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Law Agency Special Ops Teams are in Tulsa for the Oklahoma SWAT Competition

KWGS News

Law Enforcement Special Operations teams from across Oklahoma come to Tulsa for an annual competition. In the picture, a team from the Edmond police department takes a turn on the obstacle course at the Tulsa Police Academy. Nine departments from across the state are competing. Captain Mike Eckert is Commander of the Tulsa Special Operations team, he says the events help members work as a team in a stressful situation, but have a little fun at the same time. Prizes are awarded for winners in various events.

The teams participate in an obstacle course, hostage rescue, sniper, and pistol and rifle skills events.