The York County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team earned first place at the 2025 North Carolina Criminal Justice Academy SWAT Competition, outperforming seven other teams from across the state.
The multi-day event tested the tactical and physical skills of elite law enforcement teams. York County’s team placed first in five of eight events, including endurance challenges and marksmanship trials.
The competition included a three-and-a-half-mile team run in full SWAT gear, as well as strength-based events like sandbag hauls, sled pulls, and kettlebell carries. Teams were scored across multiple disciplines to determine overall ranking.
The final standings were:
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1st Place: York County Sheriff’s Office (SC)
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2nd Place: Wake Forest Police Department
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3rd Place: Gastonia Police Department
The Range Complex, a tactical training facility, donated its space and shut down operations for four days to host the event.
