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 throughout the community. Their primary mission is to respond to and peacefully resolve critical incidents without loss of life. In partnership 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.
LVMPD SWAT is one of the few full-time teams in the country. Each year, they respond to numerous hostage situations and carry out approximately 365 high-risk search or arrest warrants. The team is also trained in the use of less-lethal weapons and provides tactical training to other officers across the department.
Beyond tactical operations, the SWAT team emphasizes the sanctity of human life. They are equipped to gather critical intelligence and buy valuable time to support informed decision-making and effective planning. The department maintains a strong commitment to respecting the dignity and rights of all individuals, with a focus on minimizing the use of force.
Through their skill, discipline, and dedication, the LVMPD SWAT Bureau plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of Las Vegas and its residents.
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
November 3rd–7th, 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.