Kansas City Police Department launches new ropes program for SWAT team

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) has launched a new ropes program for SWAT officers.

KCPD said the program will help officers in rescue operations, such as negotiator responses on rooftops and bridges.

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“These highly-skilled officers have been training for if and when they are needed in these situations,” the police department said on Facebook.

  1. SWAT officers hanging from ropes during training
    KCPD launches new ropes program for SWAT training
  2. SWAT officers hanging from ropes during training
    KCPD launches new ropes program for SWAT training
  3. SWAT officer hanging from ropes during training
    KCPD launches new ropes program for SWAT training
  4. SWAT officer hanging from ropes during training
    KCPD launches new ropes program for SWAT training

“SWAT continually looks for ways to serve the community, including in high-risk situations.”

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