SWAT teams are equipped with specialized personal protective equipment (PPE) to enhance their safety and effectiveness during high-risk operations ^{1 2 3 4}. The gear includes:

• Tactical Helmet: a high-cut or ballistic helmet with accessory rails for attaching accessories like night vision goggles, communication devices, and flashlights
• Ballistic Vest: bullet-resistant vest that provides protection to the operator, it may have MOLLE webbing for attaching additional equipment
• Ballistic Plates: rigid inserts placed in plate carriers to enhance protection against rifle rounds
• Ballistic Shield: a handheld shield made of ballistic material, used for protection during approach or entry into dangerous areas
• Gloves: durable & cut-resistant gloves to protect the hands and provide grip in various environments
• Knee & elbow pads: to minimize the impact from injuries during dynamic entries and crawling
• Respirator Mask: designed to provide respiratory protection in various operational environments ¹. SWAT teams also usually bring along tactical radios, flexi-cuffs, flashbang stun grenades, battering rams, haligan tools, and heavily modified vehicles ^{1 3 4}.