SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) Police Patch

Description

"Authentic"
LAPD SWAT Police/Tactical Patch
I personally received this patch from the L.A.P.D back in the mid-2000s. It is new and in
excellent condition and measures 3 7/8" wide by 1 5/8" high.
The Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team of the LAPD, provides the Department with
24-hour coverage necessary for immediate response to barricaded suspects, snipers, crisis
and hostage negotiations, potential suicide-related situations, and other high-risk incidents.
SWAT responds upon the request of the Incident Commander (IC) to barricade/hostage
episodes, and/or suicide intervention, as well as initiate service of high-risk warrants for all
Department entities.
The special weapons and tactics (SWAT) concept originated in the late 1960s as a result of
several sniping incidents against civilians and police officers around the country. Many of
these
incidents occurred in Los Angeles during and after the Watts Riot. Upon critical
examination of
how each incident was managed by police, the leadership of the LAPD
realized that an effective
response to these dangerous situations was virtually non-existent.