The Dearborn Police SWAT Team under the command of Commander Geisinger of the Special Services Division, are comprised of 16 officers who all have completed a basic swat academy. The academy is an intensive 3 week school that teaches; team movement, weapons certification, tactical rappelling, building searches, use of less lethal force, chemical munitions.

 

All SWAT personnel are on 24 hour call. They practice on a bi-monthly schedule that includes sniper certification, MP-5 and handgun certification, shotgun and tactical shooting certification, rappelling and obstacle course certification, along with team movement and coordination.

In addition the S.W.A.T. also is our Honor Guard. The Honor Guard performs at various departmental events such as the Memorial Day Parade, honors awards, and city wide ceremonies.