The mission of the Ogden/Metro Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team is to support the Ogden Police Department, the Weber County Sheriff's Office, the Roy Police Department, and any other requesting law enforcement agency with the tactical response to critical incidents. The following defined critical incidents will activate the Ogden/Metro SWAT Team: Hostage Situations: The holding of any person(s) against their will by an armed or potentially armed suspect. Barricade Situations: The stand-off created by an armed or potentially armed suspect in any location, whether fortified or not, who is refusing to comply with police demands for surrender. Other Situations: Such as firing upon citizens and/or police by an armed suspect, whether stationary or mobile. High-Risk Apprehension: The arrest or apprehension of armed or potentially armed suspects where the likelihood of armed resistance is high. High-Risk Warrant Service: The service of search or arrest warrants where the warrant service matrix recommends or requires the use of the SWAT Team. Personal Protection: The security of special persons, such as VIP'S, witnesses, or suspects, based on threat or potential threat to the well-being of those persons. Special Assignments:Any assignment approved by the Chief of Police or the division commander, based upon a level of threat.