special weapons and tactics units

Describes SWAT teams, including what they are and what these teams do. Presented in both English and Spanish.

This photo-illustrated book describes the life of SWAT officers, including the work they do to catch dangerous criminals and free hostages.

Provides an introduction to bomb squads, including their history, function, equipment, and targeted criminals.

"Engaging images accompany information about SWAT team members. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the tools that a SWAT team uses.

Detailed text informs readers of the duties, skills, and training required of SWAT team members.

Provides an introduction to SWAT teams, discussing the people, the intense training of mind and body, and the technology that helps them do their jobs.

Examines SWAT, Special Weapons and Tactics, team members, looking at what kind of work they do and why they are necessary.

"Engaging images accompany information about SWAT team members. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--.

Argues that over the last several decades American police officers have increasingly become more like military ground troops.