LAPD Swat Team
The concept of special weapons and tactic teams originated in the late 1960's as a
response to several sniping incidents against civilians and police forces throughout the
U.S. The most notable incident being the Texas Tower Massacre. During this time Los
Angeles experienced many problems of it's own. Escalated violence toward police and
civilians became all too common. Realizing that an effective response to these dangerous
situations were virtually non-existent, LAPD officer John Nelson presented the special
weapons and tactics concept to Darryl F. Gates, a young police inspector. Inspector
Gates approved the concept and the formation of a small group of highly disciplined
offices utilizing special weapons and tactics to cope with the new level of violence and
unusual assaults. The first SWAT unit consisted of fifteen, four man teams. The members
were volunteers from the various ranks of patrol and police assignments who had various
military training. In 1971, SWAT was recognized as a full time unit with the Metropolitan
Division. The Metropolitan Division of the known as the tactical unit of the LAPD, was
organized into 'A', 'B', and 'C' platoon, and was given the designation of 'D' platoon,
and at the same time formally adopted the acronym SWAT. SWAT stands for Special
Weapons and Tactics. Due to it's high level of training and success rate, LAPD SWAT is
considered to be the preeminent SWAT team in North America. SWAT regularly trains
with various police and military agencies, sharing their knowledge and honoring their
skills.
STRUCTURE
SWAT, officially recognized as LAPD 'D' platoon, is comprised of 60 officers, 6
sergeants, and 1 Lieutenant. The Lieutenant, refereed...
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shoulder coverage, as well as side torso protection. Inside each front panel is a large
pocket into which an extra plate is inserted as the vest is donned. As the front of the vest
is overlapped and zipped up, the plate is centered on the torso. The entry plate is body
contoured and constructed from a polyethylene fiber made by Allied Signal. Entry plate
weight is 4.4 pounds and will defeat 7.62 x 51mm NA TO full metal jacket ammunition
and similar rounds such as .223 and 7.62 x 39mm, as well as soft nosed expanding rifle
bullets. Overall weight of the Cover Six Plus is 16 pounds.
Balaclava/Tactical Gloves: The head and gauntlet style gloves warn by 'D' platoon are
made of fire retardant material nomex. Their wear offers protection to the officers
extremities when encountering sharp objects, chemical and gas explosions.
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