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4 <br /> equipment provided to them to all call-outs and trainings. <br /> B. Maintenance -All equipment assigned to the SWAT team and individual team members <br /> shall be kept in good, operable condition at all times. Weapons issued to and used by <br /> specific team members shall be kept clean and operational. No modifications or additions <br /> to any uniform,team equipment or weapon system shall be made without the approval of <br /> the SWAT Commander. <br /> C. Acquisition-All equipment needs shall be brought to the SWAT Commander's attention. <br /> It shall be the responsibility of the SWAT Commanders, Team Leaders and Squad <br /> Leaders to annually review the equipment needs of the SWAT team. The SWAT <br /> Commander shall present those needs in the form of a budget proposal to the executive <br /> board for their review/approval. Individual equipment(boots, BDU's,etc.) shall be <br /> replaced in accordance with individual agency policies and labor agreements. <br /> VII. TEAM WEAPONS <br /> A. General-Each member of the SWAT team is required to carry their department issued <br /> handgun on all SWAT call-outs. Team members should be issued high capacity semi- <br /> automatic handguns. Authorization to carry any other weapon must be obtained from the <br /> SWAT Commander. The SWAT team is also authorized to utilize the following weapons, <br /> which shall be used in compliance with each operator's depaituient policies and in <br /> accordance with the training they received on the weapon system: <br /> 1. Colt or equivalent AR-15/M-4 style rifle in 5.56 mm(NATO)/.223 calibers <br /> • The weapon can be equipped with a selective fire trigger group. It is • <br /> generally carried by designated personnel who engage in inner perimeter <br /> assignments,warrant service,emergency action team and SWAT entry. <br /> 2. Bolt action.308 cal. Rifle System <br /> • The primary weapon used by the sniper team(s) is a.308 caliber bolt action <br /> - rifle. A rifle system is assigned to a specific member of the sniper team. <br /> The rifle system shall be used only by the team member assigned to it and <br /> who has trained and qualified with that particular weapon. <br /> 3. 12-gauge shotgun <br /> • The 12-gauge shotgun is assigned to a specific team member and is used for <br /> breaching and less lethal applications. The type of ammunition that shall be <br /> used shall be determined by the assigned team member and approved by the <br /> Revised 12/2013 15 <br /> 36 <br />