Regional Representatives

CATO Regional Representatives Wanted

In an effort to effectively and efficiently provide open channels of communication for tactical teams across the state, the CATO has developed the "Regional Representative" program. The state of California is divided into seven Mutual Aid regions. Most of the counties in these regions currently hold area SWAT Commander's meetings, usually on a quarterly basis. At each of these meetings, important topics and issues are discussed. Generally, only the individuals attending these meetings benefit from the information exchanged.

The CATO has created a mechanism to share relevant information discussed at local SWAT Commander's meetings, with other SWAT teams which currently share the same concerns or in the future will be faced with the same issues. For those areas not currently conducting local SWAT Commanders meetings, the CATO can assist in organizing these important forums in various areas. Significant topics and issues discussed during area SWAT Commander's meetings will be listed in the CATO News publication as well as posted in the secure area of the CATO web site. The CATO web site provides for rapid information exchange and contacts for acquiring additional topic specific or general information.

Each CATO Regional Representative is tasked with establishing liaison with and attending designated SWAT Commander's meetings and or accumulating information to be shared with other SWAT Commanders. CATO Regional Representatives will contribute to these meetings, current and relevant information from other regions in the state.

Motivated individuals interested in becoming a CATO Regional Representative, can contact the CATO main office. SWAT Commanders are encouraged to provide the CATO with dates, times, and locations of upcoming Commanders meetings.

Tactical teams are encountering new and different methods used by modern enterprising criminals. As a result we are learning better and innovative methods. Our weak area is in communicating what we are learning and encountering, to other tactical teams throughout the state.

When it comes to making important information rapidly and readily available to other agencies within the special weapons team community, we have been regrettably lacking. It requires hard working, motivated individuals working together in a systematic manner to create and maintain beneficial channels of communication.

If YOU possess the time, desire, and commitment to work on improving the level of knowledge and expertise within tactical teams across the most populated state in the nation, then contact the CATO office and inquire about becoming a CATO Regional Representative.

California Counties
by Regions

Region 1

• Los Angeles
• Orange

 

 

Region 1A

• Santa Barbara
• Ventura
• San Luis Obispo

 

Region 2

• Monterey
• San Benito
• Santa Clara
• Santa Cruz
• San Mateo
• Alameda
• Contra Costa
• Marin
• Sonoma
• Del Norte
• Humboldt
• Mendocino
• Lake
• Napa
• Solano

 

Region 3

• Siskiyou
• Modoc
• Trinity
• Shasta
• Lassen
• Tehama
• Plumas
• Glenn
• Butte
• Colusa
• Sutter
• Yuba
• Sierra

 

 

Region 4

• Nevada
• Yolo
• Placer
• El Dorado
• Sacramento
• Amador
• San Joaquin
• Calaveras
• Alpine
• Stanislaus
• Tuolumne
• Region 5
• Merced
• Mariposa
• Madera
• Fresno
• Kings
• Tulare
• Kern

 

Region 6

• Mono
• Inyo
• San Bernardino
• Riverside
• San Diego
• Imperial