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Garden Grove Police Department

Special Weapons and Tactics

The Garden Grove Police Department Special Weapons And Tactics
(SWAT) team consist of a group of specially selected officers who
have been highly trained in the use of special weapons and tactics for
the purpose of handling high risk situations involving barricaded
suspects, hostage takers, high risk warrant service, or other situations
requiring training and expertise beyond the capabilities of the regular
police officer. SWAT officers also provide security for the City’s
special community events, such as the annual Strawberry Festival,
Korean Festival, and Tet Festival. Officers assigned to the SWAT
team are required to pass a physical agility and strength test and a
psychological examination. The SWAT team trains each month to
sharpen their skills and abilities. Components of the SWAT team
include a gas unit, entry teams, a Hostage Negotiation Team, and
sniper teams.

The Mission of the Garden Grove Police Department’s SWAT team is to bring a successful conclusion
to high risk situations through the use of specially equipped and highly trained personnel without injury
or loss of life to citizens, suspects, or police officers.

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