San Antonio Police Special Operations Unit

San Antonio Police Department
SPECIAL OPERATIONS UNIT (SOU)
The Special Operations Unit, under the command of Captain Mark Witherall, is divided into four details consisting of highly trained uniformed officers who respond to all violent incidents, detect and apprehend wanted persons, and augment the efforts of the Patrol Division. Details within SOU include Crisis Negotiators, SWAT, K-9, and Bomb Squad.

CRISIS NEGOTIATORS

SWAT DETAIL

K-9 DETAIL

BOMB SQUAD

SPECIAL CLASSES

SOU CONTACT INFO

CRISIS NEGOTIATION CLASSES SPECIAL WEAPONS CLASS ADDITIONAL CLASSES

CRISIS NEGOTIATORS
The Crisis Negotiators Detail has the responsibility of responding to all critical incidents in order to maximize the prospect of resolving the situation, providing crisis management education and training to the public and private sectors, and augmenting the patrol efforts of the Special Operations Unit.

During critical incidents the Crisis Negotiators utilize a van (left) specially outfitted with telephones, computers and other equipment to facilitate effective response and negotiations.

CRISIS NEGOTIATION CLASSES
San Antonio Police Department Crisis Negotiators conduct periodic training schools in Crisis Negotiation skills.

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES for 2012
WATCH HERE FOR CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS
BASIC HOSTAGE/CRISIS NEGOTIATOR SCHOOL
OCTOBER 22 - 26, 2012
SAN ANTONIO POLICE TRAINING ACADEMY
COST: $250
*** Open to Law Enforcement, Corrections, Mental Health Professionals or Social Workers assigned to Negotiation Teams.
For more information please contact Sgt. Edward Klauer by e-mail, or by phone at (210)207-7433.

SWAT DETAIL
The Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Detail works on directed patrol projects as normal deployment, but also responds to all critical incidents.
SWAT officers use special equipment and weapons during dynamic entries or other critical incident responses, including the special helmet and rifle, shown LEFT.
A specially-equipped SWAT Vehicle is shown below.

SWAT TRAINING CLASSES
San Antonio Police Department SWAT Detail conducts periodic training schools.
Watch here for the 2012 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES.

BOMB SQUAD The Bomb Squad has the responsibility for rendering safe, transporting, and disposing of bombs, explosives, and hazardous devices. There are also two Bomb Canines and two handlers assigned to the Bomb Squad.

K-9 DETAIL
The K-9 Detail consists of 19 canines and 14 human handlers (13 police officers and 1 sergeant).
The K-9 Detail has its own page, with additional information about the canines, their training, and their deployment.
To visit the K-9 Detail's page, please click here:

CONTACTING SOU

Click here to leave E-mail for SWAT:
Sgt. Delgado or Sgt. Jahant or or CALL 207-7434

Click here to leave E-mail for Crisis Negotiators:
Sgt. Klauer or CALL 207-7433

Click here to leave E-mail for Bomb Unit:
Sgt. Sarno or CALL 207-7559

Click here to leave E-mail for K-9 Unit:
Sgt. Cole or CALL 207-4154

Do NOT use E-mail for an Emergency. CALL 911!

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