HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - August 20, 2008 D-03aAGENDA ITEM 106V O-SC6,
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AGENDA TITLE: Recognition cf Lodi Police Department SWAT Team for Taking First Place at the
Sierra Foothill Tactical Challenge
MEETING DATE: August 20,2008
PREPARED BY. David J. Main, Chief of Police
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Chief David Main will introduce the Lodi Police Department SWAT Team to
the Council, in recognition of their first place win at the Sierra Foothill
Tactical Challenge.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On July 17-19,2008, the Lodi Police Department SWAT Team
competed in the Siena Foothill Tactical Challenge and finished first
among 12 teams. Of the teams participating, three were exclusively
full-time SWAT units. Lodi's SWAT team is a collateral duty for full-
time officers.
The event is highly competitive and physically challenging, consisting of three days of realistic training
scenarios involving: hostage/rescue, high risk search warrant entry, narcotics buy bust and dignitary
protection. Physical challenges involved traversing an exceptionally demanding ravine area; a timed land
navigation course; and a 1.5 mile race through formidable forest terrain. Members participated in five
different timed shooting ranges, where Sergeant Martinez placed 2n0 out of 83 participants.
Exceptional teamwork, discipline, training and preparation went into winning this event. This is the third
time the Lodi Police Department SWAT Team won the competition; previously placing first in 2001 and
2004.
Those competiting in this yea's challenge were Sergeant Fernando Martinez (team leader), Sergeant
Mike Oden, Sean Blanford, Sierra Brucia, David Griffin, Kevin Kent and Mike Manetti.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
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FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not Applica
David J. Main
Chief of Police
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Cc: City Attdmey
APPROVED:
BI ' , City Manager