Photos Counter Terror and Special Mission / Operations Units

[obcaleb_actual]

FBI

Those are FBI regional SWAT members. Last two photos are guys from the U.S Marshals SOG.

 

[vonFeilitzsch]

They basically look like military SOF. What does a cop need a silencer for? Camo? I really can't stand the way these cops dress up as soldiers.

 

[berkut76]

They basically look like military SOF. What does a cop need a silencer for? Camo? I really can't stand the way these cops dress up as soldiers.

I agree. But the US Justice Department is to blame as USMS SOG is being deployed into combat zones around the world as well: http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/334691

 

[santana]

Lithuania's riot [sic!] police special unit ARAS officer (front) and Lithuania's army rapid reaction unit officers attend the Zaibo Kirtis (Lightning Strike) joint anti-riot drill in Svencioneliai, Lithuania, May 10, 2015. Some 3,000 troops will be involved in this week's "Lightning Strike" exercise, simulating a response to armed groups seizing local government buildings, weapons stockpiles and airports to form a separatist government, as happened in Crimea and other parts of Ukraine. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins


Lithuania's police (R) and army snipers take their positions during the Zaibo Kirtis (Lightning Strike) joint anti-riot drill in Svencioneliai, Lithuania, May 10, 2015. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins

 

[Josiah]

I agree. But the US Justice Department is to blame as USMS SOG is being deployed into combat zones around the world as well: http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/334691

I remember reading this article a few years ago. Insightful one and shows the current blurring of lines between the military and law enforcement in today's world. It kinda "woke" me and made me realize the vast different between military units and law enforcement ones. When I was growing up, the small kid in me thought that "police" means a soldier working among civilians

 

[Josiah]

Some good old LAPD SWAT photos. Who else is glad that they didn't switch to an all-camo uniform for urban duties?

Source: https://lapolicefoundation.org/programs/swat-team/

 

[Bombardier]

Some good old LAPD SWAT photos. Who else is glad that they didn't switch to an all-camo uniform for urban duties?

Yep Camo is not a good look for civil Law Enforcement, sends out the wrong message to the people they serve. Great pics @Josiah

 

[Josiah]

Yep Camo is not a good look for civil Law Enforcement, sends out the wrong message to the people they serve. Great pics @Josiah

Thanks Bombardier I just watched the latest episode of the 2017 remake of "S.W.A.T" and I thought why not post photos of the LAPD SWAT in this forum.

I have nothing against outfitting police tactical units with military grade weaponry. Its just that wearing military-style camo uniforms in urban operations kinda sends out a wrong message.

 

[Josiah]

Some old school tactical policemen. These images are of ATF agents during the Waco siege.

Source: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/british-survivor-waco-cult-still-12103391

Source:
http://www.wacotrib.com/news/branch...cle_1c3b98b0-b32d-518f-91f1-ca68ba5fbc4a.html

FBI agents

Source:
http://historycollection.co/20-graphic-images-waco-siege-1993/2/

 

[berkut76]

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Ukrainian SOF (MoD) team demo.

 

[Stormovik]

French GIGN, 2015

 

[obcaleb_actual]

Mexican Army Pathfinders

 

[berkut76]

Mexican Army Pathfinders

Interesting boots. Also is the rifle a new version of FX-05?

 

[obcaleb_actual]

Interesting boots. Also is the rifle a new version of FX-05?

Oh no bro haha. Army Pathfinders use both MK16 and MK17 sometimes with the MK13 EGML as main platform.

 

[berkut76]

Oh no bro haha. Army Pathfinders use both MK16 and MK17 sometimes with the MK13 EGML as main platform.

SCARs NICE. Great rifle. But must be hell of expensive since only top of the top units adopted it.

 

[vonFeilitzsch]

 

[DENO]

They basically look like military SOF. What does a cop need a silencer for? Camo? I really can't stand the way these cops dress up as soldiers.

Well, actually the suppressors (not silencers!) are becaming essential for the special mission units who are specialized on to conduct close quarter battle, not just because to reduce the sound of the rounds but the most importantly to elminate the muzzle flash and gives the team members freedom to stick themselves closely without thinking they might actually harm their buddy's face/ear with their muzzle flash.

Another important issue indeed most of the people are thinking that the police agencies becoming more militaristic day by day, but for me it is necessary since the global terrorism has no spesific fronts or boundaries and it mostly occured against civilians in the form of bomb attacks/suicide missions or taking hostages. Therefore L.E. agencies must be equipped and trained enough to counter all of this threats. The times when they were dealing the angry boyz from the hoods as their top 1 concern is over....

 

[Josiah]

Photos from the aftermath of the stabbing attacks at The Hague earlier today.

Source: https://www.telegraaf.nl/nieuws/2002221/man-steekt-drie-mensen-politie-lost-schot

 

[santana]

Photos from the aftermath of the stabbing attacks at The Hague earlier today.

Source: https://www.telegraaf.nl/nieuws/2002221/man-steekt-drie-mensen-politie-lost-schot

Lol In Sneakers??? I remember the famous Los Angeles Bank Robery shotout there was a SWAT member who arrives at the scene in sneakers too!!!

 

[Josiah]

Lol In Sneakers??? I remember the famous Los Angeles Bank Robery shotout there was a SWAT member who arrives at the scene in sneakers too!!!

That famous footage lol. Here you go...

And also this one of the YAMAM officer responding to the incident near the Jerusalem bus station (back in 2015, I think).