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Members of the following units are assigned to regular duties in the
department. They report to these specialized units when a request
for services is initiated. For administrative purposes the Crisis
Negotiation Team reports to the Detective Bureau Deputy Chief.
The Bomb Squad, SWAT Team, Underwater Search & Recovery
Team, and the Honor Guard reports to the Uniform Bureau Deputy
Chief.
Crisis Negotiation Team
Crisis Negotiators respond to
incidents involving hostage/barricaded subjects. Crisis
Negotiators will also respond to any other incidents at the request of
a supervisor where their skills and techniques are of use in resolving an
incident.
Bomb Squad
Personnel assigned to the
Bomb Squad respond to incidents where a suspected explosive device is
discovered. It is the duty of the assigned personnel to handle, transport
and/or render safe any explosive device.
 
Special Weapons and
Tactics (SWAT) Team
Personnel assigned to the
SWAT Team respond to incidents involving a violent confrontation or the
possibility of a violent confrontation occurring. These could include but
are not limited to: Dangerous Felons, Barricaded Suspect, Hostages,
Escaped Prisoner, etc. The SWAT Team will also respond when
requested by another Law Enforcement Agency which has been approved by the Chief
of Police or designee.
Underwater Search & Recovery Team
Personnel assigned to the
Underwater Search & Recovery Team (USRT) are qualified rescue divers and have
the responsibility for the recovery of persons, property, or evidence known or
believed to be located within Cobb County. Upon request of other agencies,
the team will respond outside Cobb County at the direction of the Chief of
Police or designee.
Honor Guard
The Honor Guard
represents the Department at official functions or when a ceremonial display of
colors or respect is required as directed by the Chief of Police.
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