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“Xito” served as the Department’s patrol and narcotics K-9 until July 2011, partnered with Officer Willy Francis.Beginning July 2011 Officer Steve “Dino” Delauretis andhis K-9 “Bolt” replaced Xito and Officer Francis as theDepartment K-9 team. Bolt is trained in patrol tactics.During 2011, Bolt conducted over 20 searches forcriminal suspects.Bolt and Officer Delauretis serve the community byhosting K-9 demonstrations at civic events, schools, andother public venues. Future training for Bolt includesspecialized training as a SWAT K-9 and narcoticsdetection.Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.)Special Weapons & Tactics (S.W.A.T.) is composed of 13 members who have receivedextensive training in the use of specialized weapons and tactical response. These officersserve the citizens of Lompoc by safely diffusing violent or potentially violent situations. TheS.W.A.T. Unit is composed of a Commander, a Tactical Commander, Team Leader, anAssistant Team Leader, and 10 other personnel on the team. Officers have ancillary dutieson the team as marksmen and experts trained in active shooter response, high risk buildingentry, less lethal weaponry, chemical agents deployment, rappel master, medic andarmorer. During 2011, the S.W.A.T. deployed for critical incidents ranging from high risksearch warrants to barricaded and armed subjects. Three trained crisis negotiatorsaugment the S.W.A.T. Unit for incidentsrequiring crisis-negotiation skills. Eachmember of the S.W.A.T. Unit is required tocomplete over 120 hours of rigorous trainingannually.Being a member of the S.W.A.T. Team is acollateral duty in addition to an officer’snormal assignment and responsibilities.Officers assigned to the S.W.A.T. Team mustpass a rigorous testing process prior toassignment to the team. This test consists ofa challenging physical test, psychologicalevaluation, a marksmanship course, and anoral interview. Once assigned to the S.W.A.T.Team, officers attend a basic S.W.A.T.school and begin continuous ongoing trainingwith the S.W.A.T. Team.Lompoc Police Department 2011 Annual Report - 12 -