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.
From SWAT to narcotics, becoming an expert is a lot of hard work. If it wasn’t hard, everyone would be an expert
Program seeks to enhance the professionalization of SWAT through serious academic study of tactical operations and leadership
Diversionary devices, like flashbangs, can save lives, but can also jeopardize officer safety if not used properly
Special medical training for Richland County deputies puts them in a class of their own
Designed for extreme output and long runtime, this high-candela light delivers precision visibility at distance
SWAT teams and bomb squads assess 14 systems to identify top performers in high-noise, high-risk environments
The man was fatally shot by San Diego SWAT officers after he led multiple units on a pursuit, during which he swerved across all lanes of a highway and fired shots while driving
SWAT officers realize that their experience on a SWAT team makes them a better overall police officer
Do you have a leader within your department that’s capable of turning your team into an elite unit? Try looking in the mirror
Detectives say a suspect can be seen on video ducking under the gate of the department’s parking garage as it was closing and took guns, ammunition and a multi-use launcher
Video shows LAPD officers attempting PIT maneuvers and successfully deploying spike strips, ultimately bringing the suspect to a stop in front of a home
Public safety personnel were on duty at Lambeau Field to keep fans safe and secure at the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin
Regionalizing specialized units like SWAT is an underutilized strategy that could both alleviate staffing pressures and enhance service delivery
From marksmanship and physical testing to decision-making under pressure, here’s how one agency refined its SWAT selection process
The 8th Circuit upheld officers’ use of force in Aden v. City of Bloomington, citing Graham factors and qualified immunity
The man refused commands for 45 minutes before raising his gun toward a police response team, prompting SWAT snipers to fire, killing him
The future of policing is here — is your department ready to take the next step with a robot dog?
Chris Smith, 56, served with the Leon County Sheriff’s Office and previously in the U.S. Navy before opening Ground Ops Roastery + Bakehouse in Tallahassee
More can be done to fill today’s vacancies than just recruitment
A multi-agency SWAT team was working to serve more than 20 search warrants when a suspect began to fire at officers; Marysville Officer Osmar Rodarte was fatally wounded
McKinney PD K-9 Azi was shot by a suspect who barricaded himself in a motel room; officers returned fire, fatally wounding him
Does your agency’s officer fitness standards meet the challenges of the vertical mile
A former bank teller, once held at knifepoint, has now joined the Lee County Sheriff’s Office after witnessing the heroics of Lt. Paul Nader
A fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks, drone-assisted policing and a wellness bureau for officers will support LVMPD’s efforts to improve safety and efficiency, the department said
Pinal County Jail Special Emergency Response Team and SWAT Team officers searched mattresses, toilet paper and empty bottles for contraband
Which one will you choose to attend to showcase your skills?
SWAT challenges push teams to their limits, sharpening tactical skills, boosting teamwork and preparing officers for real-world high-stakes situations
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
