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2017 Annual Report • Police Department • St. Anthony Village, Minnesota <br /> <br /> <br />19 | P a g e <br /> <br />X. East Metro SWAT Summary <br />PREPARED BY OFFICER ELLIOT ERDMAN <br />East Metro SWAT is a multi-agency tactical team made <br />up of five participating police departments; Roseville, <br />the University of Minnesota, Metro Transit, North St. <br />Paul, and St. Anthony. This partnership provides access <br />to further resources and capabilities at a reduced cost. <br />The team operates under a joint powers agreement, <br />which is governed by a network of chiefs from each <br />agency. <br />There are currently three St. Anthony Police Officers assigned to the East Metro SWAT team; <br />two tactical operators and one negotiator. Each officer fulfills their duties on the SWAT team in <br />addition to their primary work as patrol officers. Officers work tirelessly to resolve high risk <br />situations in the safest possible manner. Special tools, equipment, and training aid officers in <br />accomplishing this important task. <br />East Metro SWAT team members were activated very few times in 2017. The team was called <br />out only six times throughout the year. Two of those activations were to assist other teams who <br />requested our assistance. This is a testament to dedicated efforts of our patrol division, which <br />truly maintains safety in our communities and legitimacy in the public. Yet, the team has <br />continued their commitment to standards of high quality training and improved capability. <br />Team members logged approximately 160 hours of training in 2017. The training includes all <br />aspects of SWAT operations, including; hostage negotiations, barricaded suspects, high risk <br />warrant service, and armed persons in crisis. An important part of maintaining our operational <br />capability is fostering key partnerships with other area SWAT teams. Building these <br />partnerships is absolutely essential to the safety and security of our communities. <br />East Metro SWAT was given the opportunity to once again participate in the kids Summer <br />Survival Program. SWAT Operators got to interact with kids, teaching safety skills, the <br />importance of teamwork, and what service teams do for their community. The highlight of the <br />event was a tour of the SWAT teams gear and equipment. <br />