About LVMPD SWAT
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Bureau is a full-time unit dedicated to managing high-risk operations within the community. Their primary mission is to respond to and peacefully resolve critical incidents and high-risk situations without loss of life. In collaboration with the Crisis Negotiation Team, SWAT focuses on securing the voluntary surrender of individuals and executing high-risk search warrant services in support of the department’s initiatives.
The LVMPD SWAT team is one of the few in the United States that operates full-time. Annually, they respond to an average of 55 hostage situations and execute approximately 365 high-risk search or arrest warrants. The team is also proficient in the use of less-lethal weapons and provides training to regular police officers.
Beyond their tactical duties, the SWAT team prioritizes the sanctity of human life. They are equipped to gather vital intelligence and buy critical time, facilitating improved decision-making and tactical planning. The department maintains the highest respect for the dignity and freedom of all individuals, relying minimally on the use of force.
The LVMPD SWAT Bureau ensures the safety and security of Las Vegas and its residents through its unwavering commitment to excellence.
LVMPD Presents
Outside Agency 40-Hour SWAT School
This school is designed for current Law Enforcement SWAT, Emergency Services, Special Response Operators, and their Supervisors. This school will cover LVMPD SWAT approved tactics in Hostage Rescue, Tubular (City Bus and School Bus) Hostage Rescue, Vehicle Assault Hostage Rescue, Debriefings from recent events (HR, Barricade), Tactical Planning for Search Warrants, Barricade Deployment and Planning, Hostage Rescue Deployment and a question and answer from our Specialties Breachers (manual, mechanical, ballistic, and explosive), Sniper and Grenadiers. The school will run Monday through Friday.
Details
Dates
April 28th – May 2nd, 2025
Cost
$800.00 per student (school is limited to 20 students)
Training Site
Most training will take place at 7600 E. Carey Las Vegas, Nevada 89156
Additional Information
Attendees will need to make their own hotel arrangements. A rental car is needed for transportation to and from training locations (If there are questions regarding where to stay send us an email).
Ballistic Helmet, Gas Mask, Ear/Eye Protection, Hat, Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Hydration system, Gloves, Combat or long sleeve shirt, Combat or long pants, Elbow and knee pads (optional), Boots, Tactical vest with armor and plates, Holsters and magazine pouches, Training pistol able to shoot marking rounds or blanks, Rifle (training bolt) able to shoot marking rounds or blanks, Handgun with three magazines, Rifle with three magazines, Lights for weapon systems, 250 handgun rounds, 250 rifle rounds
If you or your team plan to attend the school, please have each team member register. Upon completion of registration and payment, your spot will be confirmed; an email confirmation will be sent along with a detailed syllabus for each training day and the required waiver.