SCDIU Tactical Team

The primary goal of the Tactical Team is safety and preservation of all human life. The Tactical Team is a law enforcement support unit, which is specifically trained and equipped to resolve critical high-risk situations. Containment of suspects and negotiation procedures are the team’s first responsibilities. The 25 team members are selected from law enforcement agencies within Faribault, Freeborn, Steele, and Waseca counties. Each agency is responsible for equipping the assigned officer.

The SCDIU Tactical Team is overseen by the SCDIU Board. This board consists of chief law enforcement officers from each of the represented agencies. The SCDIU Tactical Team Commander and Assistant Team Commander report to the board monthly.

Team members train ten hours per month. Training topics include hostage rescue, warrant service, firearms qualifications, tactical first aid, physical fitness, and various other topics. In addition, the SCDIU Tactical Team has also trained jointly with the Bloomington Bomb Squad, the Federal Correctional Institution in Waseca, the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Faribault, and the Minnesota State Patrol Tactical Team. Each year, team members also attend the Special Operations Tactical Association Conference.

2008 SCDIU Tactical Team Call-Outs

February 25 Drug Search Warrant Owatonna Day Time Hours May 23 Suicidal/barricaded male Faribault Night Time Hours June 28 Unresponsive/suicidal Male Albert Lea Day Time Hours August 7 Barricaded subject w/ hostage Blue Earth Night Time Hours September 7 Probable Cause Arrest Owatonna Day Time Hours November 25 Drug Search Warrant Albert Lea Day Time Hours