Swat -

: Handling individuals who have fortified themselves in a location and refuse to surrender.

: Candidates must typically serve as regular police officers for several years (often at least two) before applying for SWAT. : Handling individuals who have fortified themselves in

: Engaging in operations to prevent or respond to terrorist activities. Training and Selection : Handling individuals who have fortified themselves in

: Selection involves intense physical fitness tests, psychological evaluations, and advanced firearms proficiency. : Handling individuals who have fortified themselves in

: Executing search and arrest warrants where the suspects are known to be armed or dangerous.

: The units were originally made up of volunteers, many of whom were veterans of the Korean and Vietnam Wars, utilizing military-surplus equipment and refurbished delivery trucks.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