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.
Having the right resources at hand, and the peace of mind to be able to access them, is critical to crawling out of the pit your trauma has dug for you
Practical uses for drones in law enforcement
In addition to ensuring officers receive proper tactical medical training, a well-written medical plan is vital for appropriate response to potential casualties
Officers enforcing an eviction notice Tuesday shot the 74-year-old homeowner twice when he displayed a shotgun
The daylong stalemate began around 9:30 a.m. when someone fired a gun in a second-story apartment
The Van Nuys Community Police Station got a rousing 50th birthday bash on Saturday celebrated by Los Angeles police, public officials and the community
Man armed with a rifle climbed onto the roof of a home after a pursuit Monday and then barricaded himself in a house
A Grand Prairie SWAT team was serving a narcotics warrant when suspect opened fire
A massive manhunt for a heavily armed man in a helmet and body armor, suspected of stealing cruiser before abandoning it, ended last night
Habersham County District Attorney Brian Rickman said his office is investigating to determine whether any officers will face criminal charges
Authorities were serving a no-knock warrant on the house; police say they were distraught when they learned a child was hurt
Several years ago, the Tactical Operations Technology Working Group identified the need for an affordable and realistic training environment specifically focused on SWAT operations
Sheriff’s officials said they followed specific protocols as the incident slowly escalated into the night and early morning hours
Excess military material comes at virtually no cost to local law enforcement agencies
San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr said the raid was linked to an ongoing aggravated assault investigation
A man accused of slamming a stolen truck into a television station was charged Wednesday with second-degree attempted murder
Madison police are rolling out a new armored vehicle officials say will protect officers and the public in dangerous situations
A truck rammed a Baltimore-area television station, leaving a gaping hole in the front of the building
Officer Stephen Arkell was shot to death when he answered the call. After the shooting, the house burst into flames
A man arrested in August for videotaping the police SWAT team has received an $8,000 settlement from the city’s insurance company
A report of gunfire and screams from a home on Deer Run Trail Monday that prompted a heavy police response turned out to be bogus
Tactical teams vary from one agency to the next, but there are some consistencies I’ve observed for what makes a good SWAT officer
SWAT is a specialized unit and those selected to be members of that unit should be special people who possess extraordinary skills and abilities
The Original Bang Box is a heavy-duty and powder-coated wood-interior box designed to legally transport 2 flash bangs
More than 70 emergency responders swarmed a home Tuesday, in what turned out to be a revenge hoax
Police believed the suspect was armed and wanted for aggravated assault on a police officer
The camera can detach from the pole and attach to a chest harness or vest clamp
The new, more inconspicuous model offers a higher level of protection and durability
If an active shooter is not stopped as they progress through the first four phases, the only way they can be stopped is by my version of gun control during the fifth phase — here’s my definition of gun control
Incident occurred as fans hurled beer bottles and firecrackers at officers
Protesters threw rocks at police and at least one officer was trapped in a police cruiser as protesters tried to break the windows. One officer was injured
