Special Weapons and Tactics

For the vehicle sharing the same name, see S.W.A.T. (vehicle). For the HD Universe counterpart, see Tactical Response Unit.

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Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) are tactical units of many law-enforcement agencies featured in the Grand Theft Auto series. They first appeared in Grand Theft Auto 2, and they appeared in every 3D Universe game.

Description[]

The SWAT is the second level of law enforcement that pursues the player. They appear once the player has reached a three-star wanted level, and chase the player on foot when the player reaches a four-star wanted level.

Once the player has gained a three-star wanted level, they will rappel down from the police helicopters, and at a four-star level they will chase the player in an Enforcer. They will also deploy spike strips to slow the player down. They will be deployed out of the helicopters by means of grappling, with four at a time. SWAT teams always seem to aim for the player's tires and blow them out, making it more difficult to escape.

However, the dialogue in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas suggests that the SWAT Officers are quite unprofessional. This is reinforced when the officers make quotes such as "I'm getting rope burn!", when they are rappeling from a helicopter.

VCPD Crime Tree Record[]

SWAT

We are currently investigating allegations of corruption within rogue SWAT units in Vice City. Bribery thought to be rife. Remember to make sure this is covered up effectively to avoid voter dissatisfaction.

Equipment[]

Uniforms[]

Grand Theft Auto 2[]

SWAT Officers in Grand Theft Auto 2 possibly wear a Yellow Vest with a white PASGT Helmet.

Grand Theft Auto III[]

SWAT officers in Grand Theft Auto III wear a Gen X helmet with black sunglasses and a blue uniform. Their vests are blue and the helmets have "POLICE" printed on the front.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City[]

SWAT officers in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City wear a navy blue uniform with a tactical vest and kneepads. They also have a blue helmet and a black mask covering their face.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]

SWAT officers in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas have a dark blue uniform and wear a helmet with goggles, a mask, kneepads, and a tactical vest with "POLICE" decals on the front and back. They also have a holster containing a Glock pistol, though the Glock is never used in the game and is only seen in cutscenes.

Grand Theft Auto Advance[]

SWAT officers in Grand Theft Auto Advance wear a blue vest over a gray shirt and a gray helmet.

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories[]

SWAT officers in Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories are similar to Grand Theft Auto III officers but now have a navy blue uniform, kneepads, black tactical vest, and "SWAT" is only printed on the vest.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories[]

SWAT officers in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories have a helmet, black sunglasses, kneepads, navy blue pants, and only a t-shirt under the tactical vest. SWAT officers can appear with different skin colors and the shirt color will vary.