Since its inception, LAPD SWAT Team members have affected the safe rescue of numerous hostages, arrested scores of violent suspects and earned hundreds of commendations and citations, including …

Metropolitan Division, commonly referred to as Metro Division or just Metro, is an elite division of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). It was formed in 1933 and is organized under the LAPD's …

The SWAT Team is responsible for the most dangerous tasks and the handling of the highest threats. With under 30 total members, the Special Weapons and Tactics Team is the best of the best in the...

66K Followers, 536 Following, 404 Posts - @lapd.swat on Instagram: "The official Instagram account for LAPD SWAT. Account managed by current operators, paying tribute to our past and embracing our …

SWAT Commanding Officer:Commander Robert Hicks (active) SWAT Assistant Commanding Officer:Captain Jessica Cortez. (resigned;transferred to FBI) Supervising Officer:Lieutenant Piper …

Jul 3, 2025 · Join us as we uncover the roles, responsibilities, and training of the LAPD SWAT team, highlighting their commitment to public safety and effective crisis resolution.

Jul 8, 2023 · In May 1974, LAPD SWAT were involved with a far-left militant organization that called themselves The United Federated Forces of the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA). Six members …

Jul 23, 2025 · Did you know LAPD SWAT was the nation’s first SWAT team? Stood up in the late 1960’s, the Los Angeles Police Department SWAT team paved the road ahead for the rest of the …

Due to it’s high level of training and success rate, LAPD SWAT is considered to be the preeminent SWAT team in North America. SWAT regularly trains with various police and military agencies, …

SWAT provides the Department with 24-hour coverage necessary for immediate response to barricaded suspects, snipers, and other high-risk incidents. Rapid deployment, surprise, extensive tactics …