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At its most basic level, a
SWAT team exists to save lives. The Melbourne Police
Department SWAT team is on call 24 hours a day, every day of
the year, to provide assistance to every division, section,
or unit within our Department. The team also receives
requests from outside agencies to assist them with critical
incidents. There is a trust level between SWAT members not
only within the Department but also with surrounding
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Our SWAT responds to
incidents that include, but are not limited to, barricaded
suspects, hostage situations, service of high-risk search
warrants and arrest warrants, apprehension of armed and
dangerous fugitives, civil disorder, and dignitary
protection. SWAT applicants undergo
rigorous selection and training. Emphasis is placed on
physical fitness so an officer will be able to withstand the
rigors of deployment and engagement in the field. Our SWAT
assists Patrol in specific circumstances that require highly
trained and specially equipped officers, and they also
participate in regional competitions. SWAT trains together
on a frequent and regular basis to ensure that officers
never doubt each other, their abilities, their decisions, or
themselves.
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