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What does the acronym ‘SWAT’ stand for?
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SWAT stands for Special Weapons and Tactics. The acronym was originally created in 1968 by the Los Angeles Police Department. The acronym was adopted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 1972. The acronym stands for Special Weapons and Tactics, which refers to the use of specially trained teams of police officers in hostage situations, as well as other tactical operations.