King County Courthouse 516 Third Ave Room W-150 Seattle, WA 98104 (206) 296-4155 TTY Relay: 7-1-1 sheriff@kingcounty.gov
Call (206) 296-3311 to report a neighborhood problem or a crime that is not an emergency.
The TAC 30 Unit (SWAT) is a team that is trained in the use of special weapons, equipment and tactics necessary to contain, control and arrest suspects or individuals under circumstances that standard patrol deputies are ill-equipped to resolve without extreme personal hazards.
The TAC 30 Unit may be called to the following situations:
Counter-sniper activity
To protect police officers, firefighters and the general public during unusually dangerous situations.
Citizen and hostage rescue
Provide security for diplomatic and government officials while visiting King County
High risk or heightened security prisoner transports
High risk search warrant and arrest warrant service
Counter-terrorist operations
Surveillance details
Any situation by its apparent nature, which is life threatening and that would be beyond the scope of a normal police response or capability.
The TAC 30 Unit (SWAT) is a team that is trained in the use of special weapons, equipment and tactics necessary to contain, control and arrest suspects or individuals under circumstances that standard patrol deputies are ill-equipped to resolve without extreme personal hazards.
