SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — North Metro Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), a multi-jurisdiction tactical team, provides safety and protection throughout a large five-city community.
Formed in 2009, the North Metro SWAT originally consisted of Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Dunwoody. Later on, Brookhaven and Chamblee became a part of the unit.
Appen Media covers the three original North Metro SWAT police department members and each reflects on being a part of the unit.
In total, there are approximately 30 specially trained officers from each cities’ police department keeping safe a large population of residents with knowledge of each city.
The team has undergone rigorous specialized training in order to respond to hostage situations, barricaded suspects, heavily armed criminal engagement, counter-terrorism, active assailants and dignitary protection.
Sandy Springs Police Department
“North Metro SWAT provides additional support to our law enforcement partners. The team primarily responds to violent barricaded subjects, hostage rescue situations, serves high-risk warrants, or any other situation outside the capabilities of uniform patrol,” SWAT Commander Capt. Norm Vik of the Sandy Springs Police Department said.
Sandy Springs currently has 15 SWAT officers.
Johns Creek Police Department
“The team trains together on a regular basis and each representing agency Chief and Command Staff are consistently briefed and de-briefed regarding high-risk situation “call-outs” or planned operations that occur in each jurisdiction, Johns Creek Police Chief Mark Mitchell said. “The collaborative efforts and communication of SWAT team commanders ensures each city is on the same page and actively ready to respond when needed in each represented city or other law enforcement partners who need tactical assistance.”
Johns Creek currently has…
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