C-SWAT/CCD
(CYBERNETIC CRIMES DIVISION)
WHEN THERE'S TROUBLE IN PARADISE

There was a time when C-SWAT was nothing more than an advanced SWAT team designed specifically to take down rampaging cyberpsychos.  All too often, C-SWAT team members were on the brink od cyberpsychosis themselves, and they were seen by the general public as almost worse than the menace they were there to fight.  Reports of abuse and wanton property damage were rampant and things were spiraling quickly out of control.The department was left with 2 choices, end the program altogether, and let SWAT handle the situation, or start over again from scratch. In a last ditch effort the entire program was overhauled.   Anyone without prior police work was suspended and sent back through the academy.  Even those who had military experience.  They began a recruitment drive within the department, targeting detectives, and pulling equally from all branches of the detective pool through a selective screening process which took not only their experience as investigators into account, but also physical fitness and mental stability.

Not only were the members of the Unit replaced, but so was the structure of the unit itself.  C-SWAT started out as nothing more than a tactical response unit, today C-SWAT is in charge of all cyberentic crimes.  Even the name has changed, now the unit is Called CCD (Cybernetic Crimes Division), though to most cops, and criminals, it's still C-SWAT.  They handle every aspect of Cybernetic crime investigation and enforcement.  every aspect of Cybernetic crimes, from investigation to suppression.  Due to the delicate nature of Cybernetic crimes C-SWAT duties often spill over into other areas, such as Homicde, Vice, and Narcotics, even SVU.  They are expected to work with these other units, but often their involvement in the investigations side of things is unwelcome by investigators from other units.  Cybernetic registration is also done through CCD, and it is mandatory all clinics, hospitals, and upgrade techs submit complete and up to date records of everyone who undergoes cybernetic implantation or upgrade.  Of course this has increased the number of black market ripperdoc clinics, and the number of unregistered implants is high.

Of course in addition to the investigations and regulation of cybernetics they are still every bit the Tactical Response Unit they always were.  Each member is required to undergo rigorous weapons and tactics training, often more intense than that of SWAT.  While each member of a CCD squad has his or her own strengths, specialist roles are discouraged.  Training is broad and cross purpose, so that each member is competent in all tactical situations and is maximized for versatility.  C-SWAT is volunteer only, although they do actively recruit and headhunt within the department.  Anyone may join, provided they meet the requirements, which are a minimum of 5 years on the force, high physical fitness, and a clean mental state as evaluated by Police therapists.  Detectives and those with military special forces training are the most sought after candidates.  Upon acceptance into CCD, each member must undergo a rigorous 3 month training course (although if the officer has military combat experience he or she may choose to skip the extra training, most don't).  Once a member of C-SWAT, the officer is assigned to a squad.  The training doesn't stop there, as the squad must continue  training one weekend a month and are required to attend a week long  intensive training course twice a year.

In addition to being competent in law enforcement and investigation, each C-SWAT officer is trained to be proficient in marksmanship, with competence of most firearms, first aid, insertion, extraction, hostage rescue and anti-terrorist tactics, EOD, ACPA piloting, THAMOC, and all cybernetic systems.

Members of a C-SWAT squad are organized into 8-10 man teams called SPAR units.  Cases are assigned to an individual SPAR unit, and within the unit members will work with a partner or small group.  During tactical situations the entire team works together, and the team is trained to operate autonomously, though occasions have arisen where multiple SPAR teams must work with each other under a higher command.


A SAMPLE C-SWAT SPAR UNIT

Up until recently, CCD operated out of Central Police Plaza One.  But it has grown to large and has been moved to its own building, a 15 story headquarters, located 3 blocks from CPP1.  The underground garage is large enough to hold 5 SWAT Delivery Vehicles, 15 Tomcats, 2 Arasaka ATT-88's, 1 Horse, 6 Volksrad Police Buggies, 1 Mitsubishi Musashi mini-tank, 8 Constitutional Arms "Constable" ACPA, and 8 Arasaka "Bladerunner" ACPA.  Beneath the garage is a fortified holding cell capable of detaining up to 40 people, and 5 reinforced individual detention cells designed specifically to hold individuals who have undergone Full Conversion Replacement.  The wide roof houses 2 helipads with refueling stations and has a hanger large enough to store 3 AV-6's, 5 AV-3's and another 8 small aerodynes.  Additionally the building houses barracks for up to 20 men and women, full shower facilities, a large armory and reinforced shooting range, it's own Net-Sec unit (required to keep track of cyber-registration and provide online backup), investigators offices, breifing rooms, and interrogation rooms.  In addition to the SPAR teams, the building employs a crack Net-Sec team, administration, and a full maintenence and repair crew.  The secure ground level parking garage holds up to 100 vehicles and is used for both employee and visitor parking.  Because OF the high stress and frequent need for cybernetic replacement due to on the job injury, the building also has a small staff of therapists specializing in trauma recovery, well being, and rehabilitation after cybernetic implantation.

C-SWAT members face the highest mortality rate on the police force.  Death and injury are common occurences, and in addition to maintaining combat readiness, each officer must also be a competant investigator.  This creates a very high stress environment, and burn out is an ever rising concern.  It is for these reasons that C-SWAT members recieve pay second only to Bomb Squad, and have 3 days off as standard. 

Due to departmental policy, C-SWAT has by far the most full conversions serving with it, which helps nicely in dealing with the threat of augmented individuals. 

 CCD SPAR teams still back up SWAT, and are all still on call for emergency tactical situations.

The following are just a few areas that fall under CCD jurisdiction:
The possession, manufacture, or distribution of unregistered Cyberware
Cyberneticly augmented felons and suspects
The theft and sale of cybernetic implants
Suppresion or capture Individuals suffering from Acute Cyber-Psychotic Rage Syndrome (cyberpsychosis)
Cybernetic Registration Enforcement
Cybernetic Implant Safety Standards
ANTI-CYBORG Crime Suppression

C-SWAT issue gear consists of the following:
Standard Uniform and Armor with optional additional plates and inserts
Helmet and radio (with optically enhanced gas mask and oxygen supply)
Dress Uniform
Badge (w. cookie cutter and homing beacon)
Police ID
O.I.D. BUTTOn
Gun Belt and Holster
Choice of either an Armalite .44 and Arasaka LEH-451, (if chosen an
officer must carry both), or he may opt to carry either of the new Constitutional Arms DD-MAP, or LDD-4 DUAL purpose pistols.
Extra semi auto handgun magazines x2
Specialized Ammunition  Speedloadera x4
Choice of Anti-Cyborg sidearm (Constitutional Arms REV-6, Ruger Lawgiver,
Colt Borg-dropper, Norse Tech "God" line of revolvers, etc...)
Combat knife
Boot Knife
Utility Knife
Plascuffs x4
ION Cuffs x2
Stripwire x10 w/ Dispenser
Street Tech Burst
Excalibur Nightstick II
Arasaka Restraint Caster
Pepper Spray
Microwaver
Evidence Kit
Notebook
Ticket Book
Arasaka PRW Shotgun
 Militech Ronin
IMI MICRO-UZI 2020
Smoke, Frag, Flahbang, and Gas Grenades
Militech M-52AR
H&K M-58BAR
Sternmeyer SMG-21
Tsunami Arms Ramjet Rifle
Militech AM-3
M-40 Grenade Launcher
Militech Urban Missile Launcher
Seburo AW-726
Militech ATR-87
 Stein and Wasserman Model F
Techtronica M40 Pulse Rifle
Thermite in a tube
Wutani Motion Sensor
Psuedo Dragon II RPV
Pusruit Security Inc. Webgun
Nauseator Crod Control Device
Police Issue Metal Gear

In addition NCPD certain C-SWAT units have been issued the following in limited supply for testing
Gasium K-5 Ballistic Armor
ORC armor

C-SWAT IS GENERALLY
 ISSUED THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES:
<>CHEVROLET TOMCAT
<>VOLKSRAD POLICE BUGGY
<>MILITECH HORSE
<>SWAT DELIVERY VEHICLE
<>Mitsubishi "MUSASHI" MINI-TANK
<>ARASAKA ATT-88
<>CONSTITUTIONAL ARMS "CONSTABLE"
<>ARASAKA "BLADERUNNER"
<>AV-6
<>Seized vehicle
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(Written by Deric Bernier, images from AD Police, Appleseed, Deric Bernier, Glitchwork, the Cyberpunk CCG, Death Elm, Sundragon, Masamune Shirow, and unknown artists.)