In 2004, the Metropolitan Police Department activated a portion of its SWAT Team members to a full time status. The unit is a plain clothes versatile SWAT Unit with its primary focus to combat high-risk suspects who have outstanding warrants. It is staffed by active SWAT Team members. Based on the unit's primary tasks of, tracking down violent repeat offenders, service of high-risk search/arrest warrants and assistance with pre-planned high-risk operations, the unit is flexible in its shifts and days off. The full time unit of the SWAT Team is called the Special Response Tactical Unit.