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HI! my name Alec, I'm 25 years old from east India besides did my graduation in commerce. sir, i understand to get into SWAT team it requires an active police service experience besides a good physic and most crucially need to be the citizen of states, so since I'm not the citizen of U.S. I cannot apply either for police or SWAT team.

So sir, can you recommend me any educational SWAT academy in states, wherein I may be appointed directly as a SWAT officer after completion of prefixed course. I'm perfect in health and combat tactics theoretically LOL...

Thanks for your assistance sir, and looking forward to it very much...

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Alec:

 Your first problem will be getting the work visa to get to the states.  There are no private academies that offer SWAT style training to non police officers I'm afraid.    And, no academies that you can go where you would be automatically appointed to SWAT upon graduation.  You must first become a regular police officer then apply.

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General Maryland Law Enforcement, Maryland Law & Traffic Law, the Court System. How to start the process to become a Police Officer, different Police careers, the Interview process, General Police career questions

Experience

18 Years experience as a local and Federal Police officer. In addition to working "the road", I've worked as an Academy Instructor, Law Digest Compiler for Police Department, Community Policing coordinator, Department Gang officer, Bike Patrol Officer, and Advanced Accident Investigator. I've also served on the SWAT/SRT team, and currently work for the Department of Army Police (Federal Civilian) at Fort Detrick, Frederick Md, as a Sergeant. I'm Certified as a Police and Emergency Medical dispatcher through the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch.

Organizations
Police Marksman Association Fraternal Order of Police

Education/Credentials
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Prince Georges County Maryland Municipal Police Academy, Western Maryland Police Academy
Radar, Portable Breath Test, PR-24 Police Baton, ASP, Police Mountain Bike Certified. Maryland Police Training Commission Basic Instructor Certified. CALEA Certified Field Training Officer (FTO), Advanced Criminal Investigator School, Advanced Crash Investigator School, National Academies of Emergency Dispatch Certified Emergency Police Dispatch, Emergency Medical Dispatch, Emergency Telecommunications Operator.

Awards and Honors
Police Officer of the Year, Prince Georges County Municipal Police Chiefs Association (1995).
City of District Heights Police Officer of the Year, 1995.
Distinguished Service Cross for Valor, 1995 (National Association Chiefs of Police).

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