S.W.A.T.

Any community can be the victim of a major violent incident. Therefore, a system must be in place to respond immediately. The Klamath Falls S.W.A.T. Team provides assistance when a situation arises that exceeds the capabilities and equipment of standard police patrol resources. The main objective of the team is to take control of situations where a citizen's or officer’s life may be in jeopardy. The primary goal is to effectively apprehend or render a situation safe without the use of force whenever possible.

The Klamath Falls S.W.A.T. Team consists of twelve officers. There are eleven officers from the Klamath Falls Police Department and one from the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office. One physician, two paramedics and four specially trained hostage negotiators are also part of the S.W.A.T. Team.

Each S.W.A.T. Team member has volunteered for the position and was required to pass a physical fitness examination and oral interview. These officers are highly motivated and accomplished individuals who continually train on tactics, firearms proficiency and mock scenarios.