Select a topic for your Capstone Research Project from the list of ideas below or propose your own idea.

  • Assertive and effective leadership is necessary to maintain flow of information during a tactical operation.  The SWAT Commander and Team Leader have an extreme responsibility during an operation where compression of time and decision-making are heavily influenced.  Explain the difference between leadership and management of a team during a tactical operation. Expand on the importance of each before, during, and after an operation and detail historical examples either through personal experiences or citing historical case studies.
  • In the recent past, leadership training had typically been reserved for those already in leadership positions. Explore the idea of implementing leadership training at an earlier time in a SWAT operators career and justify your position as to why it should begin there.
  • What is the impact of generational change on contemporary SWAT teams?  Discuss how the changing demographics, mindset and motivational attributes of today’s SWAT operator has impacted how leadership must change.  Make recommendations for a path forward in leading tomorrow’s SWAT teams.
  • How do annual training management plans lead to effective SWAT capabilities?  Discuss the importance of well thought out training philosophies and their impact on saving lives during both training and real world operations. Demonstrate how cost savings or risk reduction can be achieved through effective leadership and planning.
  • Successful teams find a balance between maintaining tradition and implementing frequent changes in order to improve operational capabilities.  As a team leader, how would you demonstrate both followership and leadership during a period of significant change?  Select a specific topic that you either have experienced this or one that you would like to serve as the change agent in and examine how it was or should be done to achieve success.

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