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.
After near cancellation, ‘S.W.A.T.’ proves its staying power as a fan favorite, with Season 8 delivering the action viewers love
If you can’t make it to Las Vegas, there are plenty of ways to stay updated on the latest firearms, tactical gear and protective equipment for law enforcement
Ketter survived a harrowing standoff and returned to duty, proving resilience knows no limits
Officers sent a robot into a crawlspace and found signs the suspect was burrowed deep underneath a house
Lead sponsor Majority Leader Tom Takubo clarified that the measure only applies to specific situations
A “bumper protection” boot, a nonincendiary distraction device and a less lethal side saddle
The V.XI Collection offers multiple pieces of apparel constructed to work together in layering systems
EMTs and others would be protected from civil and criminal liability while performing their duties with law enforcement
A review of use of force issues, including the carotid restraint and other force options that have been constrained or discontinued, plus innovations and options for the future
“The Long Road Home” is a fictionalized account of Sandy Wall’s many years as a Houston police officer and SWAT operator
Drones can assist EOD operators in several ways, from searching under suspicious vehicles to detecting audible sounds of explosive devices for analysis
Conducting training days, developing ops plans and letting team members fail are some key ways to develop essential law enforcement leadership traits
Tactical teams need to use their experience and expertise to train and prepare patrol officers, fire and EMS co-responders for active shooter incident response
Richland County (S.C.) Sheriff’s Department Corporal Peter Hart describes what makes RCSD’s Special Response Team unique
The BRINC Ball two-way communication device is built to enhance de-escalation
The suspect waited for officers to round a corner near an apartment building, striking one several times
The board sent the issue back for further discussion and could vote in the future to let police use robots in a lethal manner in limited cases
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
The vote was 8-3, with the majority agreeing to grant police the option despite strong objections from some groups
The group has openly expressed their disdain for a new police training facility they believe will threaten the environment
The draft policy’s advancement prompted an outcry; the vote is scheduled for Nov. 29
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
How policy, training and tactics are evolving to address these volatile situations
Lt. Joseph Fix credits his time in the military as an Army Ranger and police SWAT training for his ability to remain calm and focused
Army vet Victoria Watson taught high school science for 10 years before she decided she wanted to make a career change into policing
One officer was wounded and another fatally shot when the SWAT team’s plan to surprise and arrest a suspect failed
The team will be charged with catching “warning signs” that a person may become violent and disrupting potential incidents before they occur
City of Chicago reverses decision for officers to foot the bill for failed labor lawsuit legal costs
After news broke of the officers potentially being sent to collections for not paying back the city’s legal costs, a letter was sent announcing the reversal
The situation began when officers were called regarding a suicidal man parked outside a government building in Mobile
The gigantic exhibit hall showcases products and technology aimed to improve officer efficiency and safety
The encounter began when the suspect took a 3-year-old boy and fled in a pickup truck, leading to a hourslong standoff
Police were in a hourslong standoff with the man before shots were fired, after his mother called 911 to report he was vandalizing a vehicle
Agencies can deploy the ball in areas they cannot reach, and call the ball to activate its microphone and speaker
