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.
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
After determining the threat level and reviewing available intelligence, pick the most appropriate tactical team entry tactic
One hostage was released during the standoff; three others got out when an FBI SWAT team entered the building
A man took four people hostage at a Colleyville synagogue during services; shortly after 5 p.m., a male hostage was released uninjured
Rallies that began as a protest of fuel prices have morphed to reflect discontent with the ruling party
About 120 Capitol Police officers have left since last year, but Chief Tom Manger says they’ll be ready
Stop focusing on the glamour muscles and prep what really counts to achieve functional fitness
“Harbor personnel were able to capture a quick video of some of New York City’s holiday tourists,” the department joked
The RANGER XP Kinetic is expected to have 70% lower maintenance costs
The primary challenge for the Richland County Sheriff’s Department Special Response Team going into 2022
The level of control needed during this martial art is the same as when responding on a SWAT call
The man, who seemed to be in his 60s, was seen pacing outside the gates with what appeared to be a shotgun
Partnering with a computer geek friend, Minnesota officer Shawn Mahaney has worked to develop a robot that would be affordable to every agency
Policymakers need to understand that while police officers may not all have crisis negotiating skills, social workers don’t usually have tactical skills
Police shot and killed the suspect, who was seen holding a gun to the victim’s head
The incident was not only deadly, it was also tactically eye-opening
The man suspected of killing Officer Paramhans Desai spent nearly a week on the run
Officers initially responded after getting several radio calls about an armed man committing several crimes
The man had parked his vehicle in front of the high court and refused to move
A sheriff’s office dive team trains in the chilly lakes of Michigan
The death of Andrew Finch, the unintended victim of a hoax call, drew national attention to “swatting”
Challenge LEOs to go beyond the basics and demonstrate tourniquet competency in a variety of challenging environments and scenarios
Teach LEOs to use a tourniquet efficiently and effectively with these instructional tips from experienced field operators and Stop the Bleed instructors
Here are the basics for purchasing tourniquets for police officers and quick tips for successfully applying a tourniquet to control severe extremity bleeding
Applying lessons learned from Operation Diligent Valor to help LEOs and their families cope with trauma
Panelists shared lessons learned, leading practices and cutting-edge approaches that can assist agencies in dealing with unplanned critical incidents
“We’re still trying to find the right recipe,” said Mayor Ted Wheeler
Bryan Riley, a veteran Marine turned private security guard, had no criminal history when he brutally attacked a family on Sunday
The man engaged in a massive gunfight with police and deputies before he was wounded and surrendered
A proposed policy would more clearly outline what equipment can be used and when
Mayor Ted Wheeler defended the decision, but others were shocked that police did not intervene
Adapt these competitive shooter techniques to improve your skills
