Tactical Armored Vehicle Directory

DISTRICT 1

Bellingham Police Department

POC: Lt. Don Almer
POC Office #: (360) 778-8641
POC Cell #: (360) 815-1735 or (360) 927-3206
POC Dispatch: (360) 676-6911
POC Email: dalmer@cob.org
TAV Type: Lenco BearCat

Parameters for use: Bellingham PD SWAT Lieutenant Don Almer or his representative will need to review the requesting team’s operational plan and/or mission narrative either verbally or via electronic mail prior to implementation/approval of use. Bellingham PD SWAT will respond to any reasonable request with a minimum crew of two Bellingham PD SWAT members to drive/maintain and to follow Bellingham PD SWAT policy. Exigent needs for assistance shall be promptly assessed and supported.

Peninsula CRT

POC: Commander, Undersheriff Brandon Przygocki
POC Office #: (360) 344-9768
POC Cell #: (360) 531-4722
POC #2: Detective Sergeant Derek Allen
POC #2 Cell#: (360) 531-4723
POC email: bprzygocki@co.jefferson.wa.us
POC Dispatch: (360) 344-9779
TAV Type: International Armor Group – Sentinel and Caimen MRAP
Non-TAV: 2 Polaris 4X4 ATV’s and 1 tracked Polaris 4×4 ATV

Parameters for use: Peninsula CRT will field each request and is subject to authorization by the SWAT Commander. We will respond to any reasonable request with a minimum crew of 2 operators to drive and operate radio/navigate/support your incident. Each armored vehicle is equipped with a articulating hydraulic boom and electronically deployable chemical munitions gas head.

DISTRICT 3

Mason County Sheriff’s Office

POC: Deputy S. Simington
Main Office #: (360) 427-9670 ext.313
POC Cell #: (360)-490-1943
POC Dispatch: (360) 426-4441
POC email: s.simington@masoncountywa.gov
TAV Type: Gurkha MPV / LAV-150

Washington State Patrol – Olympia

POC: Detective Sgt. Joel Anderson
POC Office #: (360) 704-2401
POC Cell #: (425) 923-6915
POC email: joel.anderson@wsp.wa.gov
TAV Type: Lenco BearCats and BEAR
Non-TAV: Command/Supply Vans, 2 Polaris 4X4 ATV’s

Parameters for use: WSP SWAT will provide assistance to any LE agency in the state. WSP has two BearCats and One BEAR – providing Statewide response. The vehicles are also available for any tactical team who would like to train with them for deployment/usage. WSP SWAT provides support with armored vehicle requests and full team tactical support.

DISTRICT 5

Tacoma Police Department

POC: Sgt. Pete Habib
POC Office #: (253) 591-5928
POC Cell #: (253) 405-5365
POC Pager #: (253) 934-2026
POC email: phabib@cityoftacoma.org
TAV Type: Lenco Bear (2WD)

Parameters for use: Will respond anywhere in Western Washington with a crew of 2 operators to drive and operate radio/navigate/support.

DISTRICT 6

King County Sheriff’s Office

POC: Sgt. Don Ellis & Sgt. J.K. Pewitt
POC Cell #: Ellis – (206) 423-0966 Pewitt – (206) 423-8344
POC Pager #: Ellis – (206) 995-2823 Pewitt – (206) 993-5577
POC email: james-k.pewitt@kingcounty.gov
TAV Type: Lenco B.E.A.R., LAV-150

Parameters for use: King County agencies unless a request has been made prior to the need. In the event of a mutual aid request, we will most likely go into surrounding counties. We will provide the driver and one other deputy to manage the systems.

Seattle Police Department

POC: Lt. Matt Allen
POC Cell #: (206) 579-5337
POC Dispatch #: (206) 684-8640
POC email: matthew.allen@seattle.gov
TAV Type: 2 Lenco BearCats

Parameters for use: With appropriate notice, we will go anywhere in the State. Any team equipment can be requested and transported as well.

Valley Special Response Team

POC: Will Lathrup
POC Cell #: mobile/pager (253) 261-7466
POC Dispatch #: Valley Communications Center at (253) 372-1434 and ask for an on
duty Valley Swat Commander
POC Email: wlathrop@auburnwa.gov
TAV Type: Bearcat, Peace Keeper, V150

Parameters for use: To be negotiated at the time of requests but most likely we will drive the vehicle to your scene and we will a driver during the call out that is familiar with the vehicle operation.

DISTRICT 7

Washington State Patrol – Ellensburg

POC: Detective Sgt. Joel Anderson
POC Office #: (360) 704-2401
POC Cell #: (425) 923-6915
POC email: joel.anderson@wsp.wa.gov
TAV Type: Lenco BearCats and BEAR
Non-TAV: Command/Supply Vans, 2 Polaris 4X4 ATV’s

Parameters for use: WSP SWAT will provide assistance to any LE agency in the state. WSP has two BearCats and One BEAR – providing Statewide response. The vehicles are also available for any tactical team who would like to train with them for deployment/usage. WSP SWAT provides support with armored vehicle requests and full team tactical support.sts and full team tactical support.

Chelan County Regional SWAT

POC: Chief Mike Harris
POC Office #: (509) 667-6337
POC Cell #: (509) 630-7503
POC email: mike.harris@co.chelan.wa.us
TAV Type: A MaxxPro MRAP, V150, Ford F800 Armored truck

Parameters for use: Each request is subject to authorization by the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office. We will respond to any reasonable request with a minimum crew of 2 operators to drive and operate radio/navigate/support your incident. An OH-58 Helicopter is also available if air support is needed.

DISTRICT 8

Tri-City Regional SWAT

POC: Sgt. Jon Law
POC Office #: (509) 735-6555
POC Cell #: (509) 531-0097 or 438-1232
POC Pager #: (509) 737-5519
POC email: jon.law@co.benton.wa.us
TAV Type: Bearcat, Peacekeeper, & V150

Parameters for use: Each request is subject to authorization by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. Will respond to any reasonable request with a minimum crew of 2 operators to drive and operate radio/navigate/support.

Yakima SWAT

POC: Lt. Scott Grant
POC Cell: (509) 728-6625
POC email: scott.grant@yakimawa.gov
TAV Type: Lenco Bearcat, BAE Caiman, 2 Oshkosh M-ATV’s.

Parameters for use: Each request is subject to approval by the Yakima Police Department. If possible please send a copy of your operations order at the time of request.