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.
The tools, techniques and emotional connection to both that a good sniper brings to the game
Communication with organizers before, during and after events can help head off problems
We are seeing increased drone use by SWAT teams resulting in safer incident resolutions for officers and suspects
The next Chris Dorner may already be out there plotting — what are you doing to prepare?
Whether or not you’re part of a SWAT team, at some point all LEOs — from narcotics to investigations to patrol — enter structures with the intent to locate suspects
Lack of education and training on both SWAT and K-9 elements can paralyze and frustrate the members of a combined group
A 13-year-old boy who was held hostage for nearly 18 hours was rescued unharmed by police who shot his captor
The Calif. community of Lodi expressed concerns amount the newly acquired SWAT vehicle, so the chief put their worries at ease
A brief back is simply having a team member repeat the orders/information after receiving them
Crisis negotiators and the Special Operations Response Team convinced the suspect to surrender
BearCats, pole cameras, robots and thermal imagers are just a few of the technological advances that help SWAT teams accomplish their missions
SWAT team negotiators are in a residential area of Cleveland where they believe the gunman is
The Lenco BearCat models can safely transport between 10 and 12 operators
Dramatic video shows suspect leaving a 7-Eleven store with a hostage in front of him when a police bullet to the shoulder knocks him down
The $650,000 vehicle was gifted to the Salinas Police Department from the government through the 1033 program
The suspect was shot in the arm by police before he surrendered
Brian Kalil, who was wanted for allegedly robbing a TD Bank branch, stayed in his home as police tried making contact
Three men are in custody following a burglary and police-involved shooting
A suicidal gunman killed one person and wounded two others — including a doctor — before turning the gun on himself
SWAT unit negotiated with the man until he eventually surrendered, no one was hurt
Part one of a four-part series
The gunman fired at police and struck a cop in his ballistic vest, had girlfriend and daughter held hostage
The condition of the officers is unknown, SWAT is on scene
For police and sheriff’s departments, which have scooped up 165 of the mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles, the deal was too good to pass up
Monroe Isadore, 107, was “seemingly confused” the day he fired five rounds at police as they attempted to negotiate, but ultimately returned fire
Danny Thornton is suspected of shooting a 9-year-old boy at point blank range in the face
If we don’t look critically at incidents that go poorly, we fail to learn, we fail to get better, and we will continue to lose lives needlessly
Adeline Arroyo, 32, aimed the replica handgun at police after negotiations failed, she’s in serious but stable condition
George Mark Children’s House is an outstanding care facility for children with life-threatening conditions — police officers anywhere can support this mission
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