: Engaging in operations to prevent or respond to terrorist activities. Training and Selection
: Candidates must typically serve as regular police officers for several years (often at least two) before applying for SWAT. : Engaging in operations to prevent or respond
: Selection involves intense physical fitness tests, psychological evaluations, and advanced firearms proficiency. : Engaging in operations to prevent or respond
: 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. : Engaging in operations to prevent or respond