LAPD SWAT’s strength lies in its specialized cadres, including snipers, explosive breachers, EMTs, tech operators, chemical and climber experts, each rigorously trained to handle complex scenarios.

Timothy Colomey, a former sergeant in the LAPD’s SWAT unit, filed a lawsuit alleging he faced retaliation for reporting misconduct. Colomey has alleged “unlawful killings” by SWAT members and claimed ...