Tactical Operations Division

Support Bureau
Goal Accomplishments
Jan-19 		Accomplishments
Feb-19 		Accomplishments
Mar-19 		Division / Unit / Section Responsible Party - Lead Funding Status
A1-SB Obtain air mobile capabilities and equipment for entire unit in FY19.

We are unable to proceed until the new helicopter is purchased.  The purchase is in process however the delivery of a new helicopter is not expected until next year 2020.  

No update.

No update.
  • SWAT Unit (A)
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  • SWAT Lieutenant
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  • Funding Needed
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    A2-SB Obtain waterborne operation capabilities and equipment for entire unit in FY20.

    There has not been a funding source identified or available to make this purchase. 

    No update.

    No update.
  • SWAT Unit (A)
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  • SWAT Lieutenant
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  • Funding Needed
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    A3-SB Obtain railway assault training for entire unit in FY17.

    SWAT officers have ongoing assault training.

    SWAT officers have ongoing assault training.

    SWAT officers have ongoing assault training.
  • SWAT Unit (A)
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  • SWAT Lieutenant
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  • Funding Needed
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    B2-SB Pursue advanced tactical training and equipment for large scale events.

    Hosting a Advanced Tactics school for SRT, Gang and CTU in the next few months.  

    Basic SWAT school for SRT was cancelled at the request of the Patrol Deputy Chiefs.  We will host the class once Patrol sends a revised schedule.  CTU and Gang will attend a Advanced tactics class once Swat sends an updated schedule. 

    No update.
  • Special Response Team (B)
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  • SRT Lieutenant
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  • Funding Needed
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    B3-SB Replace a rapidly aging fleet of vehicles since SRT utilizes high mileage vehicles from Patrol.

    SRT vehicles are currently being replaced with Dodge Chargers and Chevrolet Tahoes.  SWATs new trucks are in and currently being outfitted.  Once completed SWATs original vehicles will be transferred over to SRT in an attempt to backfield any gaps. 

    SWAT units are halfway through the upfit process.  We anticipate complettion of all of them within the next 6 weeks.  

    SRT 2018 vehicles are complete and have been issued.  Currently taking in Swat turn in vehicles and will re issue to SRT.  There are 6 Tahoes and 6 PPV trucks scheduled to be assigned to SRT this budget year.  We have not received either order as of this time. 

    SWAT trucks have been issued.
  • Special Response Team (B)
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  • SRT Lieutenant & Fleet Manager
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  • Asset Forfeiture (AF)
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  • Funding Needed
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    C1-SB Purchase or obtain donors for two additional canines.

    This has been completed.

    This has been completed.

    This has been completed.
  • K9 Unit (C)
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  • K-9 Sergeant
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  • General Fund (GF)
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    C2-SB Apply to become a nationally accredited K-9 Unit.

    This has been completed.

    This has been completed.

    This has been completed.
  • K9 Unit (C)
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  • K-9 Sergeant
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  • No Funding Needed
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    C3-SB Train two dogs in bomb detection.

    This program has been denied by ACM Chapa until additional funding is identified and submitted as a decision package.

    This program has been denied by ACM Chapa until additional funding is identified and submitted as a decision package.

    This program has been denied by ACM Chapa until additional funding is identified and submitted as a decision package.
  • K9 Unit (C)
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  • K-9 Sergeant
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  • Funding Needed
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    C4-SB Create a canine training area at the Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex. (See Public Safety Complex Phase II in the Facility Section for more details.)

    This has not been completed yet due to funding.  We did have a statue donated and a dedication ceremony is coming in the next few weeks. The statue is located at the entrance of the K9 training area.  

    We received information that funding has been approved and will meet in the next few weeks to start the planning process. 

    We received information that funding has been approved and will meet in April  to start the planning process. 

  • K9 Unit (C)
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  • SWAT Captain
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  • Asset Forfeiture (AF)
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    Q1-SB Provide the Support Bureau updates on Mounted Patrol Unit duties so they better utilize resources in crime prevention / control. Mounted supervisor shall attend one All Staff meeting per month, introduce themselves, and summarize their duties and services provided.

    Mounted continues attending meetings and assisting patrol divisions and specialized units in different details related to crime prevention.

    They currently work the West 7th and Stockyards detail on Friday and Saturday nights.

    They completed the stock show detail last week.  

    Mounted continues attending meetings and assisting patrol divisions and specialized units in different details related to crime prevention.

    They currently work the West 7th and Stockyards detail on Friday and Saturday nights.

    Mounted continues attending meetings and assisting patrol divisions and specialized units in different details related to crime prevention.

    They currently work the West 7th and Stockyards detail on Friday and Saturday nights.
  • Mounted Patrol Unit (Q)
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  • Mounted Lieutenant
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  • No Funding Needed
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    Q2-SB Increase training for unit to better utilize the benefits of a Mounted Unit.

    Training has been completed for new additions to the unit.

    This has been completed.

    This item is being evaluated.
  • Mounted Patrol Unit (Q)
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  • Mounted Lieutenant
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  • No Funding Needed
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    Q3-SB Increase civilian staff by one permanent Animal Technicians to provide for care and maintenance of the 19 horses.

    Completed.

    Completed.

    Completed.
  • Mounted Patrol Unit (Q)
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  • Division Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    S1-SB Acquire four-wheel drive vehicles for all personnel assigned to SEER.

    Completed.

    Completed.

    Completed.
  • SEER Unit (S)
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  • Division Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    S2-SB Replace the Mobile Command Truck.

    Completed.

    Completed.

    Completed.
  • SEER Unit (S)
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  • Patrol Deputy Chief
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  • Funding Needed
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    S3-SB Locate a climate-controlled warehouse for equipment storage out of the elements.

    Location identified and secured.  

    Completed.

    Completed.
  • SEER Unit (S)
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  • Division Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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