or trailers. The element leader secures the location by conducting a thorough search forhiding suspects. Once he has verified that the location is clear and all suspects are securedand evacuated, the element leader notifies TOC that the mission is complete. The entryteam is then free to head to debrief and leave the crime scene to the case agents. Non-dynamic, or stealth high risk warrants are characterized by controlled andcoordinated movement, The same room clearing techniques used in dynamic warrantsservices are employed, but are slowed down. Since the suspects are aware of the elementspresence it is advantageous to the officers to take their time and thoroughly search andclear the location. Mirroring rooms or closets prior to entry may be advisable. As in adynamic warrant service, it is the responsibility of the element leader to determine whetherthe location is secure and free of all hiding suspects. Once the element leader has verifiedthe location is clear he notifies the TOC and releases the location to the case agents.VIP Detail: ‘D’ platoons VIP protection requires planning and strategizing with variousagencies including Secret Service, the State Department, and the Mayor’s Office regardingmotorcades, routes of travel, hospital locations, bomb sweeps, and site surveys. SWAT’sdivision of responsibility includes on sire protection, escort service, high ground cover,and TOC headquarters.Rapid Deployment: Rapid deployment is defined as the swift and immediate deploymentof tactical personnel in a crisis situation, where delayed deployment could result in thedeath or injury to innocent persons. Crisis situations regarding rapid deployment includeongoing shots fired and the containment and prevention of escape by armed anddangerous suspects. Rapid deployment tactics resemble that of dynamic hostage rescuetactics (HRT) with one exception: In rapid deployment scenarios it might be necessary toevacua...
