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Special Units
The Special Units are operated under the direction of the Support Services Commander, Major Tim Eads. These units are comprised of officers from various division within the department. Each member of the specialized unit receives specific additional training in their particular specialty.
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Crisis Negotiations
The Bristol Tennessee City Police Department Crisis Negotiation Team is responsible for responding to incidents in the City that require expertise by officers specially trained in crisis negotiation.
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Explosive Ordnance Disposal
The Bomb Unit's mission is to preserve life, limit destruction of property and restore order during high-risk situations involving the use or threatened use of explosives, nuclear or other hazardous elements.
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Special Weapons & Tactics (SWAT)
The Police Department SWAT team is fully trained and equipped to serve high risk warrants, respond to incidents of barricaded subjects, and to tackle most any other situation that arises in the city.