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 BRINC Ball two-way communication device is built to enhance de-escalation
In a surprise move, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors recently voted to allow San Francisco PD to deploy robots equipped to deliver lethal force
Two Ohio police officers should be commended for saving a suspect’s life with a chest seal they purchased, but this shouldn’t be the norm or the expectation
Authorities recovered the body of a suspect wanted for critically injuring a Lake City police officer Monday morning
An investigation determined that a fellow deputy fired the shot that struck a Lorain County Deputy Monday night
Injured Deputy Charles Crausaz was reportedly in fair condition Tuesday morning
As the unmanned aircraft circled, sophisticated sensors under the nose helped pinpoint 3 suspects and showed they were unarmed
Authorities searched the rubble of a home that burned as a gunman fired rounds
Police believe they were victims of a disturbing trend called “swatting”
Video shows Jose Guerena Ortiz, a Marine, raise an assault rifle during a SWAT raid on his home
Despite differences, there are striking similarities between the ‘tier-one operators’ — SEALs, Rangers, and Aviators from the 160th — in KBL and American SWAT cops
The objective of law enforcement is to provide a swift and overwhelming response to interrupt the deadly actions of the attackers
Thirty submachine guns and handguns were stolen last month
With grants of $165,000 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Wichita police this week acquired a BATT mobile
Man threatened to stab his dog, kill himself if police came to his apartment
The new arrangement will have doctors serve as medical advisers to the officers
The unguarded building was considered secure, LAPD Deputy Chief Michael Downing said
Before jumping in the water, cops can take a page from military special ops
Sheriff’s spokeswoman: SWAT force acted on info gathered during investigation
Authorities had been hunting Aaron Bragg for 36 days
Authorities say Shareef Allman, 47, gunned down his co-workers during a routine safety meeting
The recovery effort was one of the most complicated, labor-intensive, and difficult ever conducted anywhere — Lt. Corey Cuneo of NYPD exemplifies the commitment of countless cop who worked the scene in the aftermath
7-year-old Aiyana Stanley-Jones was killed in botched 2010 raid, caught by reality TV cameras
The serial numbers on the weapons found at Anthony Magsam’s home did not match any guns missing from the Philadelphia Police DepartmentFirearms Identification Unit
SWAT could use Quantum3D to practice for dangerous confrontations
“I’m a firearms instructor,” Brad Ahrensfield said. “This is a burden I’m going to have to carry”
Take the emphasis off of ‘quick’ in quick-peeking and retrain yourself not to look any faster than you really can see
Thirty-eight-year-old Kemyatta Johnson, who lives at the home, faces numerous drug and weapons charges
A covert response team found Paul Ray Castillo in a public place
An NYPD sergeant shares the memories of his friends who willingly ran into the burning towers and participated in the largest rescue mission ever in the history of New York City
Those who participate in Cops on Top climbing expeditions are committed to their cause, dedicated in the effort, and skilled in their climbing abilities
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