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Here's the complete A-Z on the technical tactical terms employed by the SRU.
Auto Transcriptor
A computer that automatically transcribes negotiations and team radio chatter, used as the official SRU record of an incident.
D-D's
Distraction Device, e.g. a flash-bang, used to distract a subject.
Beanbags
Beanbag rounds fired from less lethal weapons.
Breach
To break open. SRU members will breach a door or window with a large ramming device to pursue a subject.
CQB
Close Quarters Battlehouse. A 360-degree, full simulation shooting range used for training.
CS Gas
Tear gas.
EDP
An Emotionally Disturbed Person.
Entry Team
A specialized SRU unit charged with breaking into a subject's hideout, combining the element of surprise with overwhelming force.
EFE
Explosive Forced Entry, also called Aggressive Entry.
Glock
SRU sidearm weapon.
Flash-Bang
A grenade-type device that stuns and distracts subjects by emitting a loud bang and super-bright flash; it destabilizes the subject using the element of surprise.
JTF2
Joint Task Force 2. An elite Canadian Special operations military unit that cross-trains with SRU.
Less Lethal
A weapon not designed to kill, e.g. rubber bullets, tear gas, Tasers. A team member assigned to use a less lethal weapon is referred to as "Less Lethal."
Negotiator
Mediator or envoy. The negotiator's job is to bargain with the subject to turn himself in, release hostages or navigate an otherwise positive outcome. Negotiation tactics are often employed before deploying force.
Ninjas
Nickname for entry teams.
OC Spray
Pepper spray.
Remmy 700
Sniper rifle (Remington).
Red, Green, Black and White
Code words for the Left, Right, Rear and Front of a building.
Scorpio
The command that gives a sniper authorization to use lethal force.
SIU
Special Investigations Unit, a civilian organization mandated to investigate incidents involving deaths or serious injuries caused by the police.
Surfing
To pin a subject to the ground by lying on top of a police shield, on top of the subject.
Time, Talk and Tactics
The three principles of an SRU team.