The Elite Los Angeles County Sheriffs SWAT Team: What It Takes And A Hostage Rescue Shootout Debrief

We sat down with retired Los Angeles County Sheriff SWAT member, George Creamer at the TACops conference. George shared a few wild stories and what it was like to be on one of the most elite SWAT teams in the country.
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[@mr.blonde66milkyway66]

Most $.W.A.T. Teams are just Gatekeeping for Political Criminal$ who "run $ociety" How many innocent lives have been extinguished and ruined?!? Some of U R Good Decent Human$ . Most police are just as criminal as the criminal$.

[@equinsuocha2628]

As a firefighter/paramedic, I’m digging these podcasts…maybe I went down the wrong career path haha…excellent content gentlemen

[@shotsfiredpodcast50]

Haha. Thanks brotha. Never too late to change 🍻

[@skolfd4494]

Haha I’m tryna get out of hotshoting to get into law enforcement

[@yurimane2989]

Nah man. I’m sure you are doing just as good of a job being a first responder. Firefighters are well respected and looked up to in society. Thank you for your service.

[@jg1848]

Going into academy this month, you guys have been a huge help getting me mentally prepared for the job. Thanks guys.

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Good luck! You’ll do great.

[@nancywhitaker7565]

Thank you for sharing. I live in Southern California and see car chases and hear about the swat teams but never understand the complex behind the scenes. I know a lot of officers and have so much respect for them. I can tell you due to personal issues that I don't trust all of officers as some have huge chips on their shoulders. Most are great guys and don't get paid enough for putting their lives on the line. I think about officers everytime I see them. If I'm in a place where I walk by them I always say thank you for your service and please stay safe.

[@shammy313]

Very cool hearing from the SWAT guys.

[@zack556]

Worked with George at Lennox Station, we were radio car partners for about a year and then again at SEB (SWAT) for about 6 years, great friend and solid dude!!

[@Mounty621]

Glad I found your podcast. Pulled the pin in 2021 after 30 years at two Los Angeles County agencies, 25 of those on SWAT, which was the best part of my career. Thanks for the fun walk down memory lane.

[@Marcofreshone]

I’m in intake processing (DS trainee). What does it take and how many years to make SWAT

[@Mounty621]

@@Marcofreshone It really depends on your agency. Some agencies you have to be off probation and have at least two years on the job. Other larger agencies with a full-time team, it can take anywhere from 10-14 years for "your turn." I would say the best thing you can do is show that you can make sound decisions and think well under pressure. Maturity is everything. Join either your state tactical association or the National Tactical Officers Association and attend as much training as you can, either the department sending you or you spending your own time and money. Find a good mentor on your team and donate your time to train with SWAT. I'm sure your team is looking for bad guys for their training days. Learn to shoot well, but be a thinker first.

[@Marcofreshone]

@@Mounty621 thank you sir. I appreciate your feedback. It sounds just like how I imagined. If I do make it into the LASD. I have to put in work and hold myself up to an elite standard.

[@Mounty621]

@@Marcofreshone Even moreso with LASD SEB. That unit is a very tight unit and it is ALL by word of mouth and who you know. It usually takes about 10-15 years to get into SEB. Good luck. Stay safe.

[@Marcofreshone]

@@Mounty621 processing now into background investigations. Hopefully 🤞 I’ll make it to the academy. Worst case scenario if I’m still clear, I’ll apply to other departments nation Wide. I’m tired of LA

[@toh2002]

Another True Legend!

[@bmcantrell619]

thanks as always dudes

[@RoninWarrior1776]

The SEB Swat guys are legit! I went to Swat school last year with them which was one of the best schools I’ve attended from both MIL&LE 🤘🏽.

[@DBBee]

What does SEB stand for and specifically specialize in? What’s the difference between SEB and SWAT? Thanks in advance if you choose to respond and educate myself and others who are equally curious but too insecure, shy, lazy, etc etc to ask themselves. Stay safe and alert gentlemen, always!

[@RoninWarrior1776]

@@DBBee Special Enforcement Bureau. They’re the Swat element of the specialized bureau comprised of K9, ESD Medics, Hazmat, and Bomb squad. They instruct a plethora of units and agencies from my Department to DEVGRU, Seals, US Marshals, you name it. I say they are some of the best operators in modern urban assaults in the US. They run so many operations a year and have tons of experience.

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dont forget to breathe@@RoninWarrior1776

[@Thomas_Harkins123]

I like listening. Im not in law enforcement never really wanted to be. I served 30 years in the army as combat arm. I have raided many houses but my raids was nothing like a swats. I will say content has helped understand my son choice’s for his life i support him but never really wanted it for him in todays times.

[@Amir-mq4jy]

I’m glad I discovered your podcast. This episode was fascinating. I’m currently finishing my Criminal Justice associate degree and want to join law enforcement.

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Glad you liked it. Welcome 🤝

[@JohnDoe-vf9yc]

Love your guys content! Keep it coming. I love the SWAT guys you get on here

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Thanks dude. More to come, that’s for sure.

[@Big_G-ch5jr]

I have been binge watching these episodes just got done with the sniper saves hostage.

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Thank you brotha! Appreciate your support and hope you enjoy them. George is a great guy with a lot of experience.

[@skg5067]

Great work appreciate this podcast

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Thank you, buddy 🍻

[@tango5116]

Great podcast long time no see my Ninja George Great Intel

[@tango5116]

It's Mike from Tac Ops

[@Ramirez1of08]

The point of the old guys fighting change is solid

[@d.chiasson3307]

Best damn Swat people on earth, LA county and LAPD. Second only to maybe French GIGN or the Germans. I was on a "boy scout" swat team compared to this man and his colleagues. I live in orange county and am glad to know we have these guys out there. I'll gladly pay for police/swat funding. In this world, we need em. We need Swat teams. I flew overseas once from LAX. The LAPD Swat dudes were moving through the crowd.... I got the hell out of the way. Just a badass presence.....AR's on the ready. Singapore is top notch too. I was sleeping on an airport bench, on way to wife's relatives, and Singapore PD Tac woke me up with weapons up. Yup...".here's my passport sir. Moving!" Best podcast ever guys. Keep it up!

[@alexc8361]

If anyone knows the physical test for LA County SWAT or SB SWAT or Riverside SWAT please let me know trying too prepare for the future

[@chiefkaha5650]

Do you guys have a episode about you guys talking about cops around the US quiting and retiring? And also about the New York law about not putting any pressure on someone’s abdomen?

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No we have not covered those topics.

[@vickenbastajian2369]

I love what swat officer's do everyday thanku for your swat inside day in day out does swat department use German shepherd dog breed or regular cops??

[@oscar_duh_grouch]

His toxicology report also had a lethal amount of lead.

[@oldleatherhandsfriends4053]

Maricopa only has one bearcat and a old,old swat truck with no a/c which is just great in 120 degree weather.

[@californiantexan4115]

Now I want to apply for a police officer then SWAT smile😊

[@chungisgamer3332]

is there a logo for the LACSD Swat?

[@RoninWarrior1776]

Yes, it’s under SEB (Special Enforcement Bureau).

[@carlylemok]

Ken Liuuuuuuu!

[@thewolf1801]

Useful as a security guard in Los Angeles

[@mchammer9184]

SEB is the BEST….

[@richwightman3044]

I was thinking of getting some gang tattoo sleeves on both arms and becoming a career criminal mostly focused on roadside robbery, late night and early morning burglary, and randomly kidnapping people and throwing them in cages. I have decided that becoming a cop will allow me to accomplish all of my goals legally. I have a below average level of intelligence so I’ll easily get hired and fit in. Awesome!

[@nickbenincasa8301]

Rich you sound like you need a hug

[@Jason_The_Man]

@@nickbenincasa8301 I think Nick is getting a lot of LOVE from the homies.

[@skg5067]

Crime is out control .

[@mr.blonde66milkyway66]

Not Everyone is a Hero

[@chestrockwell4153]

Fix the audio

[@jackbauer5511]

If I'm being held hostage, I hope they move a little faster than his "controlled" movement.

[@themightymutt5213]

Funny how people that are so determined not to go back to prison keep doing things that will send them back to prison. A lawyer named Fletcher Reede once gave a man excellent advice. How did he put it? Ah yes, "STOP BREAKING THE LAW ASSHOLE!"

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All blue line gang members

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🤔🤢🤢🤢

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Boring

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Just can’t please everyone 😝

[@Onel756]

Yeah your just watching it wishing your life was half as exciting . Go. Away .

[@joshpeavler3139]

Critical thinking cops? Dry water?

[@hectorrodriquez2234]

😂

[@gt1123]

Your wife’s boyfriend must be proud for your bravery