The Waco Police Department SWAT team will host a 6-day, 60-hour Basic SWAT School September 21-26, 2025. Class will begin at 1400 hours on Sunday, 09/21/25 at the McLennan Community College Emergency Services Education Center (7601 Steinbeck Bend Dr. Waco, Texas 76708).  Please arrive in PT gear or bring it with you to change into.

Topics covered include:

• SWAT History
• Team Selection and Structure
• Liability
• Equipment
• Breaching
• Distraction Devices
• Dynamic Entry
• Team Movements
• Vehicle-Related Tactics
• Sniper Operations
• Mission Planning
• Crisis Negotiations
• Less-Lethal Munitions
• Chemical Agents

This class will require physical exertion.

Prerequisites:

Students must be certified peace officers or active military personnel, in good standing with their agency. Students must be able to provide their agency ID on the first day of class.