The STAR team is a specialized unit of paramedics who work alongside SWAT officers to provide rapid medical care in high-risk situations, and must meet strict qualifications to join the team.

Tactical firearms instructor Frank Barile is retired Baltimore County SWAT officer who was on the Palczynski operation (WBAL Photo by Scott Wykoff) With some groups and organizations looking for ...

A whistleblower's lawsuit alleges the LAPD's vaunted tactical unit was run by a "SWAT Mafia" of influential veteran cops who encouraged the use of deadly force. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times) With a ...

Viral videos show armed officers removing passenger from Southwest flight in Atlanta as travelers describe 'scariest moments' ...

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) - An Arizona city has lost its specially trained tactical unit, commonly known as the SWAT team, due to an ongoing dispute when it comes to compensation. City of ...

DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The UAE SWAT Challenge continues to strengthen its position as a leading global platform bringing together elite tactical police and special forces units from ...

Timothy Colomey, a former sergeant in the LAPD’s SWAT unit, filed a lawsuit alleging he faced retaliation for reporting misconduct. Colomey has alleged “unlawful killings” by SWAT members and claimed ...

The UAE SWAT Challenge 2026 has wrapped up its 7th edition in spectacular fashion, once again proving why it is regarded as ...

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The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 6, 2026 /CNW/ -- The UAE SWAT Challenge continues to strengthen its position as a leading global ...

Former and current LAPD officers are expected to testify in a civil trial stemming from a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles that alleges the department’s vaunted tactical unit was run by a “SWAT ...