YOUR ARKANSAS STATE POLICE Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team is recognized by the Department of Homeland Security as a Level 1 team, the most elite designation. SWAT training focuses on problem-solving specific threats, such as barricaded suspects, hostage rescue, and counterterrorism missions. Training also includes less-lethal and chemical munitions, counterterrorism tactics, SWAT K-9 techniques, technology tactics (robots), firearms proficiency, ballistic-vehicle training (B.E.A.R. and