SWAT crisis negotiators ditch ammo for intel

MAXWELL, Texas (KXAN) — Dozens of SWAT officers from around the world are meeting in Central Texas to train and compete, but this type of training does not look like what many people expect when they hear “SWAT.”
This week’s competition focuses on hostage negotiation, working to resolve scenarios before they turn volatile.
The crisis negotiators do not use tactical weapons, instead, they focus on making contact with suspects and victims involved in dangerous situations.
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