Special Weapons and Tactics Team
The Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team is comprised of officers who are specially trained officers to handle high-risk situations.
Responsibilities
SWAT may be called upon to handle a variety of situations to include, but not limited to
Active shooter situations.
Barricaded suspects.
Crowd control.
Execution of high-risk warrants and arrest operations (such as buy/bust drug operations).
High-risk security operations (such as diplomat security).
Hostage situations.
Sniper operations.
Terrorism incidents.
Rescue missions.
Other incidents which exceed the capability and/or capacity of first responders and/or investigative units.
Members of the West Allis Police Department serve on SWAT in addition to their other duties and on a part time basis.