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Tactical Dispatch




 

What Is Tactical Dispatch?

Well, there really is no easy answer to what Tactical Dispatching is all about, mainly because it is something that is able to be tailored to any Police Department, to use as it best suits them.

It is important to know how someone becomes a Tactical Dispatcher before getting too far into what it is they actually do.  There is a 40-hour P.O.S.T. class which is put on from time to time all throughout California.  This class covers information like SWAT terminology, diagramming, includes knowledge of command and tactical procedures, Command Post Operations, proper documentation, information gathering, the use of different forms and logs, etc.
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Is it Practical to be Tactical When it comes to Dispatch?

There has been a phenomenon sweeping the SWAT world across the country. It is an exciting trend that is the newest secret weapon in the tactical arsenal. What is it? It is the inclusion of specially trained Tactical Dispatchers to the SWAT Team.

These eager, hardworking professionals enhance each SWAT team's ability to effectively gather and disseminate tactical intelligence with more speed than ever before.
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