SWAT
The SWAT topic page gives tactical officers and police officers who want to join the ranks of these elite special units a wide variety of news, tips, columns and commentary to achieve the objective.
Regionalizing specialized units like SWAT is an underutilized strategy that could both alleviate staffing pressures and enhance service delivery
From marksmanship and physical testing to decision-making under pressure, here’s how one agency refined its SWAT selection process
The 8th Circuit upheld officers’ use of force in Aden v. City of Bloomington, citing Graham factors and qualified immunity
Public safety personnel were on duty at Lambeau Field to keep fans safe and secure at the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin
The man refused commands for 45 minutes before raising his gun toward a police response team, prompting SWAT snipers to fire, killing him
The future of policing is here — is your department ready to take the next step with a robot dog?
Chris Smith, 56, served with the Leon County Sheriff’s Office and previously in the U.S. Navy before opening Ground Ops Roastery + Bakehouse in Tallahassee
More can be done to fill today’s vacancies than just recruitment
A multi-agency SWAT team was working to serve more than 20 search warrants when a suspect began to fire at officers; Marysville Officer Osmar Rodarte was fatally wounded
McKinney PD K-9 Azi was shot by a suspect who barricaded himself in a motel room; officers returned fire, fatally wounding him
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A former bank teller, once held at knifepoint, has now joined the Lee County Sheriff’s Office after witnessing the heroics of Lt. Paul Nader
A fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks, drone-assisted policing and a wellness bureau for officers will support LVMPD’s efforts to improve safety and efficiency, the department said
Pinal County Jail Special Emergency Response Team and SWAT Team officers searched mattresses, toilet paper and empty bottles for contraband
Which one will you choose to attend to showcase your skills?
SWAT challenges push teams to their limits, sharpening tactical skills, boosting teamwork and preparing officers for real-world high-stakes situations
Built for resilience — this specialty vehicle enhances operational efficiency with secure storage, advanced lighting and a fully equipped interior
This pocket-sized reconnaissance drone is designed for real-time surveillance in high-risk operations, even in extreme weather conditions
In this fictionalized account of the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting, author Allyn Goodrich, a Las Vegas SWAT officer, chronicles the lives of those affected — and the inspiring ways first responders stood in the gap to sacrifice for others
Fort Worth dispatchers and officers tried to persuade the man to surrender peacefully and used less leathal measures to try to disarm him before the shooting occurred
The tribute will recognize police officers, firefighters and paramedics who responded to the New Year’s Day truck-ramming attack that killed 14 people
The TAQ-STRAP allows operators to stabilize an injury without losing situational awareness
“K-9 Preacher was more than just a working dog — he was a dedicated partner, a protector and a hero,” Maine State Police Colonel Ross stated
Outfitted with advanced software and seamless integration, the Tesla Cybertruck on display in Oracle’s IACP booth showcased the future of patrol vehicles and situational awareness for police
“We know we’re safer than we’ve ever been before,” Mayor LaToya Cantrell said; security measures will include blast barriers, rooftop snipers and over 100 bomb-sniffing dogs
Seven San Antonio police officers were shot while responding to a “suicide in progress” call and the suspect was later found dead after a standoff, Chief Bill McManus said
Jefferson County K-9 Macho had more than 200 deployments and made more than 100 apprehensions; he died from a medical emergency
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From search-and-rescue operations to traffic monitoring, here are 11 innovative uses of drones in modern policing.
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- Video: Man rains gunfire around NOPD officers during standoff, prompting SWAT to return fire