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.
When policing in a crowd, employ tactics that are well-trained, effective and consistently present you in a positive light
Better performance under pressure requires an updated training experience
Avoiding using confidence as a decision-making tool
The Kukri, or Khukuri, was made famous by Nepalese soldiers (Gurkhas) who used the weapon in many battles ranging from the Gurkha War through WWII
Prosecutors did not file terrorism charges that police originally sought against the suspect
Suspect was arrested Friday evening after a SWAT team swarmed him at a Wal-Mart
Drones are becoming a go-to tool for law enforcement — here are five ways your agency can use them
The TacVent adds air circulation and cooling
SWAT has no mother and no born-on date, but Daryl Gates has rightly been given the sobriquet “The Father of SWAT” for his forward-thinking about problem solving and saving lives in high-risk incidents
Certain training tenets work well for training academy cadets — or even seasoned patrol officers — but may not work quite as well when training SWAT officers
The man has not been arrested, but his questioning could continue for hours
Cops face the threat of anti-cop factions who not only encourage hate and bias against police, but encourage violent attacks against officers — recognizing which is which is critical in today’s age
The department’s response to a 2014 bank robbery and hostage crisis highlighted the need to train for the unexpected
Deputies were ambushed as they approached a home to serve a search warrant as part of a prostitution investigation
If selected properly, any patrol dog can be a SWAT dog, and a properly trained and motivated patrol dog handler can be a SWAT dog handler
Learn how K9s and robots can work together and how to get a program started
On Saturday, Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Randall Smith, a reservist serving on active duty at the Chattanooga center, died, bringing the death toll to five
Will be eligible for death penalty
There are plenty of firefighters and EMS personnel willing to respond to these dangerous active shooter incidents when they know that they have the proper equipment, training, and police assistance
The versatility of a mobile command vehicle underscores how much of an asset it can be
Police said someone had called from inside a Navy Yard building to report possible sounds of gun shots. However, investigators found no sign of a shooting
The shootings, experts say, are a reminder of the persistent dangers posed by disaffected people who are bent on violence but whose statements before they act may skate below the radar of police
It’s not only awkward, but dangerous to try to handcuff a suspect while carrying a long gun, a shield, or a baton — the officer trying to accomplish this is in a less than advantageous position
Agencies across the country have adopted policies and procedures to train and equip line officers for situations that have customarily been reserved for SWAT teams
Andrea Farrington was shot multiple times in her torso, and a handgun and three 9mm casings were found at the scene
Chief David Brown said the suspect told authorities he was James Boulware and blamed police for having lost custody of his son and for “accusing him of being a terrorist”
Bill increases the penalties for people who place hoax phone calls to police
Judge called police reporting armed people inside his home and lured them into a standoff that ended in his arrest
Officer has been removed from the SWAT team and a second cop has been stripped of his badge and gun while the department investigates
Shot twice, the officer was rushed to the hospital in stable condition
A woman and two boys were rescued after police conducted cellphone negotiations with the man
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