The Livonia Police SWAT Team was founded in the early 1970's to meet the new threat for Law Enforcement that was created by violent, organized criminal acts encountered in the turbulent 1960's. Criminals began to organize and train in military fashion utilizing high powered and automatic weapons as well as explosives. This was a threat that conventional Law Enforcement training and weaponry could not meet. When citizen's need help, they call the Police. The Livonia Police SWAT Team is a part time Team.
Officers apply when openings occur and are put through a rigorous testing process.
SWAT Officers are assigned to the various bureaus throughout the department. Some of these assignments are hostage rescue, barricaded gunmen, active shooters, high risk warrant entry and crowd control. The SWAT Team also has the benefit of a weeklong training session at Camp Grayling each year. Camp Grayling is a National Guard training facility in Grayling, Michigan. This web site has been established for informational purposes only.