HONOR GUARD

The Honor Guard Detail is the official representative of the Santa Ana Police Department.  The Honor Guard attends the funerals of Southern California police officers who lose their lives in the line of duty, the funerals of retired officers, and annually attends the California Police Memorial Ceremony in Sacramento.  The detail may also be utilized for ceremonies and other special events as designated by the Chief of Police.  The twelve members that comprise the Honor Guard Detail work various assignments within the department such as canine, investigations, patrol, training, and directed patrol.

SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTICS (SWAT)

The Special Weapons and Tactics team consists of 37 highly trained personnel capable of responding to and handling acts of terrorism, barricaded suspects, hostage situations, riots, dignitary security, and high risk warrant service, as well as the protection of lives and property.

Selection to the SWAT team is highly competitive and requires that each member maintain a high level of physical fitness, firearms proficiency, and tactical skills.  The SWAT team is a specialized support unit that continues to respond to extremely high-risk incidents that pose a tremendous threat to officers and/or citizens in danger.