08/21/2026
Congratulations to Ada County SWAT for first place in a Utah competition that tested their skills as a team and individually.
Last week, six members of the Ada County SWAT Team traveled to Provo, Utah, to compete in the Mountain States SWAT Training and Competition (MSSTC) ā a three-day training event consisting of one day of training, one day of tactical scenarios, and one day of shooting competition and an obstacle course.
This year's MSSTC brought together SWAT teams from four states for more than 48 hours of live fire courses, non-lethal scenarios, and more. The training didn't push a specific tactic ā instead, it put each team's existing tactics to the test in realistic, high pressure scenarios, giving agencies a way to measure their training effectiveness and identify what to focus on in the year ahead.
Out of 23 teams from across the region, our SWAT team took first place ā a title earned against some of the most well trained and competitive units in the region.
This win is a direct reflection of the standard our SWAT team holds itself to year round. It's not just a competition result ā it's proof of the training hours, leadership, and teamwork that go into being ready for the real thing every single day.
