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 | | The SWAT Team was formed in 1982 with 12 members whose purpose it was to respond to any crisis event in or around the city of Charleston. |
 | | The SWAT Team’s primary purpose is to perform Hostage Rescue, as well as respond to incidents involving Barricaded Subject(s) or Active Shooters. |
 | | The SWAT Team trains a minimum of three days a month and focuses on areas that include; Team Building, Team Movement, Building Entry, Waterborne Operations, Vessel Boarding, Vehicle Assault, Active Shooter, Rappelling, PT, Gas/Munitions, as well as Scenario Based Training, utilizing the Simunition-based weapons training system. |
| www.ci.charleston.sc.us /dept/content.aspx?nid=797&cid=1795 (331 words) |
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