Swat -
: Executing search and arrest warrants where the suspects are known to be armed or dangerous.
: The first SWAT unit was formed by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in the late 1960s, largely in response to civil unrest like the Watts Riots and an increase in sniper incidents. : Executing search and arrest warrants where the
: The units were originally made up of volunteers, many of whom were veterans of the Korean and Vietnam Wars, utilizing military-surplus equipment and refurbished delivery trucks.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 : Executing search and arrest warrants where the
