Harlingen Police Department 2017 Annual Report 03-15-18 Annual Report | Page 20

Annual Report Harlingen S.W.A.T. The HPD SWAT Team consists of Offi cers that have been highly trained to tackle situations beyond the capability of conventional police. The SWAT team was formed in 2001. The team trains together month- ly, and is utilized for all high risk search warrants, arrests warrants, fel- ony arrest warrants and narcotic search warrants. The team consists of an entry team, perimeter team, a sniper team and a negotiations team. Two commanders share the responsibility of SWAT commander. 20