Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams are called to perform the most dangerous duties in law enforcement. These extreme situations include apprehending heavily armed suspects, hostage rescue, riots, and other dangerous duties. Through clear text and dramatic full-color photography, readers will learn how SWAT operators are selected and trained, the equipment they use, and the tactics needed to perform successful operations. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.