Metropolitan Division, commonly referred to as Metro Division or just Metro, is an elite division of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) under its Special Operations Group. Metropolitan …

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 …

S.W.A.T.: Created by Shawn Ryan, Aaron Rahsaan Thomas. With Shemar Moore, David Lim, Jay Harrington, Patrick St. Esprit. Follows a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Special …

Feb 18, 2022 · In Los Angeles, with growing interest in setting up tactical response teams to counter an increase of violent crimes during and immediately after the 1965 Watts riots, the …

a. Primary characteristics of SWAT that distinguishes it from other units is the focus of effort b. SWAT teams are focused on tactical solutions, as opposed to other functions, such as …

Jul 21, 2019 · Despite the steady drop in violent crime since L.A.’s apex of violence in the late 80s and early 90s, the city that was instrumental in the development of SWAT remains a tough …

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). …

Lee is currently one of the two lieutenants leading the Los Angeles Police Department's metropolitan division, D-Platoon, which is better known as LAPD SWAT. In total, Lee has …

Apr 15, 2010 · Former LAPD Chief Daryl Gates, who died today at the age of 83, was a law enforcement leader with a special place of honor among tactical units. Some mythology exists …

The LAPD's highly skilled Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) division is responsible for handling high-risk situations with specialized training and equipment. Equipped with advanced …