Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team | AustinTexas.gov
The primary mission of the Austin Police SWAT team is to professionally resolve life threatening critical incidents, while striving to minimize negative impact on Austin’s residents and visitors. In addition, SWAT is to provide tactical, administrative and …
APD asks public to avoid continued SWAT response in northeast Austin
5 days ago · One person is in custody after the Austin Police Department SWAT unit responded to a report of a barricaded subject in northeast Austin, the agency said on social media.
SWAT call in Northeast Austin: Barricaded subject in custody, …
5 days ago · This afternoon, Austin Police Department SWAT responded to an incident in the Bartholdi Street, Blaine Road, and Bradbury Lane area. The incident did not impact our school day; regular car traffic ...
Avoid the area: Police respond to SWAT situation in northeast Austin …
A SWAT situation is currently underway in northeast Austin.. Austin police reported that a person had barricaded themselves just before 1:30 p.m. on Bartholdi Street, which is in a neighborhood ...
Suspect in custody after south Austin SWAT callout
Jan 26, 2025 · AUSTIN (KXAN) — Residents were ordered to shelter in place Sunday after SWAT was called out to south Austin. The order has since been lifted. According to the Austin Police Department, a...
Austin SWAT (@austin.swat) • Instagram photos and videos
5,093 Followers, 45 Following, 151 Posts - Austin SWAT (@austin.swat) on Instagram: "Official account of the Austin Police Department SWAT team in Austin, TX. This account is not continuously monitored. For emergencies, dial 911."
4 dead, including APD officer and suspect, in south Austin
Nov 11, 2023 · AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin police officer who died after a Saturday morning SWAT standoff in south Austin has been identified as senior officer Jorge Pastore, APD interim chief Robin...
Suspect arrested after SWAT incident in South Austin
Jul 11, 2024 · AUSTIN, Texas - A suspect is now in custody after a SWAT incident in South Austin, the Austin Police Department said. APD said on July 11 around 11:14 a.m., police responded to the 1700...
E Austin SWAT incident ends, suspect not in custody - KEYE
May 30, 2024 · AUSTIN, Texas — A SWAT incident in east Austin has wrapped up, but the Austin Police Department said the suspect is not in custody. It started with a 911 call around 12:27 a.m. Thursday, reporting a family violence situation in the 4900 block of Craigwood Drive.
Specialized Units | Department of Public Safety
The Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) is a highly trained team headquartered in Austin, whose primary mission is responding statewide to critical incidents of a high risk nature; such as hostage situations, barricaded subjects, active …
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