FBI Special Weapons and Tactics Teams

FBI Special Weapons and Tactics Teams
Country	United States of America
Branch	Varies
Type	SWAT
Size	Varies
Commanders
Current commander	Varies

FBI Special Weapons and Tactics Teams are specialized tactical teams (SWAT) of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). SWAT agents are specially trained to intervene in high-risk events like hostage and barricade situations. The FBI maintains SWAT teams at each of its 56 field offices throughout the country varying in size up to about 42 members. In the event of a large scale problem that local law enforcement does not have the resources to handle, FBI SWAT teams from the local field office, as well as outside the local region can be dispatched to aid the local authorities.

SWAT teams are considered very versatile and can be used in various types of operations.[1]

Several factors can determine the use for SWAT. Some of those factors are:

A total of nine to fourteen of the larger FBI SWAT teams bear the designation of "Enhanced FBI SWAT" Teams; they are specially trained to be able to assist the FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team if needed. Enhanced FBI SWAT teams comprise a larger number of personnel than regular teams, in addition to having access to a more extensive range of tactical equipment and methods. They are also available for worldwide deployment should the need arise, and can assist in military and intelligence special operations.

FBI SWAT Teams carry a variety of weapons that are generally found in most other law enforcement and counterterrorist tactical teams. The following are some of the primary weapons of FBI SWAT

The FBI SWAT teams use vehicles similar to those that local SWAT teams use, such as:

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