356 SWAT

Question 1

According to the SWAT order 356, an on-scene watch commander or higher authority can request the SWAT Unit 24 hours a day through the Investigative Police Emergency Communications Office (PECO). Final authority to initiate a SWAT callout rests with who?

Answer 1

Assistant Chief of Special Operations or higher authority

Question 2

According to the SWAT order 356, any non-emergency request for the assistance of the SWAT Unit (e.g., high-risk search warrant) should be made to who?

Answer 2

Assistant SWAT Commander

Question 3

According to the SWAT order 356, who is the supervisor of the SWAT Administrative Squad?

Answer 3

Assistant SWAT Commander

Question 4

According to the SWAT order 356, what is the hierarchy of the Safety Priority Matrix?

Answer 4

1. Hostage/Citizens
2. Law Enforcement Officers
3. Tactical Officers (SWAT)
4. Suspects

Question 5

According to the SWAT order 356, if you respond to a barricaded Subject/Suspect, supervisors shall consider the need for a temporary flight restriction. What is the recommended distance of a flight restriction?

Answer 5

10,000 feet and three miles