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.

Apr 14, 2025 · Whether you’re a leader involved in selecting SWAT team members, or an officer aspiring to serve on your agency’s team, the following are key elements to consider in …

Apr 8, 2025 · These robot police dogs, particularly deployed in high-risk situations such as standoffs with barricaded or armed suspects, aim to reduce the risk to human officers by …

May 20, 2024 · What are the responsibilities of the SWAT team? SWAT officers are on-call all day, every day. They respond to crisis situations that require a level of specialized tactical …

Apr 15, 2025 · Pooling resources across neighboring jurisdictions to form regional SWAT teams, or at least integrating full-time operators into predominantly collateral-based teams, could …

Feb 17, 2025 · While the benefits of SWAT challenges are clear, there are several logistical and administrative hurdles that teams must navigate before committing to participation:

Jun 16, 2025 · In “Siege,” author Deborah Snow delivers a gripping, behind-the-scenes account of the Lindt Café attack — uncovering the harrowing experiences of the hostages and the critical …

May 13, 2014 · “My role as a police chief is ultimately the final say, many times, in decision making for the safety of the community,” he said. The position also entails overseeing the …

May 20, 2024 · SWAT teams have since expanded their capabilities to better meet their mission. Here is a brief explanation of some of the specialty skills possessed by modern SWAT teams.

Feb 18, 2025 · Below is a list of some notable SWAT competitions, including details on their locations, frequency, application process and what each competition involves. Did we miss a …