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
The man fired shots at a Detroit police station in the exchange of gunfire, officials said
A Florida teen is facing two felony charges after he admitted to ‘swatting’ a school -- prompting a lockdown and hysteria
Two armed men surrendered peacefully Wednesday after what police are calling an attempted robbery
Police said no one was injured and no threat was found
Mechanic Chris Leverett used his Marine Corps training to operate a specialized rescue vehicle
The agency will stop responding to minor incidents in person as 234 officers return to patrol
Two men were arrested for not having permits to carry the guns, police said
The standoff lasted nine hours before a single shot ended it, police said
In the future, it is conceivable that drones could be first responders to active shooter incidents
Innovative thinking is helping bomb squads render pipe bombs safe and secure valuable evidence
This duty glove is designed for high-risk entries, where protection is required beyond that of a standard patrol glove
Loveland’s TAC Fire unit in Colorado uses firefighters’ existing expertise and skill sets to provide critical support on SWAT operations
Knowing the warning signs and gathering information ahead of the search can help avoid tragedy
The drone flies into an apartment where it contacts the suspect before he’s taken into custody
The man, who was demanding to speak with the president, was brought into custody after 13 hours of negotiation with police
Agency officials said the community has made it “very clear” it wants a different police response when “there is a possibility of using serious force”
The ballistic vest he was wearing saved his life “without a doubt,” Sheriff Mike Williams said
“It takes a lot of the danger out,” said Chief Nate Allen about the robot that can climb stairs and haul more than 250 pounds
Sheriff Jerry Clayton said the deputy is in stable condition after a neighbor dispute and shooting that prompted a 9-hour standoff
Officer Tamarris L. Bohannon had been with the agency for three and a half years
The shooting suspect who was barricaded inside a home was taken into custody Sunday morning
Maryland State Police confirmed they caused much of the damage during a 40-hour standoff with an armed suspect
A special response team is exposed to gases in training to prepare them for civil unrest response
Shooting sticks, bipods, or even standard tripods can’t approach the lightweight, multi-positional shooting capability of the Overwatch Commander
Operators must be given detailed and consistent instruction to always stay in their lines of fire
This entry tool will help breachers avoid ‘dancing at the door’
A court’s opinion recites critical factors for officers who request and serve a no-knock warrant
Two of the wounded officers have been released from a hospital and the third was undergoing surgery, officials said
SWAT and hostage negotiation teams responded to what police called an active shooter situation
