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.
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
Autonomous devices have the potential to be a gamechanger for law enforcement safety and reconnaissance
“We can breach that classroom or that door as quickly as possible to get in and stop or neutralize a threat,” sheriff said
This two-week POST-certified SWAT school provides training for different agencies in the region
Officers need to be trained to that level of response – and SWAT officers are the ideal training resource
While passive generic or custom in-ear plugs are available, they may inhibit situational awareness, possibly putting you in harm’s way
The department will create policies and procedures to ensure the equipment is only used during an active shooter event or emergency situation
Chief Pedro Lopez said his 200 officers need ballistic shields, rifles and ammunition in order to stop a school shooter
The officers’ attorney said she would first seek new trial dates and, if that didn’t work, she would appeal the verdicts
The officers who filed the lawsuit said they missed family gatherings and were unable to secure off-duty jobs due to the on-call rules
The review was intended to determine whether “any potential problems or patterns exist in how the unit uses force”
“I’m sorry, but when you are waiting on a phone to ring, that is not work,” LMPD Chief Erika Shields said
Deputy Phillip Campas was shot and killed while responding as part of a SWAT team
“My kids are right there!” a woman shouts. Two toddlers emerge from behind an apartment door, one wearing a diaper, and the officers help them down a stairwell
“These arrests might not bring back what was taken but they offer a sense of closure,” Police Chief Michel Moore said
The document contains a detailed timeline of the incident, including a discussion about breaching assessment and opportunities
The court upheld a lower court’s ruling that denied qualified immunity to Officer Justin Rapp
The vehicle is equipped with a lab, conference room, kitchen and bathroom
Digital playbooks allow incident response coordinators to plan, execute and monitor their operations through their tablets, smartphones, or laptops
The law requires California police agencies to disclose their inventories of military-grade equipment
The time has come for all law enforcement agencies to greatly expand their breaching tools and related training programs
YouTube creator Michelle Khare recently spent time with the San Diego Police Department’s SWAT team
Leadership errors made in training, if corrected, can lead to better actions in real situations
The Behavioral Threat Assessment Team will monitor social media and investigate potential threats, said the Erie County Sheriff’s Office
David Hayes, who served with the Prince George’s County Police Department for 20 years, is now a small-town police chief – a stark contrast compared to his previous years in LE
The suspect agreed to release his hostage on one condition: a news crew would broadcast his complaints
Pete Arredondo made the “wrong decision” to wait for a tactical team, said the head of Texas DPS last week
The X3-21 Pro SCBA is quiet and subtle to help responders keep a low profile
Sgt. Ashton Packe (Ret.) says the gunman’s fumble prevented a horrific massacre from being even worse
A fatal prank call in Wichita in 2017 has had a ripple effect
It’s unacceptable to make patrol officers wait for a supervisor or SWAT officer for a ballistic shield, so let’s properly equip the first officers to arrive on scene
