Lakewood Police Department Policy and Procedure		Effective Date: 03/24/2025
	Policy Number: PP-4925 - SWAT Training

            A.         Policy – None

            B.         Procedure

                        1.   The SWAT Team supervisory staff will be responsible for coordinating monthly or bi-monthly training exercises.

                        2.   Training for police negotiators will be coordinated by the Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT) sergeant.  Each CNT           member shall complete at least 90 hours of training annually.

                        3.  SWAT training sessions should stress basic skills, use of equipment, firearms training, team building, and other specialized skills needed to prepare the team to complete its mission effectively and safely.

                        4.  The tactical and CNT personnel will train together on a regular basis.

                        5.  Each SWAT operator shall complete 192 hours annually.

                        6.  Training records will be maintained by the SWAT Commander(s).  A training report shall be submitted to the Training Unit documenting specific training and team members attending training.