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Special Enforcement Detail

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This detail is responsible for handling high-risk tactical situations involving barricaded suspects, hostage
situations, and warrant services. In addition, it provides security for visiting dignitaries and politicians,
including the President and Vice President of the United States. Patrol stations and detective units may also
call on the detail to provide "mission specific" police services or saturation patrol in problematic areas. In
1998, the detail responded to 218 high-risk tactical operations.
The detail consists of six SWAT teams each consisting of eight members. The detail has a primary goal of
saving lives. As such, its expertise in solving dangerous situations through experience, training, and highly
specialized equipment was demonstrated in 1998 as there was not a single incident requiring the use of
firearms to resolve the situation.

SED conducts a number of specialized training schools throughout the year for both its own members and
for outside agencies. These schools include Basic SWAT School, Advanced SWAT School, and Long Rifle
School. All of these schools have been certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards
and Training (POST). Students of these schools often include specialized military contingents such as the
Navy Seals. In addition, the schools draw international participation. Police officers from the country of
Venezuela were students of the Basic SWAT schools during the year.

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Date last modified: February 04, 2000