@LSPDHQ LSPD SWAT serving search warrants this month, resulting in seizure of guns, drugs, and other illegal articles.

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@LSPDHQ SWAT responded to 107th Street for six barricaded suspects, armed with a variety of long guns. @LSFD TEMS responded to provide assistance. All six suspects were taken into custody.

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@LSPDHQ LSPD SWAT responding to Juniper Avenue for two suspects barricaded after a vehicle pursuit. Two suspects in custody, two guns recovered.

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@LSPDHQ LSPD SWAT Officers utilized Aerial Platform Tactics twice this week to bring successful resolutions to barricaded suspects on rooftops. Multiple suspects in custody and long guns recovered.

Nine months ago 6 selectees began the LSPD SWAT selection course. The nine month process entails a 12 week SWAT school and 6 month operational performance evaluation.
During the 12 week tactical course, selectees must demonstrate and perform a variety of technical and tactical skills under extreme evaluation. Selectees are introduced and tested in numerous disciplines. The disciplines range from firearms proficiency, tactical movement, crisis negotiations, and other additional LE specialized skill sets.

Upon graduating the qualification course, selectees continue with a six month operational evaluation. At the successful completion of the nine month process, these Officers have earned the title of LSPD SWAT Officer.