SWAT Teams

GPTKB entity

Statements (65)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:law_enforcement
gptkbp:authority federal law enforcement
local law enforcement
gptkbp:commandStructure shooting
medic
operator
team leader
negotiator
breacher
gptkbp:controversy militarization of police
use of excessive force
gptkbp:culture depicted in movies
depicted in television
depicted in video games
gptkbp:equipment gptkb:shield
armored vehicles
sniper rifles
submachine guns
assault rifles
ballistic shields
flashbang grenades
tear gas
gptkbp:equivalentTo BOPE (Brazil)
GSG 9 (Germany)
RAID (France)
SAS (UK)
gptkbp:firstAgency gptkb:Los_Angeles_Police_Department
gptkbp:formedBy 1960s
gptkbp:fullName gptkb:Special_Weapons_and_Tactics
gptkbp:globalPresence used in other countries
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label SWAT Teams
gptkbp:members specially trained police officers
gptkbp:notableEvent gptkb:Waco_siege
gptkb:Columbine_High_School_massacre
gptkb:North_Hollywood_shootout
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:purpose counter-terrorism
hostage rescue
barricaded suspects
handle high-risk operations
high-risk warrant service
engage heavily armed criminals
gptkbp:relatedConcept gptkb:law_enforcement
emergency responders
counter-terrorism unit
gptkbp:tactics negotiation
containment
dynamic entry
sniper overwatch
less-lethal munitions
gptkbp:trainer close quarters combat
tactical driving
hostage negotiation
breaching techniques
firearms proficiency
gptkbp:uniform camouflage
tactical gear
black uniforms
ballistic helmets
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:law_enforcement
federal agencies
police departments
sheriff's offices
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Crisis_Negotiators
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7