The Ruston Police Department has a highly trained and specialized SWAT team that is made up of 8 members of the department. The goal of our SWAT team is to resolve dangerous situations safely, without injury to anyone. They respond to high-risk situations that are outside the normal resources and capabilities of our patrol division. Their duties and responsibilities include serving high-risk arrest warrants, performing hostage rescue and/or armed intervention, and engaging armed criminals. Our SWAT team is equipped with specialized firearms, equipment and less-lethal impact weapons.
Members of our SWAT team were carefully selected and must undergo rigorous training, similar to the training some special operations units in the military receive, before being allowed to participate in SWAT excercises. Emphasis is placed on physical fitness so an officer will be able to withstand the rigors of tactical operations. Training does not stop once a member has been selected for the team. Training generally occurs twice a month, and all members of the Ruston PD SWAT team must regularly participate in this advanced training in order to remain a part of this elite group.
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Here are the different divisions of the Ruston Police Department. |
Here are some of the different projects and programs that are currently in operation. |
Communications Division...
Uniform Patrol Division...
Criminal Investigations Division...
K-9's...
Juvenile Division...
Narcotics Division...
Forgery...
Bicycle Patrol...
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Neighborhood Watch...
DWI Enforcement Program...
Reserve Police Officer Program...
Crimestoppers...
Personal Safety Tips from McGruff...
Employment Opportunities...
Law Enforcement Technology...
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