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swat

[swot] / swɒt /


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"SWAT team, bomb squad, K9 team, gang unit, negotiators, drone team. Every single asset we have to bring this to the safest conclusion is out here right now," he continued.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The sheriff's office added that the gunman's home in Anaconda had been searched, and "cleared by SWAT" teams.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2025

According to pretrial court filings, Grasso alleges one of her bosses at SWAT, Lt.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2024

Propster, who’d previously worked in SWAT, said he suggested starting off the scenario with a flashbang trainer, a nonexplosive device that resembles another common tool in the law enforcement arsenal: a flashbang, or stun grenade.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2023

Mr. McCraw excoriated Mr. Arredondo for letting injured children and teachers languish while waiting for SWAT, protective equipment and keys.

From New York Times • Oct. 12, 2022




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