Buffalo Police Then and Now S.W.A.T.

 

SWAT is an acronym for Special Weapons And Tactics. The S.W.A.T. team consists of specially trained officers chosen from all sections within the police department. They respond to several main categories of calls: 
  • Hostage Situations
  • Sniper - Counter sniper
  • Barricaded subjects
  • Dignitary / V.I.P. Protection
  • High Risk Warrant Service
  • Hostage Rescue
  • Extraordinary/Rapid Deployment
  • High Risk Prisoner Transport
  • Civil Disturbances
SWAT Commander Captain Mark R. Maraschiello

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Photos contributed by Det Sgt Harvey Frankel BPD SWAT member
BPD SWAT Operation Photo Contributed by Harvey Frankel, Detective Sergeant
SWAT Member Lt Thomas Leatherbarrow and SWAT Commander Captain Mark Maraschiello
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