Joining Requirements and Training

SELECTION PROCESS

• SWAT Command will hold training exercises periodically to keep all individuals trained and ready for any situation

• SWAT Command will open these certain Training Scenarios as an Open Application for all Individuals who wish to Apply for SWAT

• During SWAT Training Applicants must be/show:

  • Senior Officers 

  • Correct Firearm Usage 

  • Teamwork with others → done through Stress and Non Stress Tests

  • Flexibility of scenarios → done through Stress Tests

  • Ability of De Escalating an active situation

• After Training the SWAT Command will reach out to individuals within the next few days and contact whether or not they would get approval or not into SWAT

TRAINING

• SWAT needs to be actively Trained in ALL aspects of regular LSPD 

• When training is held it is MANDATORY to all Active SWAT Members

  • If an Active SWAT Member can not attend they must reach out to SWAT Command Prior to the training being held

• SWAT members will be Selected to get GIU Certified, to assist Detectives that are gathering intel for Raids