Tactical Apprehension and Control (TAC) Team

The TAC Team, formed in 1980, is used in high risk operations to include Barricaded Subjects, Dignitary Protection, High Risk Arrest and Search Warrants, and Hostage Situations. TAC members volunteer for and then compete in a rigorous physical and mental evaluation process for placement on the Team, which is in addition to their regular duty assignment. TAC members are on-call on a 24 hour basis. Currently the TAC Team consists of 47 members in 6 areas of responsibility.

Entry Team

The largest component is the Entry Team. Entry members are the ones who are the "first through the door" and the "hands on" people. These members serve as Rescue Teams, Arrest teams, Search Teams, Assault Teams or whatever the situation calls for.

Sniper Team

The second component of TAC is the Sniper Team. These members are remarkably skilled in marksmanship but more importantly play a vital role as scouts and intelligence gatherers for TAC.

Crisis Negotiators

The third area of specialization is our Crisis Negotiators who are specifically skilled and trained in the art of communication. CNT members constantly train and work to bring about peaceful resolutions to crisis situations.

Logistics Team

The fourth area of responsibility is our Logistics Team. They are tasked with ensuring all specialty equipment and vehicles make it to the scene and are in working order.

Hazardous Device Team

The fifth component is the Hazardous Devices Team. Bomb technicians are highly trained explosives experts who carry out the inspection, deactivation, and safe removal of explosive devices. They also conduct bomb sweeps and safely destroy unused ammunition, commercial explosives.

Medic Team

The sixth area of the TAC team is the Medic Team. The medic team is staffed by five specially trained Tallahassee Firefighters who are tactically trained paramedics attached to the team and one medical doctor. The medic team exists to provide advice and emergency medicine to team members and the public during critical incidents.

TAC Students