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.

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck spoke with Eyewitness News about public safety, increased de-escalation training in the LAPD and how officers are addressing people with ...

That legislation mandated strict training, accountability and discipline procedures for the use of force by officers. Since the law was passed, however, the number of shootings has not dropped. The ...