SWAT
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SWAT is the Los Angeles Police Department’s elite tactical unit specializing in high-risk operations such as hostage rescues, counterterrorism, and armed standoffs.
Aliases (5)
- SWAT (LAPD) ×47
- LAPD SWAT ×1
- S.W.A.T. ×1
- SWAT team ×1
- SWAT teams ×1
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
police tactical unit
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special weapons and tactics unit → |
| abbreviationFor |
Special Weapons and Tactics
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| country |
United States
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| field |
counterterrorism
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crisis response → law enforcement → public safety → |
| hasAbbreviation |
SWAT
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| hasRole |
support to patrol and detective divisions in high-risk events
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tactical response to critical incidents → |
| hasSelectionProcess |
competitive internal selection from LAPD officers
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| hasTraining |
close-quarters battle
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explosive breaching coordination → hostage rescue tactics → sniper and observer operations → tactical emergency medical support coordination → |
| jurisdiction |
City of Los Angeles
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| locatedIn |
Los Angeles
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| mission |
protect hostages and bystanders
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resolve critical incidents with minimal loss of life → support overall public safety in Los Angeles → |
| notableFor |
high-profile hostage rescue operations
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influence on portrayal of SWAT units in media → response to heavily armed suspects → |
| operatedBy |
Los Angeles Police Department
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| partOf |
Los Angeles Police Department
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| requires |
advanced tactical training
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crisis negotiation coordination → firearms proficiency → physical fitness → |
| specializesIn |
armed standoffs
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barricaded suspect incidents → counterterrorism → dignitary protection in high-risk situations → high-risk operations → high-risk warrant service → hostage rescue → |
| typeOf |
municipal police tactical unit
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| usesEquipment |
armored vehicles
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breaching tools → less-lethal weapons → special weapons → tactical gear → |
| worksWith |
LAPD Air Support Division
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LAPD Crisis Negotiation Team → federal law enforcement agencies in joint operations → |
Referenced by (6)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
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LL Cool J
("S.W.A.T.")
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filmWork |
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SWAT (LAPD)
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hasAbbreviation |
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Los Angeles Police Department
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hasDivision |
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Metropolitan Division (LAPD)
("LAPD SWAT")
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hasSubunit |
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Indiana State Police
("SWAT teams")
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hasTypeOfUnit |
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Dallas Police Department
("SWAT team")
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hasUnit |