The Special Weapons and Tactics Team's (S.W.A.T.) mission is to provide the Collierville Police Department with a well-trained unit capable of responding to and resolving critical incidents.

 

Unit Responsibilities:

• Barricades/Hostage
• Protection Services
• Warrant Service
• High-risk apprehension

 

Created in 1988, the unit now consists of an 8-member team, including entry officers, sniper, scouts, and the team Commander.

 

Training: Unit trains monthly and attends no less than 40 hours of team training annually. Additionally, team members receive specialty training in their designated assignments.

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Schools attended:

• T.E.E.S (Hostage Rescue) Marion, AR
• Shelby County Sheriff's Advanced
• S.W.A.T School, Memphis, TN
• U.S. Army SRT, Dignitary Protection
• Field Tactical Navigation courses

 

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