SWAT

**SWAT** (*special weapons and tactics*) is a heavily armed unit of police officers who have to pass through rigorous trainings to respond to heavily armed suspects in dangerous situations such as serving high risk warrants, rescuing hostages, dislodging barricaded suspects and responding to active shootings with rapid deployments. They are trained to assist regular uniformed officers that are in need of backups, and when an officer is down the SWAT is the go-to unit. Despite the SWAT's heavy weapons, their ultimate purpose is be a life saving organization in the face of violent incidents. To follow that mantra a SWAT officer is only permitted to fire their weapons under the strict Rules of Lethal Engagement.

## The In-Game Team

In the single player mode of SWAT 4 and the The Stetchkov Syndicate expansion, the player is assigned to the following team:

**Lead**: He is the player character. His full name is defined by the player's career name. His nickname is Boss, given that he leads the team. He counts 13 years of service, and his Badge Number is 3187. In the game files, he's referenced as either TeamLead or officer 0. This is his bio:

*A recent transfer from Los Angeles, the Sergeant is cool under fire and always business-like. With a new element to command, he will have to gain the respect of his squad while on the job.*

**Steven Reynolds**: He's a member of the red team and the team's oldest member, counting 28 years of service in the force and 25 in SWAT. His nickname is Gramps, given his age. His Badge Number is 3077. In the game code, he's referenced as either OfficerRedOne or officer 1. This is his bio:

*A thirty year veteran of the force, and 25 year veteran of SWAT, Officer Reynolds is the most experienced member of the element. His experience has taught him that staying calm can be the key to survival as a SWAT officer. Realizing the value of his experience, he is always willing to give his advice to the element.*

**Anthony Girard**: He is a member of the red team and has 12 years of service on the force. His nickname is Subway, and his Badge Number is 3518. In the game code, he's referenced as either OfficerRedTwo or officer 2. This is his bio:

*Officer Girard is a local boy, born and raised in the metropolitan area, Girard has been a member of SWAT for 6 years and been decorated for his bravery on 2 occasions.*

**Zachary Fields**: He is a member of the blue team and has 4 years of experience in the force. His nickname is Hollywood due to being raised in the streets. His badge number is 3975. In the game code, he's referenced as either OfficerBlueOne or officer 3. This is his bio:

*Spending only 2 years on the streets before passing the rigorous SWAT training course and trials, Officer Fields is one of the youngest officers on the force to be promoted to SWAT. Although a bit of a loudmouth, he has proven to be a capable operator.*

**Allen Jackson**: He's is a member of the blue team and has 16 years of service on the force. His nickname is Python, due to being an athlete. His badge number is 3248. In the game code, he's referenced as OfficerBlueTwo or officer 4. This is his bio:

*Officer Jackson has had a long and distinguished career on SWAT. As well as being a top-notch operator, Jackson prides himself on being an athlete. He is in peak physical condition and can be an intimidating presence on any operation.*

## Trivia

* The PSP game *SWAT Target Liberty* reveals the lead's name is Kurt Wolfe.