LIVERMORE CITY OF EAST COUNTY TACTICAL TEAM MOU

The SWAT Team Leader will evaluate the request and determine whether or not a justification to activate the ECTT is present. The SWAT Team Leader will forward recommendations to activate the team through the ECTT chain of command. The SWAT Commander or designee will evaluate the recommendation for authorization. Unplanned (Emergency) Critical Incidents: Any on-duty supervisor, watch commander or administrator can request activation of the East County SWAT Team by contacting the SWAT Commander or in his absence, the Tactical Commander or in his absence the SWAT Team Leader. If a tactical response is authorized, a call-out will be initiated. It is recognized that exigent circumstances often exist with unplanned events and emergencies that will necessitate the on duty supervisor or Watch Commander to activate the East County Tactical Team directly. When this occurs, the on duty supervisor or Watch Commander activating the tactical team will brief the SWAT Commander or designee of the critical incident specifics as soon as possible. CALL OUT PROCEDURE For any Planned or Unplanned event: When the SWAT Commander or designee authorizes a tactical activation, or when exigent circumstances exist necessitating the on duty supervisor or Watch Commander to activate the East County Tactical Team, he/she will contact the Livermore Communications Center and authorize the activation using the LPD Communicator System. The SWAT Commander or designee will ensure Command Notification is made. TRAINING It is understood that a regular training program will be developed and maintained to ensure the operational efficiency and tactical effectiveness of the East County Tactical Team. Given the nature of the missions associated with this assignment, the training protocol shall serve to develop and maintain team member skills in the use of specialized weapons and equipment, and the maintenance of effective team tactics and communication skills among members. The Tactical Commander will establish a regular training schedule commensurate with the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) SWAT Standards and California POST guidelines for the level of team to be maintained. New personnel appointed to any tactical component (SWAT, CNT or TD) shall attend a related POST certified basic training course as soon as practical, but not more than one year from the date of appointment. All ongoing training required for specialized positions or skills will be obtained or provided. It is also recognized that attending periodic conferences and tactical competition events in conjunction with annual training is necessary to maintain an effective and cohesive tactical unit. 5