Assignments of both SWAT and Metro Division as a whole include :
The Metropolitan Division 's primary responsibility ( other than SWAT ) is to provide support to the LAPD 's community - based policing efforts by deploying additional crime suppression resources throughout Los Angeles when needed .
Assignments of both SWAT and Metropolitan Division   as a whole include :
The Metropolitan Division 's primary responsibility ( other than SWAT ) is to provide support to the LAPD 's community - based policing efforts by deploying additional crime suppression resources throughout Los Angeles when needed .