S W A T

S.W.A.T (Special Weapons And Tactics) is an elite counter-terrorist tactical unit, similar to the U.S. Navy Seals and Germany's GSG-9 special unit, in American police departments, which is trained to perform exceptionally dangerous, high-risk, counter-terrorism operations that fall outside of the abilities of regular patrol officers. These can include serving high-risk arrest warrants, performing hostage rescue and/or armed intervention, preventing terrorist attacks and counter-terrorism, and engaging heavily-armed criminals. Like other Special Forces units, SWAT teams are equipped with the latest state of the art specialized firearms including assault rifles, submachine guns, shotguns, carbines, riot control agents, stun grenades, and high-powered rifles for marksmen (snipers). They have specialized equipment including heavy body armor, entry tools, armored vehicles, and night vision optics.