The Hall County Sheriff's Office Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team was originally formed in 1976, with 8 officers. Since that time, the team has expanded to 25 members, assigned to various duties such as entry team, breaching, less-lethal munitions, designated marksman, and tactical emergency medicine.
The SWAT team provides the department with enhanced crisis resolution capabilities that are not normally available to Uniform Patrol. The team's missions include high-risk warrant service, barricaded suspects, executive protection details, sensitive-area security, and hostage rescue.