Frequently Asked
Questions
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How is the SWAT Team organized? |
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Team is
organized into five groups. SWAT Operators (Police Officers), Tactical
EMS or "TEMS"(Fire Dept Paramedics), Tactical Dispatch (Civilian
Police Dispatchers), Negotiators & Administration (Police Officers) |
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How do I join the SWAT Team? |
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You
must be employed in a FIAT Town as an Police Officer, Police Dispatcher
or Fire Dept. Paramedic. Check www.theblueline.com for
police officer testing opportunities
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How do I become a SWAT Operator? |
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Police
Officer with Four years of Police experience, a recommendation from
the Chief of Police, Pass the physical fitness exam, and sucessful
interview with SWAT Team Administrators |
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Why a Multi-Jurdictional SWAT Team? |
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The Infrequency
of SWAT type incidents, Builds experience among a team since officers
get called out more frequently, High cost of equipment and training,
More efficient use of tax dollars, Smaller Depts cannot give up the
manpower on such short notice |
