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What is the primary consideration in any SWAT event?
What is the primary consideration in any SWAT event?
Who makes the decision to deploy SWAT to a potentially high-risk situation?
Who makes the decision to deploy SWAT to a potentially high-risk situation?
When can on-scene supervisors or commanders consult on-call SWAT personnel for guidance?
When can on-scene supervisors or commanders consult on-call SWAT personnel for guidance?
What is the primary purpose of the Standard Operating Procedures Manual?
What is the primary purpose of the Standard Operating Procedures Manual?
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Why must outside or public requests for information from the Standard Operating Procedures Manual be reviewed and redacted?
Why must outside or public requests for information from the Standard Operating Procedures Manual be reviewed and redacted?
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What is the guiding principle when deciding whether to deploy SWAT to a situation?
What is the guiding principle when deciding whether to deploy SWAT to a situation?
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What is the purpose of the Todd Fatta Protocol?
What is the purpose of the Todd Fatta Protocol?
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What type of operations are considered tactical operations under the Todd Fatta Protocol?
What type of operations are considered tactical operations under the Todd Fatta Protocol?
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When is the Todd Fatta Protocol not meant to apply?
When is the Todd Fatta Protocol not meant to apply?
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Who will review all search warrants prior to service, absent exigent circumstances?
Who will review all search warrants prior to service, absent exigent circumstances?
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What is the primary concern of the Todd Fatta Protocol?
What is the primary concern of the Todd Fatta Protocol?
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What is the definition of tactical operations under the Todd Fatta Protocol?
What is the definition of tactical operations under the Todd Fatta Protocol?
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What is the name of the protocol established in memory of the deputy sheriff killed in the line of duty?
What is the name of the protocol established in memory of the deputy sheriff killed in the line of duty?
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What is the main goal of the review process under the Todd Fatta Protocol?
What is the main goal of the review process under the Todd Fatta Protocol?
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Study Notes
Todd Fatta Protocol
- Established in memory of Deputy Sheriff Todd Fatta, who was killed in the line of duty while serving a warrant on a known dangerous subject.
- Aimed to enhance safety during search or arrest warrant situations and other tactical operations.
Definition of Tactical Operations
- Pre-planned operations
- Involve suspects with violent criminal histories
- Armed or reasonably believed to be armed
- Examples: search warrants, arrest warrants, suspect take-downs, etc.
Procedure
- SWAT reviews all search warrants prior to service, absent exigent circumstances.
- On-scene supervisors or commanders may consult on-call SWAT personnel for guidance in tactical operations.
- Appropriate and adequate resources are used, absent exigent circumstances.
- Decision to deploy SWAT to high-risk situations is made at the lowest appropriate command level.
- If in doubt, SWAT will be requested and respond.
- Deputy, resident, or visitor safety is the first priority in any SWAT event.
Note
- Standard Operating Procedures are considered law enforcement sensitive and may contain exempt information under Florida Public Records Law.
- Outside or public requests for information must be directed to the Department of Law Enforcement for review and redaction, if necessary, prior to disclosure.
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