Metropolitan Division

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The Metropolitan Division is a specialized tactical and crime-suppression unit within the Los Angeles Police Department known for handling high-risk operations, crowd control, and critical incident response.

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Metropolitan Division (LAPD) 0

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Predicate Object
instanceOf police tactical unit
specialized division
alsoKnownAs Los Angeles Police Department
surface form: LAPD Metro Division

Metro
city Los Angeles
country United States of America
surface form: United States
function conduct high-risk arrests
manage large-scale demonstrations
provide rapid response to major incidents
provide security for visiting dignitaries
provide specialized tactical expertise
support counter-terrorism operations
support patrol divisions in high-crime areas
hasSubunit LAPD Crime Suppression Platoons
surface form: LAPD B-Platoon

LAPD SWAT
surface form: LAPD C-Platoon

LAPD Crime Suppression Platoons
Special Weapons and Tactics unit
surface form: LAPD D-Platoon (SWAT)

LAPD E-Platoon
LAPD SWAT
surface form: LAPD H-Platoon

K-9 Unit
surface form: LAPD K-9 Platoon

K-9 Unit
surface form: LAPD K-9 Unit

LAPD Mounted Platoon
LAPD Mounted Platoon
surface form: LAPD Mounted Unit

Special Weapons and Tactics unit
surface form: LAPD Reserve SWAT element

SWAT
surface form: LAPD SWAT
jurisdiction Los Angeles
surface form: City of Los Angeles

Los Angeles County
surface form: Los Angeles County (partial)
notableFor critical incident response within Los Angeles
crowd control at major events
handling high-risk operations
organizationType law enforcement unit
partOf Los Angeles Police Department
responsibility K-9 operations
active shooter response
barricaded suspect incidents
counter-assault operations
crime suppression
critical incident response
crowd control
dignitary protection
field crime suppression details
high-risk warrant service
hostage situations
mounted patrol operations
search and rescue support
special events security
surveillance support
tactical operations
state California, United States
surface form: California

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Los Angeles Police Department hasDivision Metropolitan Division