Sunday, November 12, 2006

SWAT Operational Guidelines and Standardized Training Recommendations

California POST has published a good training manual for SWAT team operations and/or development. You can download a copy of the manual here:
http://www.post.ca.gov/training
/swatmanual/swatmanual.pdf

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Definition of SWAT
SWAT Team Components
Policy Considerations
Risk Assessment
Planning
Logistical and Resource Needs
Legal and Practical issues of SWAT Operations
Uniforms, Equipment, and Firearms
Personnel Selection, Physical Fitness and Core Skills Proficiency
SWAT Training
Multi-Jurisdictional SWAT Operations
After-Action Evaluation
Specialized Functions and Supporting Resources

A Basic SWAT Team Operational Components
Basic SWAT Course Topics
SWAT Core Competencies
SWAT/Tactical Commanders’ Course Topics
Core Competencies for SWAT K-9 Teams
Basic Crisis Negotiator Course Recommended Course Topics
Crisis Negotiations Core Competencies
Long Rifle/Observer Team Course Topic Recommendations Tactical Waterborne Core Competencies

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