Weapons
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Most Houston police officers now carry Sig Sauer P229 or P226, Glock 22, Glock 23 or the Smith & Wesson M&P40 .40 (S&W) caliber semi-automatic handguns as their main duty weapon. They are also armed with X26 Tasers. Tenured officers whose handguns are "grandfathered in" are still allowed to carry their weapons after the mandated .40 (S&W) requirement. The Chief, Charles McClelland, carries a Colt 1911 Mk. IV Government Model as his sidearm. Officers are also allowed to carry AR-15 and Ruger Mini-14 rifles and Remington 870 and Benelli M1 Super 90 and M2 Super 90 shotguns. The Houston Police SWAT unit operates several kinds of automatic weapons, and was the first local law enforcement agency in the United States to adopt the FN P90. As of January 1, 2012, officers may choose to carry the Springfield XDm in 40 caliber as their duty pistol.
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