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.
How to leverage nontraditional resources to assist law enforcement operations
A rifle cradle and a tripod provide an LE sniper with a stable platform ranging from a high prone to a solid standing position
The SWATSCOPE is a compact, lightweight optical device with a variable power magnification
AAM has emerged as a key player in the ballistic shield market
Progress has been made in developing active shooter protocols since Columbine, but the Pulse attack shows we still haven’t anticipated all the possibilities
The suspect, a registered sex offender with a prior criminal history, was killed as FBI agents ended the 16-hour ordeal
Retired SWAT operator and military veteran discusses how training, tactics and ballistic protection help agencies address modern threats
Video shows Kern County deputies using deadly force against a suspect who opened fire during an eviction attempt, killing Tulare County Detective Randy Hoppert
Pre-action “jitters” aren’t fear — they’re a biological signal that the body is primed for performance, and leaders who understand it can turn stress into an operational advantage
The 4,000-square-foot house will include a climbing station, furnished upstairs, a two-car garage, cameras, a catwalk for trainers to observe officers and a downstairs “blackout room”
The armed suspect barricaded himself with two women and shot an officer before being fatally shot by SWAT
Searching through an optic can sharpen precision but may narrow awareness, delaying threat detection and increasing risk during dynamic room entries
The Lindt Café siege shows what happens when decision-making fails. Here’s how elite teams build systems that move faster, think better and act in time
The teams that succeed in critical moments aren’t just well trained – they’re built on culture, trust and decision-making at every level
The suspect aimed a firearm at officers as they entered the home to execute a multi-agency drug search warrant, leading to a fatal OIS
The man shot during the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office warrant service was the brother of a man suspected of possessing child pornography; both men worked as TSA agents
“He truly lived his life to protect and serve others,” Michael Foreman’s obituary states
“Members of the public have been following, yelling at, demanding identification and engaging with [SWAT and Crime Reduction Unit] officers,” Vancouver PD Chief Troy Price said
Size and versatility are the themes this year
Third-party verification confirms the shield’s ability to stop edge and clustered rifle threats under the ASTM E3347 standard
A K-9 assisted in arresting the suspect, who initially refused to drop his gun until officers fired shots at him
Robert Steinberg joined the Baltimore County SWAT team in 2013 and has been deployed on more than 2,000 assignments during his tenure
A guide for first-time SHOT Show attendees in law enforcement, covering crowds, logistics, gear and training opportunities
Explosive incidents force difficult calls that many police executives and elected leaders are unprepared to make. Understanding bomb squad operations before a crisis can prevent hesitation, confusion and unnecessary risk
A photo essay from the multi-day competition in Nevada that brought together elite law enforcement teams to test tactical skill, teamwork and precision while supporting Fallen Blue
With foresight and integrity, it can preserve life rather than complicate justice
Through hard lessons learned, IACP presenters advocate for changing the culture of the dynamic ballistic shield
SCDNR’s special operations units deliver SWAT-level capability, from high-risk searches to VIP protection and rapid response across every corner of the state
The man fired multiple shots at Stamford officers inside an armored vehicle; a possible pipe bomb and other explosives were found inside the house
