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.
Before most of Columbia was awake, Richland County’s tactical operators had already hit three targets, seized weapons and drugs, and regrouped before breakfast
A veteran negotiator and psychologist explains why law enforcement “wins” can still leave emotional wounds — and what leaders can do to support those affected
From SWAT to narcotics, becoming an expert is a lot of hard work. If it wasn’t hard, everyone would be an expert
LEOs must develop fundamental knowledge and skills in tactical operations to credibly address horrific active shooter incidents
Though common and relatively simple to learn and use, tactical performance imagery can become most effective when certain approaches are utilized
The children were able to escape the home to safety; the man was taken to a hospital under guard after being wounded by an Oakland County SWAT sniper
A Fort Worth woman first called 911 to say she had fallen several days ago and called again saying she would shoot anyone entering
After determining the threat level and reviewing available intelligence, pick the most appropriate tactical team entry tactic
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Maintaining your situational awareness will provide good judgment, clear analysis, and proper decisions as you face the tactical challenges of a barricaded gunmen
The “3 Cs” can increase the chances of successful decision-making and scene management during these complex incidents
Key leadership strategies for developing future tactical leaders and achieving SWAT team success
Advanced protective helmets are essential, providing crucial protection while being lightweight and comfortable enough for extended wear
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Whether investigating suspicious packages, or searching structurally unstable infrastructure, robots can take on the risks once posed to humans
“We were supposed to get a face-to-face briefing with the Secret … and that never happened,” said Jason Woods of the Beaver County SWAT team
Senior Cpl. Segus Jolivette served as a SWAT negotiator with the Lafayette Police Department; he leaves behind his wife and five daughters
An account told through the eyes of those at the center of the events of July 7, 2016, when five Dallas police officers were ambushed and killed and 11 injured
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An officer found the man standing over the woman with a knife to her chest; the officer can be heard yelling, “Get off her!” and “Drop it!” before firing one round, killing the man
Force-on-force training is valuable when realistic but can be fraught with danger if not done with a laser focus on safety
The purpose of the challenge is to improve relationships between dive teams from law enforcement and fire/EMS agencies
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From waterproof boots to Cat Crap (yes, really), here’s some essential gear to add to your SWAT toolkit
From breaching tools to ballistic shields, the array of options is vast and varied; these tools not only enable officers to gain entry more effectively but also offer enhanced protection
In an era of constrained budgets, this guide illuminates the path for agencies to acquire armored vehicles, vital for officer protection and tactical advantage in high-risk situations
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