SCHOOL -- 1957 vs. 2007 (1 Viewer)

[Uncle Gizmo]

Some Witty Acronym That!

 

[KenHigg]

Some Witty Acronym That!

We're going to have to deduct points for that one Unc -

 

[Sum Guy]

SWAT
Special Weapons and Tactics.
Originated in Los Angeles in the late 60's as an excuse to give police automatic rifles and other toys.

Some of the other definitions offered may be closer to the mark.

 

[KenHigg]

SWAT
Special Weapons and Tactics.
Originated in Los Angeles in the late 60's as an excuse to give police automatic rifles and other toys.

Some of the other definitions offered may be closer to the mark.

You'll be the type to also complain if they don't come to your rescue in a timely manner ...

 

[ColinEssex]

You'll be the type to also complain if they don't come to your rescue in a timely manner ...

So what type of problem would initiate a SWAT team as opposed to the normal police patrol.

Do you have a special phone number to get the SWAT team?

Col

 

[KenHigg]

So what type of problem would initiate a SWAT team as opposed to the normal police patrol.

Do you have a special phone number to get the SWAT team?

Col

I looked through this and it looked pretty accurate as far as I can tell. I've never seen one except on tv...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SWAT

 

[Sum Guy]

You'll be the type to also complain if they don't come to your rescue in a timely manner ...

On those few occasions I have required police assistance, it has always arrived promptly.

 

[KenHigg]

When they arrived did you belly ache to them about having too many 'toys'?

 

[ColinEssex]

In the UK we have ARSE (Armed Response Surveillance Evaluators)

What happens is - say your house is under attack from a gang of youths, you know, pulling up the daffodils or whatever.
You call the ARSE team, they then send round a bloke in a Ford Mondeo, he's in a suit and has a clipboard, he then evaluates the need for additional forces based on the gravity of the situation.

He then goes back to base and meets with the ARSE steering group, they have a meeting then decide on the options. Once the option is decided, the steering group meet with the ARSE working group to pass this action plan down - these are the senior managers who are skilled in getting things actioned quickly. They evaluate costs, resources, equipment etc etc

They then decide the best way to get the action plan completed in the time frame, and running to budget. They either use in-house workers or open the plan to tender from outside contractors.

After negotiating the contracts, bonuses, penalties and the legal jargon - the plan is put into action.

A cop is sent round to the house on his bicycle to have a word with the offending youths and to disperse the potentially difficult situation. Job done - the British way.

Col

 

[KenHigg]

That's the best post you've done in a while -

 

[Brianwarnock]

That was a great post Col.

Brian

 

[Rich]

In the UK we have ARSE (Armed Response Surveillance Evaluators)

What happens is - say your house is under attack from a gang of youths, you know, pulling up the daffodils or whatever.
You call the ARSE team, they then send round a bloke in a Ford Mondeo, he's in a suit and has a clipboard, he then evaluates the need for additional forces based on the gravity of the situation.

He then goes back to base and meets with the ARSE steering group, they have a meeting then decide on the options. Once the option is decided, the steering group meet with the ARSE working group to pass this action plan down - these are the senior managers who are skilled in getting things actioned quickly. They evaluate costs, resources, equipment etc etc

They then decide the best way to get the action plan completed in the time frame, and running to budget. They either use in-house workers or open the plan to tender from outside contractors.

After negotiating the contracts, bonuses, penalties and the legal jargon - the plan is put into action.

A cop is sent round to the house on his bicycle to have a word with the offending youths and to disperse the potentially difficult situation. Job done - the British way.

Col

Don't forget that a health and safety evaluation has to be carried out prior to any action plan being envoked....

 

[Brianwarnock]

Don't forget that a health and safety evaluation has to be carried out prior to any action plan being envoked....

Only on behalf of the yobbos.

Brian

 

[rsmonkey]

we do have are own version of 'SWAT' in the uk they are call'd SO19/CO19.. and if they are particularly nasty then we send in the SAS. job done

 

[Sum Guy]

When they arrived did you belly ache to them about having too many 'toys'?

I rarely belly ache to anyone about anything.
Do you think if I complained to the local council they would take them away?
Fat chance, now that they've paid for them and all.

Please do not misunderstand. There are situations the police have to deal with that requires a "heavy mob".