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Thousands; far too many. Even small towns have "SWAT" teams, as do many Federal government organizations that have no law enforcement responsibilities at all.

Radley Balko of the CATO Institute has written many web articles and a couple of books on the topic; the most recent, "Rise of the Warrior Cop" is available from Amazon.com at the link below.

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Does the SWAT us silencers?

Some SWAT units do issued suppressed weapons.


Which is SWAT's pet rifle?

There is no ONE particular rifle that SWAT units use. They all have their advantages and disadvantages. Most units are equipped with weapons that work most suitably in their particular environment (urban/suburban/rural).


How many syllables does swat have?

The word "swat" has one syllable.


SWAT members work how many hours a week?

Enough to be the best law enforcment in the country.Added: SWAT units are composed of regular law enforcement officers whose duty hours, except when they are on 'call-out' are the same as all other members of their agency.


What is senior swat?

A seniour SWAT trooper. A veteran of many battles


Who might need to wear SWAT boots as part of one's job?

A person who might need to wear SWAT boots as part of their job, is someone who needs to be prepared for any situation. SWAT boots are purchased by people who work in many fields. Some of these fields include Police Tactical Units, Army Rangers, Army, and United States Marines.


Does swat have dogs?

Yes, some SWAT teams utilize specially trained K9 units to assist in operations such as tracking suspects, detecting explosives or narcotics, and providing security. These highly trained dogs play a valuable role in enhancing the capabilities of SWAT teams.


What is the basic function of swat unit should swat unit only be reactive?

The basic function of a SWAT unit is to handle high-risk situations that exceed the capabilities of regular law enforcement officers. While SWAT units are primarily reactive in nature, they also engage in proactive measures such as training, planning, and intelligence gathering to prevent and respond effectively to potential threats.


How many people are in LAPD SWAT?

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Can you get swat clothing on GTAsa?

Yeah for sure check gtainside.com because it have many mods for swat clothing for use Yaps


What type of stuff does swat do?

swat flies, swat bees, swat spit, and aresst peeps.


Is swat all-stars better than aerials?

Swat all-stars is much better than aerials because swat is very clean and tight. Swat also perfects every year. For instance many people will have a full, and swat always takes risks. Aerials is sloppy and their not tight at all.