: Engaging in operations to prevent or respond to terrorist activities. Training and Selection
: Handling individuals who have fortified themselves in a location and refuse to surrender. : Engaging in operations to prevent or respond
: While large agencies like the LAPD or FBI maintain full-time units, most smaller departments operate SWAT as a part-time "call-out" duty performed by officers who have regular daily assignments. Specialized Equipment SWAT units utilize gear far beyond standard police issue: History of SWAT | Paulding County, GA Specialized Equipment SWAT units utilize gear far beyond
: Executing search and arrest warrants where the suspects are known to be armed or dangerous. : The units were originally made up of
: Selection involves intense physical fitness tests, psychological evaluations, and advanced firearms proficiency.
: It was initially proposed as the "Special Weapons Attack Team," but was renamed to the more palatable "Special Weapons and Tactics" to gain departmental approval.
: The units were originally made up of volunteers, many of whom were veterans of the Korean and Vietnam Wars, utilizing military-surplus equipment and refurbished delivery trucks. Core Mission and Operations