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.
Accessories can be broken down into mandatory, nice to have and “Gee, isn’t that cool?”
Force-on-force training is valuable when realistic but can be fraught with danger if not done with a laser focus on safety
From waterproof boots to Cat Crap (yes, really), here’s some essential gear to add to your SWAT toolkit
Authorities identified the gunman as Juan Lopez, who killed a doctor, a pharmacy resident and Officer Samuel Jimenez
Superman, Batman and more heroes scaled walls to the cheers of crowds of children
Just as police planners would engage with schools and workplaces, they should engage proactively with houses of worship
At least six people were wounded, including four police officers who dashed to the scene
Find out why an in-ear headset may be one of the most tactical purchases your PD can make
SWAT officers face many challenges during a high-risk drug raid – here’s how trainers can set up a drug raid training drill to prepare for real-life situations
On October 8, 1918, Alvin York led an attack on a German machine gunnest, which led him to become one of the most decorated U.S. Army soldiers of World War 1
Officers heard a gunshot during a wellness check and called for backup
Products to improve situational awareness, make incident communications more efficient and mitigate risk were showcased to SWAT operators
SWAT Team member Michael Ridge said the March 2018 operation “moved too fast” for him to get nervous
At Urban Shield, a Las Vegas Metro PD SWAT commander shared key takeaways from the police response to the massacre
The suspect was seen wearing a mask and holding a firearm
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The most critical deficiency in active shooter response is in the area of leadership – specifically, command and control
The suspects had an AR-15, a machete and a pipe bomb inside an apartment near St. Petersburg
This document establishes a core set of concepts and principles that improve standardization within the profession of tactical law enforcement services
The male suspect and his female companion fled the scene, tossing the gun from the car, but then ran into a police vehicle
Officer Gene Ptacek finally went home after eight weeks of healing and rehabilitation
A man shot his grandmother before running into a Trader Joe’s supermarket and held dozens of people hostage
A Navy veteran, who’s 75 percent blind and about to lose his vision, had his wish fulfilled thanks to a Florida police department
Police said the man moved toward them with the pickaxe raised above his head before being shot
Authorities were searching for the man after Deputy Jordan Sherrill was shot below his body armor during a traffic stop
Shane Gaskill is among three men charged in the “swatting” case that led to Andrew Finch’s death
Training not only prepares deputies and other responding officers, but enhances the public’s confidence in LE ability to protect them from any and all threats
Technology is advancing the communication and data-gathering capabilities of armored vehicles
Training to use an armored vehicle to breach a building is critical for successful deployment during tactical response
When team members are invested in their roles and contributions, you have the highest probability for a successful outcome
Tyler Barriss is charged with involuntary manslaughter, giving a false alarm and interference with a law enforcement officer
