Basic S.W.A.T Officer
This course is directed toward Law Enforcement Officers recently assigned to a specialized SWAT or emergency response team. This course will provide the participants with an understanding of contemporary theories and concepts used during Law Enforcement tactical operations. Participants will gain practical experience operating as a member of a team during practical and scenario-based field exercises designed to develop both individual and team tactics. Participants will gain practical experience planning, developing & executing missions. Upon completion of this course participants will possess the fundamental knowledge and skills to function in the various positions required of a SWAT team member.
Class Size: 30 Maximum
Organization: Classroom lecture & demonstrations are followed-up with applied skill practice sessions culminating in three scenarios.
Course Length: 50 Hours, 5 days (0700-1800)
Course Objectives:
1. Students will learn the history and philosophy of SWAT.
2. Students will learn the structure and organization of a SWAT team and the roles and responsibilities of each.
3. Introduction to the specialized equipment and munitions used by SWAT teams.
4. Students will learn the overarching principles associated with LETCSA and how they apply to SWAT operations.
Course Topics:
1. Introduction to SWAT
2. Equipment (individuals)
3. Equipment (team)
4. Decision making
5. Emotional Intelligence
6. Structure clearing
7. Critical Life-Saving skills
8. Downed person rescues
9. SWAT specific case law
10. Less Lethal, FSDD, Chemical agents
11. Breaching
12. Team Arrest Procedures
13. Immediate action drills
Grading: Students will be required to pass a written examination at the conclusion of this course (80% minimum)
NOTICE
Available Sessions are located in the ACADIS
List of Available Training. To see those sessions and for registration,
please follow this link – Available Training.
Once on this training page, locate the
“FILTERS” button at the top right-hand side of the page.
In the “Keyword” Field, type –0521 and then hit the APPLY button.
All available FTO Sessions will be displayed.
For more information on each session, click the individual session.
Contact your agency ACADIS training manager
to register.
1. Current member of a SWAT team.
2. Proficient with intermediate rifle or (SMG) and handgun.
(206) 786-8951
Who can attend our classes?
This course is open to law enforcement officers who have been recently assigned to a specialized SWAT or emergency response team.Required Equipment
1. Helmet
2. Entry Vest
3. Gloves
4. Tactical Uniform to include footwear
5. Rifle/SMG + (3) magazines
6. Handgun + (3) magazines
7. Eye and hearing protection
8. APR (Gas Mask)
9. PT gear
Recommended equipment:
1. Inert firearm (i.e. SIRT)
2. NLTA (SIMS or UTM)
Dress Code
Visitors attending training at the WSCJTC are encouraged to wear their agency logo shirt/uniform or agency ID badge while on campus.
Visitors not wearing agency identification can attend classes in business casual attire. They will need to check in at the front desk and wear a clip-on visitor's identification card.
Schedule
Class hours are 0700-1800, Monday– Friday, with the exception of State and Federal Holidays.Cancellation
To cancel registration, send email to appliedskills@cjtc.wa.gov . Cancellations must be received at least 14 days prior to class.
Training sessions
| Session | Session Title | Dates & Hours | Location | Status | Cost |
| 0521-3 | Basic S.W.A.T Officer (Class is Sunday through Thursday) | 10/22/2023 - 10/26/2023 |
West Valley Fire Station 10000 Zier Road Yakima, WA 98908 |
Open | $800 |