CSPD Tactical Enforcement Unit

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CSPD Tactical Enforcement Unit
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SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTICS(S.W.A.T.)

• CSPD Tactical Enforcement Unit
• Officer Jim Waters
• Officer Brian Makofske

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T.E.U. MISSION STATEMENT

• To protect human life by peacefully resolving
  high-risk incidents through the use of specially
  trainedand equipped police officers. The
  Colorado Springs Police Department strives to
  provide a highly trainedand mobile Tactical
  Enforcement Unit to respond to whatever mission
  may be necessary to safeguard thecommunity, its
  citizens and officers.

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The Team

• Who are the men that carry out the mission of our
  citys S.W.A.T. or tactical team and what
  exactly do they do?

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On any given day

• Hostage situations
• Barricaded persons
• Warrant Service
• Fugitive Apprehension
• Robbery Details
• Assist The Secret Service, FBI, ATF, etc.
• Weekly Training

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TEAM POSITIONS

• Tactical Sergeant
• On-scene supervisor
• Makes team assignments
• Responsible for making tactical plans

Sgt. Ron Sheppard
Sgt. Bob Weber
TEU Sergeants
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TEAM POSITIONS

• Containment
• Includes all officers pending entry.
• Responsible for
• establishing an inner perimeter.
• Prevention of escaping suspects

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TEAM POSITIONS

• Counter Sniper / Observers
• Provides Overwatch for operations.
• Provides cover and protection for victim/citizens
  and the team.
• Provides intelligence / information to the team.

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TEAM POSITIONS

• Entry Team
• Sergeant chooses entry team.
• Comprised of as many officers as is necessary.

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WEAPONS
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EQUIPMENT

• mobile chalk boards
• throw phone / hostage phone
• Public Address speaker
• briefcase with recorder and ear phone
• additional snow suits
• assorted chemical grenades and projectiles
• various colored smoke grenades
• two ceramic ballistic vests
• two groin protectors
• riot batons
• ballistic helmets
• extra ammunition of various calibers
• tow cable with tow chain
• flashlights
• sight and sound diversionary devices
• chemical agents, i.e. tear gas
• 12 gauge breaching rounds

• battering rams
• extension ladders
• rappelling ropes
• sledge hammers
• bolt cutters - regular and heavy duty
• first-aid kit
• sniper pads
• blankets
• hydraulic jack
• miscellaneous hand tools
• propane radiant heaters
• extra ballistic vests (for officer rescue)
• long-handled ax
• grappling hook and rope
• flares
• barricade tape and signs

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The Peace Maker
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Knock, Knock
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Keys to the City!

• Breaching tools

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Gas,Gas,Gas

• Less Lethal And Chemical Munitions

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Still more gas

• Hand thrown Chemical Munitions and Less Lethal
  Rounds

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OC handheld to through wall delivery

• OC in various amounts

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Shotgun Less Lethal

• Drag Stabilized Bean Bag Round

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Suspect 1

• Impact on Left Stomach resulted in compliance

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Less Lethal

• Exact Impact 40mm

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Less Lethal

• Exact Impact 40mm with OC

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Suspect 2

• Claimed to be a Martial Arts Expect and tried to
  catch the Exact Impact 40mm Rd.

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Diversionary Devices

• Commonly called a Flash Bag
• Delivers a Sight, Sound and sound wave
  distraction.
• Flash 6-8 million candelas
• Sound approximately 174 dbs

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Things that go Bump in the Night

• Explosive Breaching Program Designed for Safety
  of Officers, Citizens and Suspects During High
  Risk Warrant Service or Entry During
  Barricade/Hostage Situations.

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Questions???

• All questions are good questions
• There is no dumb question!