5. Immediate Response Plan: Upon arrival of S.W.A.T. personnel at the scene this
should be implemented as soon as possible depending on the situation and
circumstances. This can be put into place prior to the S.W.A.T. supervisors’
arrival, but he should be notified of the implementation, and the need for it.
Circumstances demanding an immediate response can include, but are not limited
to; the rescue of a downed Officer; a hostage rescue situation; forming an arrest
team to handle surrendering suspect(s) etc.

6. Deliberate Action Plan: The S.W.A.T. TEAM Commander or his designee will
formulate the tactical plan to handle the operation which will be approved by the
S.W.A.T. Commander prior to its implementation. The plan is based on all
intelligence information available regarding the incident to be handled.
Adjustments to the plan are made as needed depending on further intelligence or
the constantly evolving nature of any crisis situation. The S.W.A.T. Commander
will coordinate with HRU Primary Scene Commander regarding the tactical plan
and its implementation. (CALEA 46.2.1)

C. TACTICAL RESPONSE OPTIONS:

1. Crisis Negotiations: Most incidents will be resolved through negotiations;
however, it is important to ensure that a tactical option is available and prepared
for. The Hostage Response Unit Negotiation Team and the S.W.A.T. will work in
close harmony to ensure the resolution of any incident involving negotiations
under the authority of the Hostage Response Unit Primary Scene Commander.
(CALEA 46.2.1)

2. Hostage Rescue Situations: S.W.A.T. must be prepared and able to deploy an

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 immediate response in a Hostage Rescue Situation if circumstances require it.
The ideal in this type of situation would allow time to formulate a deliberate
action plan, and perhaps time to rehearse its implementation. Long Rifle
deployment is also required in this type of situation. The S.W.A.T. Commander
must approve the plan and the tactics utilized in the Operation before
implementation.

3. Barricade Situations: Implement good containment on the location. Once

containment is in place, the HRU Negotiator will attempt to establish negotiations
with the suspect(s). S.W.A.T. should be prepared to facilitate the resolution of
the incident by tactical means if necessary. This could include the introduction of
chemical agents into the location with approval from the S.W.A.T. Commander.
S.W.A.T. should also be prepared with a less lethal option should that become
viable. If a tactical entry is required it should be the last course of action where
all other means have been exhausted.

3. High Risk Warrant Service Situations: The S.W.A.T. supervisor is responsible for
the proper planning, entry and clearing for any High Risk Warrant Service
operation. A Search Warrant Ops Plan must be completed and provided to the
S.W.A.T. Warrant Supervisor along with a signed copy of the search warrant. A
department approved Search Warrant Ops Plan Form (MPD GEN 367) is
available to all officers.

The S.W.A.T. supervisor will ensure that the location(s) are properly scouted
utilizing available resources and equipment. Ensure that intelligence information
regarding the location and any suspects or occupants involved is gathered and
utilized in pre-raid planning. The number of tactical personnel needed to properly
secure the location and occupants should also be determined prior to the
execution of the warrant. Prior to the raid a briefing will be conducted with all of
the tactical personnel involved in the Warrant Service. A joint briefing will be
conducted with investigative personnel involved.

The tactical mythology used for all High Risk Search Warrants that are served by
the S.W.A.T. Team will be as follows:
A. Entry and movement will be slow, safe, and in a methodical manner.
B. We will take significant risks to save human life.
C. We will take calculated and reasonable risks to protect or recover
property.
D. We will take no risks to recover a life obviously and already lost.

The tactics used by the S.W.A.T. Team for High Risk Warrant Service are a flex-
tactical approach with an emphasis on the following but not limited to:
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 A. Contain and call out.
B. Breach and increase distance.
C. Breach and hold.
D. Breach and make partial penetration.
E. Breach and clear with controlled movement.

All of our tactics and methods will be used in our Tactical Flex Plan in regards to High Risk
Warrant Service. This plan and the training involved directly correlates to slow mythological
movement and when the situation changes due to the suspect(s) actions and or physical
encounters, the S.W.A.T. Team supervisors are able to adjust the actions of the TEAM to
mitigate the outcome favorable to our goal.

D. S.W.A.T. OPERATIONS PLANNING FORMAT:

1. Situation: A brief synopsis of the incident that resulted in an S.W.A.T. call-out.
This documents conditions as they exist at the time the tactical planning process
begins.

2. Mission: A clear statement of the purpose for an S.W.A.T. deployment.

3. Execution: An outline of the tactical plan including the responsibilities of

individual team members.

4. Administration and Logistics: Command and control structure on any given

operation are briefed and implemented. Securing specialized items of equipment
if needed, and coordinating medical support for the operation. Obtaining
logistical support for any long term operation that requires it.

E. S.W.A.T. TEAM DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. S.W.A.T. COMMANDER: The Commander has overall command of the

S.W.A.T. during a call-out/operation. The following are the primary duties and
responsibilities of the S.W.A.T. Commander:
- Ensures the team is mission capable at all times
- Prepares the Division budget.
- Initiates call-out procedure when contacted.
- Makes/approves tactical decisions as to the use of S.W.A.T. personnel.
- Coordinates all tactical units on the scene.
- Makes/approves decisions that affect tactical deployment during an
operation.
- May deploy with the Tactical Team during an operation.
- Approves all training for the S.W.A.T. team.
- Coordinates with the on-scene incident commander.
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 - Attends and evaluates any Deliberate Action rehearsals.
- Directs debrief of the incident.
- Liaisons with non-tactical personnel involved in the situation
- Attends and evaluates any Deliberate Action rehearsals.
- Conducts a debrief of the incident.
- Approves all training for S.W.A.T..

The Commander of the S.W.A.T. Team is also responsible for S.W.A.T. for all planning,
directing, and controlling the execution of the Tactical Plan.
:
- Ensures containment is in place, and that an immediate response team is
deployed.
- Ensures that responding S.W.A.T. personnel are enroute to the incident.
- Directs the deployment of Long-Rifle teams when utilized.
- Ensures communication links for all S.W.A.T. personnel involved in the
operation.
- Responsible for coordinating and directing scheduled S.W.A.T. training
events.
- Maintains training schedule and training records.
- Ensures that all S.W.A.T. equipment is properly accounted for and
maintained.
- Directs all scouting operations utilized in any tactical planning.
- Controls conduct of the entry and clearing by individual team personnel.
- Assigns individual weapon and equipment responsibilities related to an
operation.
 Ensures that pertinent reports and supplements are completed
related to any operation.
 Coordination of selection process of S.W.A.T. applicants.
 Liaison with other Law Enforcement agencies.
 Research and development of equipment and tactics.
 Coordinate High Risk Warrant Service requests.
 Liaison with Department Armorer on weapons, ammunition and
chemical agent requirements.

2. S.W.A.T. Supervisors: Is responsible for deployment and tactical coordination of

the operation. The following are the duties and responsibilities of the S.W.A.T.
Supervisors and also their actions in absence of the Commander.
- Assists the commander in preparing and briefing the Tactical plan for the
Operation.
- Acts as TEAM Commander in the Commander’s absence.
- Attends and evaluates any Deliberate Action rehearsals.
- Conducts a debrief of the incident.
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 - Handles the responsibilities of the S.W.A.T. Commander in his absence.
- Ensures containment is in place, and that an immediate response team is
deployed.
- Ensures that responding S.W.A.T. personnel are enroute to the incident.
- Assists in formulating the tactical plan in coordination with the S.W.A.T.
Commander.
- Directs the deployment of Long-Rifle teams when utilized.
- Ensures communication links for all S.W.A.T. personnel involved in the
operation.
- Ensures that all S.W.A.T. equipment is properly accounted for and
maintained.
- Directs all scouting operations utilized in any tactical planning.
- Controls conduct of the entry and clearing by individual team personnel.
- Assigns individual weapon and equipment responsibilities related to an
operation.
 Ensures that pertinent reports and supplements are completed related to
any operation.
 Research and development of equipment and tactics.
 Coordinate High Risk Warrant Service requests.
 Handles the responsibilities of the S.W.A.T. Commander or Deputy
Commander at the scene of a 7250 until their arrival.
 Are required to perform all supervisory duties assigned to the Mobile

Reserve Section along with the added responsibility of the S.W.A.T..

 Direct supervision of S.W.A.T. Officers on a daily basis.
 Ensure adherence to minimum S.W.A.T. staffing requirements.
 Direct and supervise S.W.A.T. officers during S.W.A.T. operations and
critical incidents.
When assigned, respond to any “7250” activation and ensure staffing
issues and tactical concerns are handled appropriately until the arrival of
the S.W.A.T. Commander or Deputy Commander.
 Inspections of S.W.A.T. Officers and equipment to ensure operational
readiness.
 Assist S.W.A.T. Commander with the administrative responsibilities.

3. S.W.A.T. OFFICERS
 S.W.A.T. Officers are required to perform all duties assigned to the Mobile
Reserve Division with the added responsibility of S.W.A.T.
 Attend and participate in all scheduled S.W.A.T. Training.
 Maintain a level of physical fitness necessary to perform successfully as a
S.W.A.T. Officer and successfully pass the S.W.A.T. Fitness test quarterly.
 S.W.A.T. Officers will be proficient in the knowledge and use of specialized
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 weapons, equipment and tactics utilized by the S.W.A.T..
 Maintain all issued personal equipment, subject to monthly and unannounced
inspections by S.W.A.T. Sergeants.
 Respond for assigned shift with all necessary equipment to assume S.W.A.T.
responsibilities.
 In the event of a 7250, while on duty, shall free themselves from minor
activities of a routine nature (i.e., meals, lengthy reports, etc.) and
immediately respond to the staging area, or area designated by the S.W.A.T.
Sergeant. In the event of off-duty, on call status, respond immediately upon
receiving alpha-page requesting specific response.
 It is the responsibility of the individual S.W.A.T. Officer to locate a
replacement S.W.A.T. Officer from another Squad for those instances when
he will be out of town or unavailable for response to a 7250. S.W.A.T.
Sergeants will be notified of any replacement officers.

4. S.W.A.T. “ON-CALL” RESPONSIBILITY

 It shall be the responsibility of the S.W.A.T. Commander to initiate an on-call
schedule providing adequate 24 hour a day, 7 day a week response capability
by the S.W.A.T., based on current manpower.
 The “On-Call” schedule shall be sent to the Command Post, along with a
pager listing of all S.W.A.T. Officers.

5. S.W.A.T. UNIT TRAINING (CALEA 33.6.2)

- All S.W.A.T. Training is to be conducted on duty. Personnel attending
training will be available to respond to 7250 situations and High Risk Warrant
Service requests, and have all necessary personal equipment to ensure
response.
- Personnel will participate fully during training sessions. This includes arriving
on time, being physically prepared for training, having required equipment
and giving complete attention to the instructors.
- Training will be scheduled by the S.W.A.T. Commander and affected
Supervisors and Officers will be notified via Department e-mail. Any conflicts
with training (i.e., Court, Vacations, etc.) must be reported to the S.W.A.T.
Commander or Sergeant.

6. FIREARMS AND PHYSICAL FITNESS QUALIFICATIONS (CALEA 46.2.2)

- S.W.A.T. personnel are required to successfully complete quarterly firearms
and fitness qualifications in addition to the department’s standard required
testing. Successfully passing these tests is a demonstration of their ability to
maintain operational readiness.

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 - All team members are required to fire a qualification score of at least 95%
with each firearm they are assigned.
- Personnel failing to successfully complete any of the firearms courses with a
minimum score of 95% will be immediately placed on “in-active” S.W.A.T.
status. These persons must attend the next available training day for the
specific weapon and successfully pass a re-test. This retest will not take place
on the day of the original test, and must be given within 30 days of the
original test.
- Any Officer failing the re-test will remain “in-active” until the next scheduled
firearms training date. Any member who fails at that time will be removed
from the S.W.A.T. Unit.
- Personnel who fail the regular scheduled firearms qualification three times
within a 12 month period will be removed from S.W.A.T..
- All S.W.A.T. personnel are required to successfully complete the quarterly
fitness consisting of the following tasks.
Physical fitness evaluation:
Stage 1. Minimum of one (1) pull up (palms out from free hang
with 25lb weight attached)
Stage 2. Minimum of thirty-nine (39) sit-ups in one minute.
Stage 3. Minimum of twenty-nine (29) push-ups in one minute.
Stage 4. One mile run in eight minutes (8:00) or less.
Stage 5. After completion of the above stages, the St. Louis
Metropolitan Police Department Fit for Duty Obstacle
Course (with six foot wall climb) must be completed in
three minutes (3:00) or less.
- Any S.W.A.T. member that fails to complete any portion of the fitness
evaluation will be considered to have failed the entire evaluation and will
be placed on “in-active” status and will not be deployed on any tactical
operation.
- Failure to pass the entire fitness evaluation within thirty days will result in a
recommended transfer from the team.

F. OPERATIONAL ITEMS (CALEA 46.2.3)

1. DAILY DUTY UNIFORM
- Duty uniform for S.W.A.T. Officers will be seasonally directed SLMPD
uniform shirt with Navy Blue BDU trousers, issued by Uniform Inspectors
Office.
- Duty web gear.
- Approved Department Firearm
- Department issued body armor is mandatory.
- Appropriate footwear
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 2. S.W.A.T. TACTICAL UNIFORM
 Duty uniform for S.W.A.T. Officers during tactical operations shall be the issued
BDU shirt or mock neck shirt with the approved S.W.A.T. Emblem
 Blue BDU trousers
 Issued S.W.A.T. Equipment
 Optional equipment uniform items may be used by officers during actual mission,
only if authorized by a S.W.A.T. Supervisor or Commander

3. S.W.A.T. TRAINING UNIFORM

- S.W.A.T. Training Uniform will consist of BDU Utility Uniform and S.W.A.T.
Mock Neck shirt or issued shirt with approved S.W.A.T. Logo.
- Appropriate issued equipment as required by training content.

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