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 practical tools to fun finds, these gifts celebrate the dedication and spirit of SWAT culture without breaking the bank
From opening doors to detecting harmful chemicals, Phoenix PD’s robot “Spot” is setting a new standard for tactical operations and community safety
Learn how evidence-based training strategies rooted in real-world scenarios and data analysis enhance officer readiness, skill retention and field performance
A drone operator located the man, clad in body armor, in the woods as he approached threatened to shoot law enforcement officers
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The 19-year-old suspect fired at officers through a window as they were attempting to knock on the front door
Drones can provide invaluable intelligence and tactical assistance to SWAT teams before they enter structures
Consider these tips to update tactical team training and procedures for barricaded suspects and hostage rescue operations in your jurisdiction
They are meant for daily and critical decision-making and apply to officers, supervisors and managers in patrol and special operations
This lightweight, gimmick-free shield, is designed to protect an individual officer on the move from rifle rounds
The man climbed five stories of a fire escape to infiltrate a police facility while officers were undergoing a SWAT training exercise
When you are dealing with someone in crisis, you must make contact with them so you can begin to build a rapport
Master Police Officer Tyrell Owens-Riley was a member of the Columbia Police Department for more than 7 years
The Rook is outfitted with bulletproof glass and heavy-duty armor to protect against incoming gunfire
Tulsa deputies have two of the new tools with more to come
The man was holding his wife and children hostage inside his home
Police have not said why Reginald Smith, who retired from the CDCR in 2002, shot at police and refused to surrender
Autonomous devices have the potential to be a gamechanger for law enforcement safety and reconnaissance
“We can breach that classroom or that door as quickly as possible to get in and stop or neutralize a threat,” sheriff said
This two-week POST-certified SWAT school provides training for different agencies in the region
Officers need to be trained to that level of response – and SWAT officers are the ideal training resource
While passive generic or custom in-ear plugs are available, they may inhibit situational awareness, possibly putting you in harm’s way
The department will create policies and procedures to ensure the equipment is only used during an active shooter event or emergency situation
Chief Pedro Lopez said his 200 officers need ballistic shields, rifles and ammunition in order to stop a school shooter
The officers’ attorney said she would first seek new trial dates and, if that didn’t work, she would appeal the verdicts
The officers who filed the lawsuit said they missed family gatherings and were unable to secure off-duty jobs due to the on-call rules
The review was intended to determine whether “any potential problems or patterns exist in how the unit uses force”
“I’m sorry, but when you are waiting on a phone to ring, that is not work,” LMPD Chief Erika Shields said
Deputy Phillip Campas was shot and killed while responding as part of a SWAT team
“My kids are right there!” a woman shouts. Two toddlers emerge from behind an apartment door, one wearing a diaper, and the officers help them down a stairwell
“These arrests might not bring back what was taken but they offer a sense of closure,” Police Chief Michel Moore said
The document contains a detailed timeline of the incident, including a discussion about breaching assessment and opportunities
