This is the Vapid TARV (commonly referred to as an "ARV"), the Department's SWAT team (D Platoon) currently operates three. "ARVs" are typically referred to by law enforcement agencies as being "armored rescue vehicles" with their primary use being to transport tactical officers to and from hostile situations and to assist with the recovery and protection of civilians in harm's way during terrorist threats, hostage incidents, or encounters with large gatherings of aggressors. The ARV is designed to provide protection from a variety of small arms, explosives and IED threats. Today we had the pleasure of getting one of our ARVs serviced by our partners down at the Department of Public Works who work diligently to keep our vehicle fleet running at all times. #lspdswat #swat #dteam #metro #114 #2110 #vapid #tarv #rescue #lifesaving #savinglives #arv #armoredtruck #truck #publicworks #police #tactical

#LSSD SEB SWAT canine operation in support of LSSD Operation Safe Streets for a search warrant on a felony suspect in the area of Davis with canine “Sam” has concluded. Forum Drive reopened. Neighborhood safe.

I never thought this day would come, especially so soon but today was my last ever shift as Lifeguard Section Chief with the Fire Department. Ten years of serving the community as a Lifeguard and Volunteer firefighter before making my way to Lifeguard Chief. From there I joined tactical medics and went on over 100 deployments alongside SWAT and SEB. I can't even count how many Ocean search and rescues, or water rescues I've been apart of over the years. I'm grateful for my Lifeguard family for an awful lot of things, for welcoming me in all those years ago and making me the person I am today. Now it's time to hand the mantle to someone else. My goal is to continue helping others and supporting businesses in a different role. A new adventure awaits.

#LSSD SEB SWAT operation for an armed vehicle pursuit suspect in support of LSSD Senora Station has concluded. The suspect stopped in Downtown Los Santos and was placed into custody. Elgin Avenue reopened. Neighborhood safe.

Run with SWAT day!

#LSSD SEB SWAT operation for three barricaded suspects, including one High Risk Arrest Warrant suspect, in the area of El Burro Heights, in support of the #LSSD Gang Enforcement Team and Narcotics Bureau has concluded. Three suspects in custody. Fudge Lane reopened. Neighborhood safe.

LSPD NEWS: NR037-24bg LSPD SWAT and LSSD SEB Resolve Hostage Crisis

Fugitive apprehension of a high-risk PAL (parolee-at-large) belonging to the gang Rollin 60s Crips has concluded in Davis, Forum Drive. Subject was apprehended by the Division of Adult Parole Operations Parole Apprehension Team (SAPAT) and OCS-Special Service Unit (SSU). Also on scene were our partners assigned to the Los Santos Police Departments Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), Canine (K-9), and Gangs and Narcotics Division (GND). Since 1890, 99% of fugitives that have escaped from a prison, work camp, fire camp, or parole have been apprehended.

#LSSD SEB SWAT operation for an armed hostage situation around Morningwood in support of #LSPD Metropolitan Division and Senora Sheriff's Station has concluded. Suspect in custody, hostage treated by SEB Tactical Medics. Morningwood Boulevard reopened. Neighborhood safe.

The picture of success with the patrol deputies who covered us during the #LSSD SEB SWAT operation of today's early morning in the area of Cypress Flats. Suspects in custody. South Shambles reopened. Neighborhood safe.