Special Weapons & Tactics

The Midwest City Police Department’s Tactical Unit was established to address the on-going needs for officers responding to situations requiring equipment and knowledge beyond the scope of normal police training. The Tactical Unit is utilized to deal with dignitary protection, barricaded suspects, hostage situations, or any event where a requirement exists for special operations or tactics. The primary operational mission in high-risk situations is to contain and isolate the danger. Negotiations and de-escalation techniques shall be the primary function of the Tactical Unit. The safety of everyone involved is more important than the quick apprehension of the suspect. The use of force is used only as a last resort to resolve the situation when all other means have failed.