Special Weapons And Tactics

Specially trained officers respond to critical incidents such as: hostage rescue, hostage negotiations, barricaded suspects, high risk arrests, search warrants or any other dangerous situation where their special training can be put to use.  SWAT teams get their training from monthly training activities and from annual training at Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center where they are trained with other SWAT teams and get special instruction from Nebraska State Patrol and FBI SWAT teams.  The SWAT team includes officers from Scottsbluff Police Department, Gering Police Department, and the Scotts Bluff County Sheriff's office.

The SWAT Team can be recognized by their black uniforms with POLICE written across the back and front.

The purpose of the SWAT Team is:

(1) to stop the momentum of violent crime;

(2) control violent situations;

(3) protect the lives and property of citizens.

If you see the SWAT team in your area, please stay clear for your own protection and for the safety of those involved!