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.
Built for resilience — this specialty vehicle enhances operational efficiency with secure storage, advanced lighting and a fully equipped interior
This pocket-sized reconnaissance drone is designed for real-time surveillance in high-risk operations, even in extreme weather conditions
In this fictionalized account of the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting, author Allyn Goodrich, a Las Vegas SWAT officer, chronicles the lives of those affected — and the inspiring ways first responders stood in the gap to sacrifice for others
The suspected shooter was described as a violent felony suspect
The team ranked 12th out of 55 teams in the Hostage Rescue event, 10th out of 55 teams in the Assault Event and 6th out of 55 teams in the Officer Rescue event
Deputy Sarah Merriman, a Special Response Team operator with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, is seen during tactical training
Arapahoe County team trains over 200 hours a year to make critical decisions that save lives
Established in the early 1990s, the Dubai Police SWAT team hosts the UAE SWAT Challenge, a highly regarded event in the international law enforcement community
We review tactical communications, concussion protection, RDS, storage solutions and much more
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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
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