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\n\n--- Page 1 ---\n\n\n\n--- Page 2 ---\n\nTALLAHASSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT TAC Weapons/Ammunition and Utilizations Appendix Three Tactical Emergency Medical Support Program Appendix One Team Components and Chain of Command Procedure I Training Procedure V POLICY The Department shall establish procedures for selecting, training, equipping, and deploying the Tactical Apprehension and Control Team, and team members are responsible for adhering to the established protocols of this written directive. DEFINITIONS Assistant TAC Commander: The Lieutenant, Sergeant, or Chief of Police designee assigned to assist the TAC Commander with responsibilities for the TAC Team. After Action Report: A written document describing the circumstances surrounding the events of a high-risk incident precipitating a TAC call-out, the TAC Team’s actions, and any deficiencies noted during the incident. High-Risk Incident: Any situation involving an act of violence or potential act of violence in which officers, in the course of their official duties, may be at a tactical disadvantage and are subject to extreme danger. These incidents include, but are not limited to, hostage takings, armed barricaded felony suspects, armed barricaded suicidal persons who are a threat to others, bombings or explosions due to criminal act, sniper incidents, active shootings and other active threats, certain crowd control incidents, high risk search warrants and certain pre-planned arrest/surveillance operations. A high- risk incident does not necessarily result in a TAC call-out. Incident Commander: The highest-ranking sworn member who has assumed command at the scene of a high-risk incident. TAC Call-Out: Whenever the TAC Commander, or designee, authorizes a complete or limited team deployment of team members to assist in the resolution of a high-risk incident, with the following exceptions: 1) The use of on-duty team members to resolve a spontaneous and/or rapidly developing event, and 2) A preplanned arrest/search/surveillance operation. TAC Commander: The lieutenant or Chief of Police designee assigned command responsibilities for the TAC Team. 31G ENERAL ORDER 75 PAGE 3 of 31 TACTICAL APPREHENSION AND CONTROL TEAM NOVEMBER 1, 2024\n\n--- Page 3 ---\n\nTALLAHASSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT Team Leader: The designated leader of a unit of the TAC Team (e.g., Entry Team Leader). Team Member: A member of the Tactical Apprehension and Control Team. TAC Team: Tactical Apprehension and Control Team. A specially trained rapid response unit designed to address high-risk incidents. TAC Vehicle: A special purpose vehicle designated for utilization by the TAC Team in Department-authorized events and situations. PROCEDURES I. TEAM COMPONENTS AND CHAIN OF COMMAND A. Assignment on the TAC Team is voluntary. B. Team members are chosen by an established selection process and serve at the discretion of the Chief of Police and the TAC Commander. C. The TAC Commander is selected by, and serves at the discretion of, the Chief of Police and reports to a designated Major for matters pertaining to the TAC Team. D. The Major selected to oversee the TAC Team is selected by, and serves at the discretion of, the Chief of Police and reports to a Deputy Chief of Police in matters pertaining to the TAC Team. E. The TAC Team is comprised of the following components: 1. Entry Team 2. Sniper Team 3. Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT) 4. Logistics Team 5. Hazardous Devices Team (HDT) 6. Medic Unit 31G ENERAL ORDER 75 PAGE 4 of 31 TACTICAL APPREHENSION AND CONTROL TEAM NOVEMBER 1, 2024\n\n--- Page 4 ---\n\n\n\n--- Page 5 ---\n\nTALLAHASSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT I. The TAC Commander has the authority to make transfers within team components and remove members from the team, with input from Team Leaders and approval from the Chief of Police or designee. J. Reasons a team member may be removed or suspended from the TAC Team include, but are not limited to: 1. Failure to attend team practices, 2. Failure to participate in a fitness for duty assessment, to include: a. The biennial assessment for team members, and b. When based upon a supervisory recommendation. 3. Not meeting TAC Team expectations regarding participation and performance, to include failure to maintain: a. Qualification on TAC-issued firearms, b. Issued equipment and firearms in a state of operational readiness, and c. The physical standards for acceptance onto the team to include: 1) At least a “B” fitness category in the 1.5-mile run, and 2) Other fitness benchmarks employed by the TAC Team as established by The Cooper Institute®. 4. Receiving disciplinary action or a sustained disposition in an internal investigation. a. Whether or not related to the TAC Team, and b. Including such actions by the Fire Department for Medic Unit team members. 5. Acting in a manner, while on duty or off duty, which could reasonably be expected to bring discredit to the City of Tallahassee, the Department (or Fire Department) or the TAC Team. 31G ENERAL ORDER 75 PAGE 6 of 31 TACTICAL APPREHENSION AND CONTROL TEAM NOVEMBER 1, 2024\n\n--- Page 6 ---\n\nTALLAHASSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT II. STRESS MANAGEMENT A. Each team member shall undergo a fitness for duty assessment every two years in compliance with General Order 54 (Stress Management). B. The fitness for duty assessment shall be conducted by the Department’s contract service provider and shall be scheduled by the team member. C. The contract service provider is responsible for sending the results of the assessment, in the form of a conclusory statement, directly to the TAC Commander. D. The TAC Commander is responsible for reviewing the results of the fitness for duty assessment, and: 1. Taking any appropriate action concerning the member, and 2. Ensuring the assessment results are filed in Employee Resources. III. SELECTION PROCESS – ALL COMPONENTS EXCEPT MEDIC UNIT A. Each year, the TAC Commander shall ensure a selection process occurs to establish an eligibility list for new team members. 1. This process shall occur whether or not there are vacancies on the team. 2. The eligibility list will be valid one year from the date Employee Resources posts the eligibility list. 3. The TAC Commander may conduct subsequent selection processes in the same year if: a. There are no acceptable candidates to place on an eligibility list from a selection process, or b. All acceptable candidates from an eligibility list are selected, and there is a need to establish another eligibility list. B. In order to be considered for selection as a member of the TAC Team, sworn members should have: 1. At least two (2) years of law enforcement experience, 31G ENERAL ORDER 75 PAGE 7 of 31 TACTICAL APPREHENSION AND CONTROL TEAM NOVEMBER 1, 2024\n\n--- Page 7 ---\n\nTALLAHASSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT 2. Achieved a high level of operational experience, 3. Demonstrated the ability to conduct themselves calmly and effectively under stressful situations, 4. Not abused sick leave, 5. An acceptable score on the Departmental handgun and/or rifle evaluation courses, 6. At least an overall score of (level 3) or above on the most recent annual performance evaluation (of significance would be evaluation areas demonstrating a desire and ability to produce a high-quality work product with minimal supervision) 7. A demeanor reflecting above average personal initiative, job interest, work ethic, and fidelity to the police profession, 8. A personal commitment to training, realizing a large amount of individual time will be required to become an effective TAC Team member, and 9. Good physical conditioning. C. In addition to the selection considerations listed in subsection B above, candidates must have favorable records reviews concerning: 1. Traffic crashes, and 2. Citizen complaints. D. TAC Team candidates for the Entry Team, Sniper Team, and CNT shall participate in a selection process approved by the TAC Commander designed to show a candidate’s: 1. Physical agility, strength, and endurance, 2. Sho