🏋️♀️Physical fitness is crucial for SWAT officers, who must complete obstacle courses and fitness tests.
🔒Breaching doors is an important skill for SWAT officers, requiring proper technique and equipment.
🧗♀️Rappelling is an essential skill for SWAT officers, allowing them to access buildings quickly and safely.
👥SWAT operations rely on teamwork, communication, and trust among team members.
💥Explosive breaching is sometimes necessary for SWAT officers to gain access to locked structures.
What physical fitness requirements do SWAT officers have to meet?
—SWAT officers must pass physical fitness tests, including sprinting, obstacle courses, and exercises like push-ups and sit-ups.
What is the purpose of breaching doors?
—Breaching doors allows SWAT officers to quickly and safely enter locked structures during operations.
Why is rappelling important for SWAT officers?
—Rappelling allows SWAT officers to access buildings from heights quickly and safely, which is often necessary in their operations.
How important is teamwork in SWAT operations?
—Teamwork is crucial in SWAT operations, as officers rely on each other for support, communication, and coordination.
When is explosive breaching used?
—Explosive breaching is used when SWAT officers need to quickly gain access to locked structures that cannot be opened through other methods.
00:00Join Michelle as she attends SWAT Academy, where she will undergo physical fitness tests and learn important skills for SWAT officers.
00:20David Nisslight, Chief of the San Diego Police Department, explains the physical fitness requirements for SWAT officers.
01:02Michelle attempts to complete the physical fitness course, including sprinting and completing obstacles.
02:38Michelle reflects on the challenges of the physical fitness tests and the importance of maintaining physical strength.
04:09Michelle participates in training for breaching doors, learning techniques and using tools to enter locked structures.
06:01Michelle learns about working in a team environment and the importance of communication and trust among SWAT officers.
09:17Michelle experiences explosive breaching, where SWAT officers use controlled explosives to gain access to locked doors.
11:35Michelle faces her fear of heights as she learns rappelling techniques and descends down a building.
