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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.
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
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
From innovative XTU pants to versatile Sigurd shirts, the 5.11 V.XI line delivers high-performance tactical uniforms designed for durability, flexibility and all-day comfort
The officers were driving on a highway when a wrong-way driver hit a concrete barrier, bursting his car into flames
Podcast will address the strategies that allow law enforcement and tactical unit commanders to maintain control of critical incidents
An hours-long standoff in New Jersey included a particularly shocking moment
Residents are being asked to shelter in place as a safety precaution during the “dynamic situation”
Tidal wetlands are no match for SHERP’s five-foot-tall tires and water-rescue capabilities, police say
The four-hour standoff began at a truck stop and involved a felon, police said
Hours earlier, police believe the man had made a “sniper-type setup” at his apartment and began firing at people walking below
Fire Chief Richard Kelley performed rescue and recovery operations, and Police Chief Wade Gourley served as an honor guard for many victims’ funerals
Falsehoods and myths when responding to mentally ill or suicidal subject calls for service
The ability of bomb technicians to expect the unexpected and adjust accordingly has created a pipeline of do-it-yourself inventions to solve everyday issues
While SWAT and community policing naturally feels to be in conflict with each other that does not have to be the case
A special task force has been created for the event and is comprised of officers from as far away as Alaska
Last week, prosecutors announced they would not be charging the SWAT officer who fatally shot Locke while executing a no-knock search warrant
Officer Ervis Onuzi was shot in the abdomen while covering fellow officers during a chaotic shootout
A man clinging high above the East River prompted a response from special ops
A new California law requires police agencies to get approval to use — or continue using — certain equipment
Officials said a SWAT officer was justified in firing his weapon when he shot Locke, who was holding a gun
The command vehicles will provide critical support for both natural and man-made disasters
Atlanta PD has launched a new unit to crack down on repeat offenders
One of the deputies was in “grave condition,” police said
Like many inventors, Corporal Adam Taylor got his idea for a new product through work
The jury of eight men and four women delivered its verdict about three hours after it took the case
Former Louisville detective Brett Hankison, who is facing three counts of wanton endangerment, testified in his own defense Wednesday
The chaotic incident led to a gunfight, police pursuit and standoff
The Guard would provide assistance at traffic control checkpoints, authorities said
A protest involving dozens of semi-trailers has gridlocked Canada’s capital city for three weeks
Municipal leaders say responding to a standoff is just one of the Rook’s many talents
Chief Anthony Holloway says ‘Spot’ makes things safer for everyone
How this UAV, purpose-built for tactical law enforcement, has the features you need to clear a building more safely
Applying a “when/then/why” approach to the tactical challenges of an ambush situation with a baby in the crossfire
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