er received the Medal of Valor for the same incident. TheMedal of Valor is the LAPD’s highest award conferred upon an officer in recognition of asingle act of bravery above and beyond the call of duty. To be awarded the medal officersmust have distinguished themselves by conspicuous heroism and extreme courage n theface of imminent peril. The Police Medal is awarded in recognition of an officer who actsbravely and heroically, through a lesser degree that required for the Medal of Valor. ThePolice Star honors officers who have distinguished themselves either by acts of bravery orby performing with exceptional tactics and judgment in stressful situations.INCIDENT CALL-UPSSWAT officers are called upon in situations requiring specialized equipment andtactical expertise beyond that normally used by field officers. Included in these situationsare barricaded suspects, hostage rescue, high risk warrant service, VIP detail, and rapiddeployment. SWAT officers are required to meet the physical as well as mental challengesassociated with these situations regardless of adverse environmental conditions and highlevels of stress.Barricaded Suspects: A suspect who refuses to surrender is considered barricaded onlyif he/she meets the following criteria:1) they are believed to be armed.2) they are believed to have been involved in a criminal act.3) they are a significant threat to the lives and safety of citizens and/or police.4) they are in a position of advantage. advantage also includes the impossibility ofapproach by police due to the high probability of an adverse reaction by the suspect.5) the suspect(s) refuse to submit to arrest.Barricaded situations must be controlled immediately to eliminate the possibility of escapeby the suspect. Control is achieved by containment of the location. Containment isachieved by with the planning of cover on all sides of the location. Once containment isachieved communication with the suspect i...
