The Redwood City Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) is a group of highly trained officers who respond to the most difficult and dangerous situations faced by the police department.

The team includes hostage negotiators and tactically trained dispatchers. The SWAT team includes officers from San Carlos, Atherton, and Menlo Park Police Departments. The team is commanded by Captain Chris Cesena who is assisted by Sergeants Steven Blanc and Dan Mulholland.

Their specialized equipment and tactics, combined with extensive training, prepare them to bring critical incidents to a safe resolution. They train to serve high-risk search warrants and resolve police incidents, such as barricaded subjects and criminals who have taken hostages.