By mutual agreement the Village of Larchmont and Village of Mamaroneck Police Departments support a multi-jurisdictional SWAT team that operates under the name Sound Shore S.W.A.T.
The Sound Shore Special Weapons and Tactics Team is comprised of specially trained police officers including two team commanders and four team leaders and is responsible for the resolution of situations requiring other than normal police actions, tactics, or equipment.
The goal of the team is to resolve situations while limiting hazards to citizens and police personnel. The team's activities include the following missions: high risk warrant service, barricaded suspects, hostage situations, armed stakeouts, tactical operations, crowd control duties, and any other specialized operation they may be called upon to handle.
Sound Shore SWAT Team personnel provide service to the Mamaroneck Village and Larchmont Village Police Departments. Many team members are certified instructors and provide training in such areas as firearms, defensive tactics, response to active shooter, and building searches.
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