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Tactical Unit

Tactical Unit

  • The Waterloo Police Department’s Tactical Unit responds to “high-risk” situations with officers specially trained and equipped to handle potentially dangerous incidents.
  • "High-risk" incidents include but are not limited to: hostage Incidents, narcotics raids, hazardous surveillance, sniper incidents, armed suicidal persons, barricaded suspects, felony warrant service, and fugitives refusing to surrender.
  • All members are sworn officers who have volunteered for this extra-duty assignment.
  • The unit has at least 3 specially equipped vehicles to assist them in their duties.

“When a citizen needs help, they call the police. When the police need help, they call the Tactical Unit.” - Lieutenant Dennis R. Damon (ret.) former commander of the WPD Tactical Unit.