Statistics point to the success of Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) and Crisis Negotiation Teams (CNT) units in California and across the nation. Despite these successes, SWAT and CNT units must continuously evolve their tactics to conform to changes in the law, technological advances, and societal expectations in order to be ready for future incidents.

Those involved in SWAT and CNT are not the only law enforcement personnel who need to know how these special units operate. Even if an agency doesn’t have its own SWAT or CNT units, its officers may be called upon to work with these units from another agency in the region. Using a unique mix of scenarios and firsthand interviews with subject matter experts, this telecourse examines the origins of tactical teams and details the various considerations for SWAT and CNT with segments on preplanned events, spontaneous events (including active shooter), and post-SWAT incident analysis.

The main telecourse DVD program offers three viewing options:

1. Play Telecourse in its entirety (107 min.)

2. Select among eight Telecourse segments:

• Introduction (19 min.)
• Pre-Planned Events (24 min.)
• SWAT Activation (14 min.)
• Preparing for SWAT Arrival (18 min.)
• Working with SWAT and CNT (16 min.)
• Active Shooter Considerations (8 min.)
• After a SWAT Incident (3 min.)
• Wrap-Up (4 min.)

3. Select among seven Telecourse interactions (scenarios only):

• SWAT: Warrant Service Request (3 min.)
• SWAT: Warrant Service Briefing (4 min.)
• SWAT: Warrant Service Contain & Callout (4 min.)
• Response to a Domestic Violence Call (2 min.)
• Initial Supervision to a Domestic Violence Call (2 min.)
• Requesting SWAT (5 min.)
• Active Shooter (3 min.)

A separate SWAT Operations Bonus Materials DVD disc offers additional segments for command level or executive staff, plus segments designed specifically for viewing by SWAT and CNT members.