POP Unit
The Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Unit is a specialized team comprised of carefully selected Anderson Police Department officers. The POP Unit serves as an aggressive, proactive unit that directs enforcement action to high profile problems facing the community. The POP Unit is diverse and handles a wide spectrum of issues, including; high-risk warrant service, undercover narcotics operations, sex offender registration compliance checks, transient camp clean-up details, and the enforcement of Anderson Municipal Code violations. The POP Unit receives specialized, ongoing tactical training and often assists with other allied agency operations. The POP Unit prides itself in getting involved in the community and effecting positive change within the City of Anderson. The concepts of community oriented policing are at the forefront of the POP Unit’s mission. The POP Unit strives to achieve long-term, solution-based, problem-solving results.
SWAT
The Anderson Police Department is part of the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team. Currently, the Anderson Police Department has two officers assigned to the SWAT Team. SWAT is an elite group of designated law enforcement officers that are specifically trained and equipped to work as a coordinated team to respond to critical incidents and other high-risk situations. As a matter of agency policy, the Team may be used to serve high-risk search and arrest warrants where public and officer safety issues compel the use of such precautionary measures.
- The SWAT Team’s mission capabilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Barricaded Suspect Searches
- Warrant Service
- Hostage Rescue Operations
- Mobile Operations
- Protective Operations (VIP/Witness/Other)
- Evacuation/Rescue of Individuals from High-risk Areas
- Surrender Call-out and Arrest Procedures
- Chemical Agent Deployment
- Kidnapping Victim Exchange/Payoff
- Extortion Payoffs
- Inner Perimeter Containment
- Anti-sniper Operations
- Undercover Officer Back-up in High-risk Situations
- Participate in Search and Rescue Missions
K9 Unit
The Anderson Police Department currently maintains two canine teams. The K9 Unit is primarily funded by financial contributions from members of the community. The donations are used to sustain the canine program by covering the cost of numerous expenditures such as veterinary care, equipment, and specialized training.
If you would like to make a donation to the K9 Unit, please contact Sgt. Brandon Smith at bsmith@andersonpolice.org.
Officer
Kyle Carpenter & K9 Riggs
Serving together since 2022, Officer Kyle Carpenter and K9 Riggs are an experienced and skilled patrol unit. K9 Riggs is a 3-year-old German Shepherd born in the Netherlands. Like Rip, Riggs is a dual-purpose K9 certified in drug detection and apprehension. In addition, Riggs is specially trained to locate articles carrying human scent and is highly proficient in tracking suspects. Known for his strong loyalty, Riggs shares a special bond with Officer Carpenter and remains fiercely dedicated to him.
Officer
Nash Folden & K9 Rip
On patrol together since 2023, Officer Nash Folden and K9 Rip form a highly effective K9 team. K9 Rip is a 2-year-old German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix originally from Slovakia. He is a dual-purpose K9, certified in both drug detection and suspect apprehension. Despite his strong work ethic and impressive capabilities, Rip is also known for his friendly personality. He loves attention from the community and enjoys being pet almost as much as he enjoys his detection work.
