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Copyright Hans-Christian Vortisch 2001
LOCAL US POLICE FORCES
The inventories of a number of local law enforcement agencies, including state police departments and many SWAT units.
Alaska
Anchorage Police Department
Issue sidearm is the 11.43×23mm (.45 ACP) Glock 21.
Arizona
Arizona Department of Public Safety
Between 1986 and 1998, the 9×19mm SIG-Sauer P226 and 11.43×23mm (.45 ACP) SIG-Sauer P220-1 had been in use. Since 1998, the Arizona State Troopers have their choice of 10×21mm (.40 S&W) SIG-Sauer handguns, depending on personal preference: each officer fields either a P226, P229 or P239 pistol. Patrol officers also have 5.56×45mm Colt AR-15A2 semi-automatic rifles, 5.56×45mm Ruger Mini-14 semi-automatic rifles and 18.5×70mmR (12-gauge) Remington Model 870 pump-action shotguns.
Vehicles include the Bell Model 206L-3 LongRanger III helicopter
Arizona
Arizona Department of Public Safety
Special Operations Unit (SOU)
The SOU of the Arizona State Troopers field the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) SIG-Sauer P226 and P229 pistols, 9×19mm H&K MP5A3 submachine gun, 10×21mm (.40 S&W) H&K MP5/40A3 submachine gun, Colt AR-15A2 Model 645 burst-fire rifle (M16A2), 5.56×45mm H&K HK93A2 semi-automatic rifle, 7.62×51mm H&K HK91A2 semi-automatic rifle, 6.16×51mm (.243 Winchester) Ruger Model 77R bolt-action sniper rifle and 7.62×51mm Remington Model 700 bolt-action sniper rifle.
Arizona
Navajo Nation Tribal Police
Special Operations Unit (SOU)
The Navajos got the 9×19mm H&K P7M13 pistol in 1989.
The Chevrolet Tahoe 4×4 is used as patrol car.
Arizona
Phoenix Police Department
Special Assignments Unit (SAU)
This unit has four 8-man teams, each officer being armed with a 10×21mm (.40 S&W) Glock 22 or 23 pistol, plus 9×19mm H&K MP5A3 submachine guns, 11.43×23mm (.45 ACP) H&K UMP submachine guns, 5.56×45mm Colt CAR-15A2 Model 723 assault carbines, 5.56×45mm Steyr AUG A1 assault rifles, 7.62×51mm Robar SR-60 bolt-action sniper rifles and 18.5×70mmR (12-gauge) Remington Model 870P pump-action shotguns.
Air support is provided by MDHC MD 520N helicopters.
Arizona
Tucson Police Department
Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT)
The SWAT team in Tucson has 10×21mm (.40 S&W) H&K USP pistols (each officer carries a second pistol for backup), 9×19mm H&K MP5SD3 suppressed submachine guns, 10×21mm (.40 S&W) H&K MP5/40A2 submachine guns, 5.56×45mm Steyr AUG A1 assault rifles, 7.62×51mm Robar SR-60 bolt-action sniper rifles and 18.5×70mmR (12-gauge) Benelli M1 Super 90 semi-automatic shotguns.
The vehicle park includes two FMC M113A1 tracked armoured personnel carriers and two Bell Model 206B JetRanger helicopters.
California
California Highway Patrol
The issue handgun used to be the 9×29mmR (.38 Special) S&W Model 68 Combat CHP Stainless revolver (with 4" or 6" barrel, officer's choice). In 1990, the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) S&W Model 4006 pistol was adopted. Other weapons used on patrol are the 5.56×45mm Colt HBAR-15A2 Model 6700 Match Sporter semi-automatic rifle and 18.5×70mmR (12-gauge) Remington Model 870P pump-action shotgun.
The CHP uses BMW R1100 RTP motorcycles, Ford Crown Victoria patrol cruisers and Eurocopter AS 350D AStar helicopters.
California
Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)
The standard sidearm is the 9×19mm Beretta Model 92F, the shotgun used is the 18.5×70mmR Remington Model 870P. Since 1997, sergeants and supervisors also get a 5.56×45mm Colt AR-15A1 Model 603 rifle (M16A1) converted to semi-automatic fire only. These are stored in a locked rack in the trunk.
California
Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)
Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT)
The LAPD-SWAT has customised 11.43×23mm (.45 ACP) Colt M1911A1 pistols, 11.43×23mm (.45 ACP) H&K MK23 pistols, 9×19mm H&K MP5A4N submachine guns, 5.56×45mm CAR-15A2 Model 723 assault carbines, 5.56×45mm H&K HK33KA1 assault carbines (with 4× scope, mostly replaced by the CAR-15A2 and AR-15A2), 5.56×45mm Colt AR-15A2 Model 702 assault rifles, 5.56×45mm Robar SR-60 bolt-action sniper rifles (with 9× scope), 7.62×51mm H&K PSG1 sniper rifles (with nightvision scope), 7.62×51mm Remington Model 700 bolt-action sniper rifles (with 9× scope), 12.7×99mm Barrett Model 82A1 sniper rifles and 18.5×70mmR (12-gauge) Benelli M1 Super 90 semi-automatic shotguns. The 18.5×70mmR (12-gauge) Remington Model 870 pump-action shotgun is used to launch less-than-lethal munitions.
The armoury also holds 5.56×45mm Colt AR-15A1 Model 603 assault rifles (M16A1), 5.56×45mm ArmaLite AR-18 assault rifles and at least one 7.62×51mm Saco M60 machine gun, but these are not usually issued.
Support vehicles include GMC Suburban vans, a Cadillac Gage V-100 Commando armoured car and Bell Model 206B JetRanger, Bell Model 205 Huey (UH-1H) and Bell Model 406 helicopters. The UH-1H is usually used by SWAT.
California
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
The standard sidearm used to be the 9×29mmR (.38 Special) S&W Model 15 Combat Masterpiece revolver (4" barrel). It was replaced by the 9×19mm Beretta Model 92F pistol.
California
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Special Enforcement Detail (SED)
Guns include the 9×19mm Beretta Model 92F pistol, 9×19mm H&K MP5A3 submachine gun, 5.56×45mm Colt AR-15A2 Model 701 assault rifle, 7.62×51mm Remington Model 700 bolt-action sniper rifle (with 9× scope), 18.5×70mmR (12-gauge) Benelli M1 Super 90 semi-automatic shotgun and 18.5×70mmR (12-gauge) Remington Model 870P pump-action shotgun.
Vehicles include a Cadillac Gage Peacemaker 4×4 armoured car and MDHC MD 530N helicopter.
California
San Francisco Police Department
Issue the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) Beretta Model 96D Brigadier pistol and 18.5×70mmR (12-gauge) Beretta Model 1201FP semi-automatic shotgun.
California
Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department
Issue guns include the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) H&K USP pistol.
California
Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department
Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT)
Issue guns include the 9×19mm Glock 19 pistol, 9×19mm H&K MP5A4N submachine gun and 7.62×51mm H&K PSG1 sniper rifle (with 10× scope).
Colorado
Denver Police Department
Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT)
The Metro SWAT team in Denver has 9×19mm H&K MP5A3 submachine guns, 5.56×45mm Steyr AUG A1 assault rifles, 7.62×51mm Remington Model 700 bolt-action sniper rifles and 18.5×70mmR (12-gauge) Remington Model 870P pump-action shotguns.
District of Columbia
Washington, DC, Metropolitan Police
Issues the 9×19mm Glock 17 pistol since 1989.
District of Columbia
Washington, DC, Metropolitan Police
Emergency Response Team (ERT)
Issues the 9×19mm SIG-Sauer P226 pistol, 9×19mm Colt CAR-15 Model 633 submachine gun, 9×19mm Colt CAR-15 Model 635 submachine gun, 9×19mm IMI Model 39 Uzi submachine gun, 5.56×45mm Colt AR-15A2 Model 645 (M16A2) burst-fire rifle, 7.62×51mm Remington Model 700 bolt-action sniper rifle (with 10× scope) and 18.5×70mmR (12-gauge) Remington Model 870P pump-action shotgun.
Support vehicles include the Cadillac Gage Peacekeeper 4×4 armoured car and Bell Model 412EP helicopter.
Delaware
Delaware State Police
Adopted the 9×22mm (.357 SIG) SIG-Sauer P229 pistol in the late 1990s.
Florida
Metro-Dade Police Department
Special Response Team (SRT)
Standard sidearm was the 9×19mm SIG-Sauer P228 pistol, until replaced by the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) H&K USP pistol in 2000. In addition, the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) H&K MP5/40A2 submachine gun, 5.56×45mm Colt AR-15A2 Model 645 burst-fire rifle (M16A2), 7.62×51mm Remington Model 700 bolt-action sniper rifle (M24 configuration with 10× scope), 12.7×99mm (.50 BMG) McMillan Model 93 bolt-action sniper rifle, 18.5×70mmR (12-gauge) Remington Model 870 MK1 pump-action shotgun and Barnett crossbow are used.
Georgia
Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI)
The agents are armed with the 9×19mm S&W Model 6906 pistol, 5.56×45mm Ruger Mini-14 semi-automatic carbine and 18.5×70mmR (12-gauge) Remington Model 870P pump-action shotgun. Female or plain-clothes agents can opt for the 9×19mm S&W Model 3913 pistol.
Georgia
Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI)
Special Response Team (SRT)
Standard sidearm was the 9×19mm S&W Model 5906 pistol, until replaced by the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) Glock 22 pistol in 2000. Other guns include the 9×19mm H&K MP5A3 submachine gun, 5.56×45mm Colt CAR-15A2 Model 720 assault carbine (M4), 7.62×51mm Remington Model 700P bolt-action sniper rifle (4.5-14× scope) and 18.5×70mmR (12-gauge) Remington Model 870P pump-action shotgun.
Vehicles include a Cadillac Gage Peacemaker 4×4 armoured car.
Georgia
Atlanta Police Department
Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT)
Issues the 9×19mm S&W Model 5906 pistol, 9×19mm Colt CAR-15 Model 635 submachine gun, 5.56×45mm Colt CAR-15A1 Model 6001 semi-automatic carbine, 7.62×51mm Remington Model 700 bolt-action sniper rifle (with 3.5-10× scope), 12.7×99mm (.50 BMG) Barrett Model 82A1 sniper rifle and 18.5×70mmR (12-gauge) Remington Model 870P pump-action shotgun.
Vehicles include a Cadillac Gage Peacemaker 4×4 armoured car.
Georgia
Savannah Police Department
Emergency Rescue Team (ERT)
Sidearm is the 11.43×23mm (.45 ACP) Glock 21 pistol. Also in service are the 9×19mm H&K MP5K-PDW submachine gun, 9×19mm H&K MP5A3 submachine gun (mostly replaced by the CAR-15 Model 635), 9×19mm Colt CAR-15 Model 635 submachine gun, 5.56×45mm Colt CAR-15A2 Model 733 Commando assault carbine, 5.56×45mm Colt AR-15A2 Model 645 burst-fire rifle (M16A2), 7.62×51mm Remington Model 700 bolt-action sniper rifle (with 10× scope), 7.62×51mm Steyr SSG-P bolt-action sniper rifle (with 10× scope) and 18.5×70mmR Remington Model 870P pump-action shotgun.
Hawaii
Honolulu Police Department
The officers on the beat have 9×19mm S&W Model 5906 pistols, plus 18.5×70mmR Benelli M3 Super 90 semi-automatic shotguns in the cars.
Indiana
Indiana State Police
The issue handgun is the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) Beretta Mod 96D Brigadier.
Indiana
Bloomington Police Department
The standard handgun is the 9×19mm SIG-Sauer P226, adopted in 1989. Some carry the 9×19mm SIG-Sauer P228. Each Ford Crown Victoria patrol cruiser carries a 18.5×70mmR Remington Model 870 pump-action shotgun.
Indiana
Bloomington Police Department
Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT)
Service arms include the 9×19mm Glock 19 pistol, 9×19mm H&K MP5A4N submachine gun, 5.56×45mm Colt CAR-15A2 Model 723 assault carbine, 7.62×51mm Remington Model 700 bolt-action sniper rifle (M40A1 configuration), 7.62×51mm SIG-Sauer SSG3000 bolt-action sniper rifle and 18.5×70mmR Benelli M1 Super 90 semi-automatic shotgun.
The armoury also holds two 11.43×23mm Auto-Ordnance M1921 Thompson submachine guns, originally obtained in the early 1930s and never fired.
The team has a Brinks armoured car for use in emergencies.
Kansas
Kansas City Police Department
Tactical Response Unit (TRU)
The TRU members pack 10×21mm (.40 S&W) S&W Model 4026 pistols, 9×19mm H&K MP5SFA3 semi-automatic carbines, 5.56×45mm H&K HK93A2 semi-automatic rifles, 7.62×51mm Remington Model 700 bolt-action sniper rifles (with 10× scope) and 18.5×70mmR Benelli M1 Super 90 semi-automatic shotguns.
Vehicles include a Cadillac Gage Peacekeeper 4×4 armoured vehicle, Cadillac Gage V-100 Commando 4×4 armoured vehicle and Schweizer Model 300 helicopter.
Louisiana
Louisiana Department of Public Safety
The Louisiana State Troopers use the 11.43×23mm (.45 ACP) SIG-Sauer P220-1 pistol since 1996, and each patrol also has the 18.5×70mmR Remington Model 870 pump-action shotgun or 5.56×45mm Colt CAR-15A2 Model 6530 semi-automatic carbine (since 1991).
Their patrol cruiser is the Ford Crown Victoria, but the Chevrolet Z28 Camaro sports car, Harley-Davidson Police motorcycle and Bell Model 206B JetRanger helicopter are also used.
Louisiana
Louisiana Department of Public Safety
Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT)
The troopers of the SWAT unit have the 11.43×23mm (.45 ACP) SIG-Sauer P220-1 pistol, 9×19mm H&K MP5A2 submachine gun, 5.56×45mm Colt CAR-15A2 Model 6530 semi-automatic carbine, 5.56×45mm Robar SR-60 bolt-action sniper rifle, 7.62×51mm McMillan Model 86 bolt-action sniper rifle and 18.5×70mmR Remington Model 870P pump-action shotgun.
They have a Cadillac Gage V-150S Commando 4×4 armoured car.
Louisiana
New Orleans Police Department
Issues the 9×19mm Beretta Model 92F pistol.
Louisiana
Chitimacha Tribal Police Department
This small department fields the 9×22mm (.357 SIG) Glock 31 pistol, 9×19mm H&K MP5A5 submachine gun, 5.56×45mm Colt CAR-15A2 Model 727 assault carbine, 7.62×51mm Springfield M14 battle rifle and 18.5×70mmR Remington Model 870P pump-action shotgun.
Maine
Maine State Police
Issues the 11.43×23mm (.45 ACP) H&K USP Compact pistol.
Maine
Portland Police Department
Special Response Team (SRT)
The SRT issues the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) S&W Model 4056 pistol, 9×19mm H&K MP5A4N submachine gun, 5.56×45mm Colt AR-15A2 Model 645 burst-fire rifle (M16A2), Remington Model 700 bolt-action sniper rifle and 18.5×70mmR Mossberg Model 500 pump-action shotgun.
Support vehicles include the Cadillac Cage Peacekeeper 4×4 armoured car.
Maryland
Maryland State Police
The State Troopers use the 9×19mm Beretta Mod 92F pistol.
Vehicles include the Eurocopter AS 365N2 Dauphin 2 helicopter.
Maryland
Baltimore Police Department
Issues the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) Glock 22 pistol. The 9×19mm Beretta Mod 12S submachine gun has been adopted in 1986.
Maryland
Baltimore County Sheriff's Department
Adopted the 9×19mm SIG-Sauer P226 pistol in the early 1990s, which will be replaced by the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) SIG-Sauer SP2340 pistol in 2001.
Massachusetts
Northeast Metro Law Enforcement (NEMLE)
Special Operations Unit (SOU)
A SWAT-type unit in Northeastern Massachusetts. Uses the 9×19mm H&K MP5K-PDW submachine gun, 9×19mm H&K MP5A5N submachine gun, 5.56×45mm Ruger Mini-14 semi-automatic rifle and 18.5×70mmR Remington Model 870P pump-action shotgun.
Michigan
Detroit Police Department
Special Response Team (SRT)
The SRT fields the 9×19mm H&K P7M13 pistol, 9×19mm H&K MP5A3 submachine gun, 5.56×45mm Colt CAR-15A2 assault carbine and 18.5×70mmR Benelli M1 Super 90 semi-automatic shotgun.
A Dragoon ASV-XC Patroller 4×4 armoured personnel carrier is available.
Michigan
Wyoming Police Department
Tactical Arrest and Confrontation Team (TACT)
The inventory includes the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) SIG-Sauer P229 pistol, 9×19mm H&K MP5A5 submachine gun, 5.56×45mm Colt AR-15A1 Model 603 assault rifle (M16A1), 7.62×51mm Remington Model 700 bolt-action sniper rifle (with 10× scope), 18.5×70mmR Benelli M1 Super 90 Entry semi-automatic shotgun, 18.5×70mmR Benelli M1 Super 90 semi-automatic shotgun and 37×122mmR Def-Tec L8 grenade launcher.
Mississippi
Clinton Police Department
Special Tactics And Rescue (STAR)
These use the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) Glock 22 pistol and also have the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) H&K MP5/40A2N submachine gun and 7.62×51mm Remington Model 700 bolt-action sniper rifle (with 10× scope).
Missouri
Columbia Police Department
Special Tactics And Rescue (STAR)
STAR issues the 9×19mm Beretta Model 92G pistol, 9×19mm H&K MP5A5N submachine gun, 5.56×45mm Colt CAR-15A2 Model 777 assault carbine, 5.56×45mm H&K G36KE assault carbine, 5.56×45mm Colt HBAR-15A3 Model 6724 accurised semi-automatic rifle (with 4.5× scope), Remington Model 700PSS bolt-action sniper rifle and 18.5×70mmR Remington Model 870P pump-action shotguns (used for tear gas and flash-bang launches only).
Missouri
Long Beach Police Department
Special Tactics And Rescue (STAR)
The primary weapons are the 11.43×23mm (.45 ACP) Glock 21 or 11.43×23mm (.45 ACP) H&K USP pistol (officer's choice), 9×19mm H&K MP5K-PDW machine pistol with sound suppressor, 11.43×23mm (.45 ACP) H&K UMP submachine gun, 5.56×45mm Colt CAR-15A2 Model 733 Commando assault carbine and 7.62×51mm Remington Model 700 bolt-action sniper rifle. Also used are the 9×19mm Ruger MP-9 machine pistol and 5.56×45mm Colt AR-15A2 Model 645 burst-fire rifle (M16A2).
New Jersey
New Jersey State Police
The standard sidearm since 1983 had been the 9×19mm H&K P7M8 pistol. Some carried the 9×19mm H&K P7M13. Replaced beginning in 2000 by the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) S&W SW99 pistol.
New Jersey
Newark Police Department
Emergency Response Team (ERT)
Weapons include the 9×19mm S&W Model 6946 pistol and 9×19mm Colt CAR-15 Model 635 submachine gun.
Vehicles include a Cadillac Gage Peacekeeper 4×4 armoured personnel carrier.
New York
New York State Police
The NY State Police issued the 9×33mmR (.357 Magnum) S&W Model 28 Highway Patrolman revolver until it was replaced by the 9×19mm Glock 17 pistol in 1990.
Air support is given by MBB BO 105LSA-3 helicopters.
New York
New York City Police Department (NYPD)
Emergency Service Unit (ESU)
The ESU issues the 9×19mm Glock 19 as primary sidearm and the 9×29mmR (.38 Special) S&W Model 60 Chief's Special revolver as backup gun. The 9×19mm Beretta Model 92D pistol is used with a flashlight as an entry gun, other weapons are 9×19mm H&K MP5A5N submachine guns, 5.56×45mm Ruger AC-556F assault carbines, 5.56×45mm Ruger Mini-14 semi-automatic rifles, 7.62×51mm Remington Model 700 bolt-action sniper rifles (M24 configuration with 10× scope) and 18.5×70mmR Ithaca Model 37DS pump-action shotguns.
The vehicle park includes two Cadillac Gage Peacekeeper 4×4 armoured cars, two FMC M75 ERV tracked armoured personnel carriers, Bell Model 206L LongRanger and Bell Model 412 helicopters.
New York
Yonkers Police Department
Emergency Service Unit (ESU)
The ESU issues the 9×19mm Glock 19 as primary sidearm. In addition, the 9×19mm H&K MP5A2 submachine gun, 5.56×45mm Colt CAR-15A2 Model 723 assault carbine, 7.62×51mm Remington Model 700 bolt-action sniper rifle and 18.5×70mmR Benelli M1 Super 90 semi-automatic shotgun are employed.
A Cadillac Gage Peacekeeper 4×4 armoured car is available.
Ohio
Ohio State Highway Patrol
The State Troopers have the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) SIG-Sauer P229 pistol.
Ohio
Hamilton Police Department
Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT)
This team has the
11.43×23mm (.45 ACP) H&K USP pistol, 9×19mm H&K
MP5A2 submachine gun, 5.56×45mm H&K HK33A2 assault rifle
(for sniper support), 7.62×51mm Remington Model 700 bolt-action
sniper rifle and 18.5×70mmR Benelli M1 Super 90
semi-automatic shotgun.
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Police Department
Patrols officers are armed with a 10×21mm (.40 S&W) S&W Model 4043 pistol.
Vehicles include the Ford Crown Victoria and the Chevrolet Impala.
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Police Department
Special Operations Team (SOT)
Guns include the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) S&W Model 4043 pistol and 9×19mm H&K MP5A3 submachine gun.
Oregon
Portland Police Bureau
Special Emergency Response Team (SERT)
This unit fields the 9×19mm Glock 17 pistol, 9×19mm H&K MP5K-PDW submachine gun, 9×19mm H&K MP5A3 submachine gun, 9×19mm H&K MP5SD2 suppressed submachine gun, 5.56×45mm Colt CAR-15A2 semi-automatic carbine, 5.56×45mm H&K HK93A2 semi-automatic rifle, 7.62×51mm H&K HK91A2 semi-automatic rifle, 7.62×51mm Remington Model 700 bolt-action sniper rifle, 18.5×70mmR Benelli M1 Super 90 semi-automatic shotgun, 18.5×70mmR S&W Model 3000P pump-action shotgun (to breach doors) and 37×111mmRB Enfield L76A1 ARWEN grenade launcher.
The team deploys in unmarked Chevrolet Caprice cars, but also has the BART, a modified armoured transport.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State Police
The officers carry the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) Beretta Mod 96D Brigadier (4,500 bought in 1993), which superseded the 9×33mmR (.357 Magnum) Ruger Model 107 Service-Six revolver they had adopted in 1980.
The State Police uses the Bell Model 206L-3 LongRanger III helicopter.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State Police
Special Emergency Response Team (SERT)
All members carry either the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) Glock 22 pistol or 11.43×23mm (.45 ACP) Glock 21 pistol. Other guns include the 9×19mm H&K MP5A3 submachine gun, 9×19mm H&K MP5SD2 sound-suppressed submachine gun (with 4× scope), 5.56×45mm Colt AR-15 assault rifle, 5.56×45mm H&K HK33A2 assault rifle, 7.62×51mm H-S Precision Pro-Series 2000 bolt-action sniper rifle (modified Remington Model 700 with 3.5-10× scope), 18.5×70mmR Benelli M1 Super 90 semi-automatic shotgun and 18.5×70mmR Remington Model 870P pump-action shotgun.
Vehicles include the Ford E-350 tactical van.
South Carolina
South Carolina State Police
The officers have the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) Glock 22 pistol.
Texas
Texas Department for Public Safety
Texas Rangers
The Rangers pack 9×22mm (.357 SIG) SIG-Sauer P226 or P229 pistols, 5.56×45mm Ruger Mini-14 semi-automatic rifles and 18.5×70mmR Remington Model 11-87 semi-automatic shotguns.
Some 9×19mm H&K MP5A3 submachine guns and 5.56×45mm Colt CAR-15A2 carbines are also available.
Texas
Austin Police Department
Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT)
Issue the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) H&K USP pistol, 5.7×28mm FN P90 personal defence weapon and 9×19mm H&K MP5A3 submachine gun.
Texas
Fort Worth Police Department
Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT)
Issue arms include the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) Beretta Model 96G Brigadier pistol, 9×19mm H&K MP5A2 submachine gun, 9×19mm H&K MP5A3 submachine gun, 5.56×45mm H&K HK53A5 assault carbine and 7.62×51mm Remington Model 700BDL bolt-action sniper rifle.
Texas
San Antonio Police Department
Adopted the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) Glock 22 in 1993. Plain-clothes detectives get the more compact 10×21mm (.40 S&W) Glock 23.
Washington
Washington State Patrol
Issue sidearm is the 10×21mm (.40 S&W) Beretta Model 96D Brigadier pistol.
